Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie 
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital CopyUniversal Studios | 2018 | 86 min | Rated PG | Feb 05, 2019
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Movie rating
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| 6.5 | / 10 |
Blu-ray rating
| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the residents of his neighboring village of Whoville.
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones, Tristan O'Hare, Kenan ThompsonNarrator: Pharrell Williams
Director: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney
| Family | Uncertain |
| Animation | Uncertain |
| Fantasy | Uncertain |
| Comedy | Uncertain |
| Holiday | Uncertain |
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Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
English SDH, French, Spanish
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy
DVD copy
Playback
Region A (B, C untested)
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Rating summary
| Movie |  | 3.0 |
| Video |  | 4.5 |
| Audio | | 4.5 |
| Extras |  | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Martin Liebman February 13, 2019Universal and Best Buy have collaborated on a store exclusive SteelBook for the 2018 digitally animated film 'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch.' The SteelBook is home to a Blu-ray copy of the film, which is of course identical to the one distributed in wide release packaging. The film was also made available on the Blu-ray 3D and 4K UHD formats but there are presently no SteelBook options with either or both of those discs inside. See the 'Special Features and Extras' section of the review below for more information.
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
So very, very, green! Green is unsurprisingly the dominant color for Best Buy's exclusive SteelBook of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. The front cover
features the green grinch, comically contemplating his next scheme, against a green backdrop that is nearly the same color. It works, though (even
with the
character slightly off-center). The rear side is equally green, almost entirely so, with Grinch's dog Max sniffing around at the bottom-left corner, right
above some unobtrusive fine print. The spine is similarly, yup, green, with the film's title center in small black print, save for the word "Grinch," which
is larger and presented in a shade of deeper offsetting green. A Universal logo appears at the bottom. The entire exterior is very minimalist, but it
certainly makes a statement. It looks great. The finish is glossy-smooth. It is prone to fingerprinting but with the green coloring they don't stand out
like a sore (green) thumb(print).
Inside, the digital copy code is tucked underneath the left-hand side tabs. The two discs, one Blu-ray and one DVD, are housed on the right,
staggered-stacked. The interior two-panel presentation spread features Grinch sitting on a sofa contemplating something,
with a look on his face that is a little more serious, maybe even dour, compared to the playful grin on the opposite side. The right-hand side simply
extends the red sofa. It's smart to see Universal and Best Buy break up the green on the inside; while it works outside, so much more on the inside
might have
just been too much (and with the Grinch and the two green discs, there's plenty as-is).
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
This is a very attractive SteelBook. Green, green, and more green dominates the exterior in what is one of the most prominent, eye-catching SteelBooks on the market. It's a very enjoyable alternative to the wide release packaging, but it's a shame Universal and Best Buy did not give fans the choice to pick up the film in 3D or 4K in a SteelBook home. Recommended.
