The Grinch is the story of a cynical grump who embarks on a quest to steal Christmas, only to have his heart touched by the generosity of a small girl. It's a worldwide narrative about the spirit of Christmas and the invincible force of hope that's funny, uplifting, and aesthetically gorgeous. The Dr. Seuss book has been turned into an animated film three times: in 1966, 1977, and 1991. All three films were directed by Jeff Gripton (a pseudonym for Dr. Seuss' son) and written by him too. The original film was not very popular at the box office but after many years it became a cult classic. The first Grinch movie is based on the 1959 book by Dr. Seuss. It was also the first big success for Hollywood animation studios. The film was praised for its art direction, costumes, and soundtrack but was criticized for being too short. It told the story of a cynical grump who hates Christmas and everything related to it until he meets a kind-hearted girl named Cindy-Lou Who. Together they fight an evil corporation called Qliphoth that wants to destroy Christmas completely. The movie was followed by two more sequels: 2002's Grinch DVD or 2003's live-action film. Dr. Seuss himself wrote several other books before he died in April 2001. They all came out after his death and some of them are even better than the Grinch tale!