tries out all sorts of intonations, vocal pitches and delivery styles, his tough guy posturing reminding at times of Cagney and his sibilant S's recalling Bogart. His antic gesturing and face-making hit the mark at times, but at other moments seem arbitrary and scattershot. Furthermore, his free-flowing tirades, full of catch-all allusions and references, are pitched for adult appreciation and look destined to sail right over the heads of pre-teens." Accolades See also Grinch The Grinch (film) The Grinch (video game) List of Christmas films References External links 2000s American films 2000 films 2000 comedy films 2000 fantasy films 2000s Christmas comedy films 2000s children's fantasy films 2000s children's comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s fantasy comedy films American films with live action and animation American Christmas comedy films American children's fantasy films American children's comedy films American fantasy comedy films American films about revenge Children's Christmas films Films about orphans Films about bullying Films about consumerism Films based on children's books Films based on works by Dr. Seuss Films directed by Ron Howard Films produced by Ron Howard Films produced by Brian Grazer Films with screenplays by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman Films scored by James Horner Films shot in Los Angeles County, California Films shot in Utah Films that won the Academy Award for Best Makeup The Grinch (franchise) Imagine Entertainment films Universal Pictures films