How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a lovely movie about a mean monster that tries to ruin the holiday season for the Christmas-obsessed town of Whoville. It's a classic tale of how a small town can stick together. Although this time, both comedy and musical talents are brought to the table. The Grinch says unforgettable quotes like, "6:30, dinner with me - I can't cancel that again" when the Who's (the townspeople of Whoville) invite him down for a christmas celebration. He and his dog Max take the presents from each house in Whoville on Christmas morning, but the vocals of Cindy Lou Who, who sings "Where Are You Christmas", "Your a Mean One Mr. Grinch" and the "Whoville Melody" brings the Grinch to the revelation of what Christmas really is. In my opinion, Christmas is a holiday where people can come together and appreciate all they have, their family and friends. Christmas is also a time to give back, and help people who aren't as fortunate. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a great movie to show the essence of the holiday.
Another inspirational movie is Elf. It is about Buddy the elf, played by Will Ferrel, who is actually a human that grew up in Santa's Workshop. Papa Elf (the man who took care of Buddy throughout the years) encourages Buddy to go find his real father in New York City. Through his trials and tribulations from christmas crazy Santa's Village to strict upper class work-a-holics. Dressed as an elf walking through times square Buddy gets a lot of weird looks and glances. It seems that all the people Buddy meets he changes the way they think about the holidays. Buddy says, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all too hear." A girl who in the beginning could care less about the spirit of the holidays, later ends up singing carols with Buddy to help Santa's sleigh fly out of central park.
The difference between both holiday movies is simple. The main ideas are exact opposites. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is about a town who tries to change one man. Elf is about one man who tries to change a city. Even so, both feats are hard to accomplish as shown in the movies. Similarly, true love has an effect on both main characters of each movie. In my opinion, winter is the most romantic season with the holidays, snow and mistletoe. Also, in both movies the overall feats are accomplished and Christmas is saved!
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The difference between both holiday movies is simple. The main ideas are exact opposites. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is about a town who tries to change one man. Elf is about one man who tries to change a city. Even so, both feats are hard to accomplish as shown in the movies. Similarly, true love has an effect on both main characters of each movie. In my opinion, winter is the most romantic season with the holidays, snow and mistletoe. Also, in both movies the overall feats are accomplished and Christmas is saved!
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I love your introduction. It brings a nice mood into the essay and shows the preparation for Christmas. It grabs me into your blog!!!!! yay for the holiday season!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting how you noticed how the main ideas in the two movies are actually shared by a contrasting point. I would have never even thought about that.
You said, "In my opinion, winter is the most romantic season with the holidays, snow and mistletoe." Because it is YOUR blog you can take out, "in my opinion". This shows your certainty as well.
Just a minor spelling error...
Buddy says, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all too hear."
You wrote "too" but it should be "to".
GREAT JOB :)
The last paragraph, about he differences between the two films, is excellent. You put it simply and offered real insight as well as wit.
ReplyDeleteLose "in my opinion" from now on.
More care with capitals is needed.
I also like your introduction--the checklist motif is a nice touch, especially for the Christmas season.