In this 2000 adaptation directed by Ron Howard, the story unfolds in the whimsical town of Whoville, where the green, misanthropic Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, plots to ruin Christmas for the cheerful Whos. The film explores themes of redemption and the true spirit of the holiday season, as the Grinch’s heart is challenged by the kindness of a young girl named Cindy Lou Who. Notably, the movie won an Academy Award for Best Makeup, highlighting its impressive visual transformation of Carrey into the iconic character. This family-friendly film can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.