As a child I wasn’t aware of Dr Seuss at all so I’ve only learned about his books since having my own son. We’ve been watching the newly released Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch which is available now on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Dr Seuss’ The Grinch came out on digital download on 4th March and will be available on the other formats mentioned from 18th March 2019. We’ve been enjoying a sneak preview as we missed watching the film when it was out in the cinema last year. Not only can you watch the feature film, you also receive three funny mini movies featuring the Minions and the Grinch’s dog, Max.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is based on the famous book about the Grinch, who was born with a heart two sizes too small for him. It means that he isn’t a particularly nice person and is intent on stealing Christmas from everyone around him. He lives alone with his dog Max in a cave on the top of Mount Crumpit. He looks down on the town of Whoville and as the Christmas Tree is illuminated in the centre of the town the Grinch is reminded of his childhood. He grew up in an orphanage, unloved and alone and his hatred of everything Christmas related has been with him ever since.
He comes up with a plan to disguise himself as Santa Claus and to steal all the presents that have been left across the town. While he’s planning how to steal Christmas, in Whoville six-year-old Cindy Lou is planning a trek to the North Pole so she can visit Santa herself. She wants him to help her mother, who’s working every hour she can to keep her family afloat. But when her Mum tells her how long it’s going to take her to get to the North Pole, she decides she’ll just have to trap him instead, with the help of her friends.
We meet Fred the rather portly Reindeer and who the Grinch tries to use to assist in his plan, but in the end the Grinch and Max are left to pull the sleigh. As Christmas Eve arrives it’s the Grinch that falls into Cindy’s trap whilst in his disguise. Can she melt his heart?
I don’t won’t to ruin the rest of the plot for you, but we’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. The animation is bright and engaging and the story is funny as well as heartwarming. There are a couple of really important messages running through the film that we can all learn from.
Bonus features included on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and DVD include:
- Who’s Who in Who-ville (interactive map)
- “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Lyric Video
- The Making of the Mini-Movies
- From Green to Screen
- Illuminating THE GRINCH
- My Earliest GRINCH Memories
- Grinchy Gadgets
- “I Am The Grinch” Lyric Video
- Songs From His Little Heart
- X-mas Around the World
- Cindy-Lou’s Yule Log
- Production Babies
- Any Who Can Draw !
The Mini-Movies on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray and DVD are:
- Yellow is the New Black
- Dog Days of Winter
- Santa’s Little Helpers
I’ve included the following activity sheets for you to download and enjoy too.
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I’d buy him some biscuits to sweeten him up x
A dog toy for max
I would buy the Grinch a smile for Christmas.
A family to make him happy
A nice mirror so he can look at himself being miserable
A tub of hair gel to keep his hairstyle in place
some macvites digestives to dunk in his tea
I would get the Grinch some mince pies because surely he couldn’t resist!
I’d make a massive mince pie, and a cup of hot chocolate with whip cream and marshmallows
I would buy him a packet of Hobnobs – everyone loves a nice biscuit xx
I’d buy him a new bow tie because he looks naked without one.
A new outfit to jazz up his wardrobe! It’s so samey he might benefit from a change x
I’d buy him some books to read, we enjoy Dr Seuss books so much, always guaranteed to make you smile!
A makeover for him and his dog Max. The makeover would include some pampering at a Beautiful relaxing dog friendly hotel based in the beautiful, relaxing, peaceful countryside. He could have a makeover which changes his colour from an envious green to a healthy pink. A heart surgeon could possibly replace his heart with a healthy sized, effectively working heart which could keep him colourful :- Pink, Active, Happy, as circulating a nourishing blood supply on a regular basis to all parts of his body. A healthy, nutritious meal will provide nutrients, as well as an enjoyable experience (healthy endorphins being released within his healthy body, helping him to feel well / good). A relaxing walk in the hotel grounds with Max (who has had a makeover, and pampering session, new collar, lead, dog coat, etc). Both of them having fun exercising, playing chase, Max playing fetch the ball, etc (having received new dog toys, treats, etc). The Grinch experiences happiness, unconditional love (from his pet dog Max), a smile and laughter, as experienced fun, and made happy memories :- Which may last a lifetime.
What would you buy the Grinch for Christmas and why?
an electric toothbrush and toothpaste to encourage him to smile more
I would buy him a tv so he had something to do
A magic potion to make him smile and have fun
I would buy him a brush for all the hair.
I would buy the Grinch a blanket to keep himself warm especially when he is having grumpy days on the sofa
I would buy him a cheerful quotes book to keep him happy 😀
An entertainer with party tricks to keep him amused
A new cookbook as I think he has had one too many green eggs and ham.
I would buy the Grinch a beer for Christmas, then we could cheers being a pair of bah humbugs!
I’d buy him a personalised tree ornament for our tree, to show we considered him part of our Christmas and wanted him here with us
I would buy him a puppy to keep him company.
I’d buy him a fire stick, that way he can ditch the classic TV he finds so miserable.
I would buy him a card making kit because it’s impossible to be grouchy when you’re being creative and covered in ink and glitter.
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I would buy him some chocolates, sure to help melt his heart
I’d buy him some Lego, because everyone loves Lego!
