By Alexis Broderick – Social Media Editor-in-Chief

The classic movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was released in 2000. The reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville.

Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who. 

The Grinch thinks that Christmas is all about the gifts, decorations and food. He steals all these things from the Whos and is surprised to find that they still sing and smile. They continue to have a great attitude even while the Grinch is trying to steal Christmas. 

The Grinch then learns that the Christmas spirit is more than the things that can be bought and is something inside everyone. His heart grows three sizes during the movie representing his love for Christmas and just being a better “Grinch” in general. 

The Grinch disliked Christmas because his shoes were too tight, his head wasn’t screwed on right, and his heart was two sizes too small. 

The Grinch who stole Christmas has a reason for growing up to be so bitter. As a child, he was picked on for being green and having hair all over his body and a beard.

One of the most admirable things in the movie is when the Grinch’s heart starts growing back to the size it needed to be. Another admirable thing is when everyone in Whoville didn’t let the Grinch steal Christmas and enjoyed the holiday season as much as they could. 

The only thing that young viewers may dislike about this movie is how scary the Grinch can be in certain parts of the movie. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars