Directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey in a wildly transformative performance, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas brings the beloved holiday tale to vibrant, chaotic life. High atop Mount Crumpit, the reclusive, green-skinned Grinch despises Christmas and the jubilant Whos of WhovilleÑuntil young Cindy Lou Who’s kindness begins to thaw his icy heart. With dazzling set design, elaborate costumes, and Carrey’s over-the-top physical comedy, this live-action adaptation expands Seuss’s classic with deeper backstory and a satirical edge. Ultimately, it’s a festive fable about the power of compassion and the true spirit of ChristmasÑone size bigger than expected.