I’d buy him some kittens, kittens make everyone happy
A range of inspiration quote posters to inspire him to be happier 🙂
I’d buy him a trip to somewhere warm to escape the festivities
i buy him some hair colour to get rid of that horrible green coat! x
I would buy him a hot apple pie with custard that should cheer him up
I would buy him some friends xx
A heart transplant so he can learn to love
i would buy him some warm clothes x
A Scrooge hat & a DVD!
A nice raw onion 🙂 He would definitely enjoy that – i’m sure!
I would buy him a holiday to a hot sunny place, a bit of Sun might put a smile on his face.
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I would buy him some chocolate because everyone I know cheers up when they eat chocolate!!
id buy him some clothes !!!
I would buy the Grinch a sense of humour so he could enjoy ife.
A heart 2 sized bigger because his is apparently 2 sizes too small
A Christmas jumper so he could be festive all year round ☺
Some hair dye to get rid of the green
I would buy him a Christmas tree and some Christmas films to show him the true meaning and happiness of Christmas!
A jumper because everyone needs a Christmas jumper!
My daughter thinks the best present for the Grinch would be a Cindy Lu costume haha
I would buy him a box of Christmas crackers and some party poppers to get him into the Christmas spirit
A nice purple hat as I think it’d suit the greenness very well!!
An ‘elf on the shelf’ so he could really learn to get into the Christmas spirit!
Some sweets to make him smile
I’d buy him a bottle of wine! Surely that would cheer him up a bit. x
I’d buy the Grinch some Christmas items so that we would have to learn to love it
i would buy him some beers as im sure they would put a smile on his face
I’d buy him some mistletoe in the hope that some festive kisses might cheer him up!
I would buy the grinch onions! He seems to like snacking on them.
I’d buy him a makeup set, to give him a better complexion
A set of books by Dr. Seuss.
Something to put a smile on his face and help him enjoy christmas – maybe a flight to Lapland
I’d buy him a big tub of caramel flavoured ice cream because you can’t be grumpy when eating it. It always puts a smile on my face!
It’s not xmas without a giant toblerone !!!
Illuminous Pink socks to clash with his bright green fur cus everyone gets socks for xmas dont they?
I would buy him a big bar of chocolate and a bubble bath bomb as thats what cheers me up
I know they say that dog’s aren’t for xmas but I would get the Grinch a new pup as at the very least it would keep Max company.
A tangle teezer for his fur
I would buy the Grinch and Max a new puppy so they could all play together
I’d buy accessories and a toy for Max because the Grinch wouldn’t appreciate anything for himself and he does love Max!
A DVD full of cat videos, that cheers everybody up, right? 🙂
I’d give him a brightly coloured hat because….. if you want to get ahead, get a hat
A piece of coal
Dog food for his dog
After asking my daughter what would be best, we decided that a little jumper for his dog would work xx
A happy music cd to cheer him up
i would buy him a jolly bright coloured hat to keep his ears and head warm to try and cheer him up
A nice fluffy dressing gown
I would buy him a mirror then he could practice his smile 🙂
I would buy him a good book. If he wants to be one his own he might as well be entertained.
i would buy him a new pet to expand his family
Something sugary to sweeten him up!!
I’d get him some hair dye so he could be a colour other than green 🙂
I’d gift him sweet treats and cuddles to make him smile
Candy canes – to sweeten his day!
a joke book to make him smile
I’d buy the grinch a pair of binoculars so that he could see the world around him more clearly. It might make him grumble more than ever or it might make him realise what he’s missing by being so grumpy
I’d buy the Grinch some socka as everyone needs a new pair for Christmas
I’d buy him some chocolate because you can’t be grumpy if you have chocolate
Some happy masks he can put on so he looks happy some of the time.
some face paints
I would buy him a thermal vest to warm his heart up
I would buy it for my four sons to watch on Sunday night- where we have our family film and pizza nights in
A new outfit to liven up his wardrobe
I would buy him a games console, at least then he would have something to do and a way to work out his rage.
A Tickle Me Elmo – it might make him laugh
I would buy him an experience gift card for 2 then take him out so he had a friend. And some dog toys for max of course
I’d buy him some so they would make him smile!!
I’d buy him some mouthwash to freshen up his onion breath!
A spa day so he could relax a bit and have a manicure and pedicure
I would buy him a Duvet, then on Christmas day he could snuggle up and watch HAPPY things on tv, then he might learn to smile
A lump of coal.
A pretty colourful jumper for his dog
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A novelty Xmas jumper
Some laughter yoga classes
I’d buy the Grinch a beauty package. A facial and full body massage would do him the world of good. Maybe he would always be in a good mood then x
My daughter says socks to make him even more grumpy!
I’d buy him a spa day, tame that wild hair and relax! Might raise a smile?!
I’d buy him some chocolate to cheer him up!
Fluffy slippers to make him smile and keep his feet warm.
I would buy him a selection of stand up comedy DVDs to try and cheer him up!
A joke book to make him smile, a slanket to keep him warm and a squeaky Santa for Max.
a spa day to make him chill out a bit!
A red bow tie to make him look dapper for Christmas.
I’d buy him some candy canes – to make him sweeter 😀
A nice cosy hat 🙂
I’d buy him a dinner jacket because I think he’d look cute in it
I would buy him a big green cake because cake always makes me happy
Some hairspray and a kiss x
A candy cane x