Tale of Despereaux, The / How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr Seuss') (2000) - 2 Movie Set (2 Disc Set)

Grinch, The (2000) The classic celebration of the spirit of the holidays comes home. Acclaimed director Ron Howard, his longtime partner and producer Brian Grazer, plus Jim Carrey (as The Grinch) bring Dr.Seuss' beloved tale to life in this adventure "that can make your heart grow three sizes - if you're not laughing too hard! (Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)With dazzling scenery and special effects, narration by Anthony Hopkins and Jim Carrey's own rendition of "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch," this gift from the heart is a "holiday package that kids will embrace and parents will adore" (Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News).Synopsis - Tale of Despereaux, The (2008) Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, a terrible accident has caused the sunlight to disappear and the world has become dreary gray ... until Despereaux Tilling is born. A brave and virtuous mouse, Despereaux is simply too big for his small world. Though tiny, wheezy and saddled with comically oversized ears, Despereaux refuses to live a life of weakness and fear.So begins an epic tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption in which one tiny creature will teach a kingdom that what you look like doesn't equal what you are.