Why I’m Buying Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 4K This Year
I’m not one to rewatch old Christmas movies over and over, but I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the original Grinch movie. It’s an absolute classic and I can’t help but sit down and watch the whole thing any time it’s on TV.
Unfortunately, trying to watch it on TV any day other than Christmas can be pretty difficult. You can stream the film on Peacock if you happen to have a subscription (I don’t) or you can choose to drop some cash on a rental online. I myself have decided to take the superior third option and just buy it in 4K this year.
I had no idea that this movie was available in 4K before finding it on Amazon, but I’m glad that it’s an option. What’s crazy to me is that it’s quite a bit cheaper to buy it in 4K than it is to buy it digitally right now. Prime Video has it listed at $19.99 to purchase it on its digital platform compared to $14.99 for an actual 4K disc, which seems absurd. Paying a $5 convenience fee to only sort of own something just doesn’t sit well with me. As someone who has a Blu-ray player capable of playing 4K discs, it just makes more sense to pay less money for a better way to watch the movie for the rest of my life.
It also includes bonus features
In addition to the movie itself, you also apparently get access to special features I’ve never even heard of. There’s two other full-on Grinch movies that involve the Cat in the Hat and Halloween. I don’t know how I’ve gone my whole life not knowing there were follow-ups to the original Grinch cartoon, but it’s a happy surprise. Here’s a quick list of all of the bonus features included:
- Making Animation and Bringing It to Life (Audio commentary with the animator)
- Dr. Seuss and the Grinch – From Who-ville to Hollywood (A chronicle of the original book)
- Songs in the Key of Grinch
- TNT’s Special-Edition Featurette with Phil Harman
- The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (Film)
- Halloween Is Grinch Night (Film)
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and over 8 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to indie games and books.
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