Before we tell you where to find the PDF, let’s break down what makes the 2000 screenplay (written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman) so different from Dr. Seuss’s original book.
GRINCH: (to himself) Ha! This is perfect. The Whos will be miserable on Christmas morning.
The 2018 Illumination Entertainment film, The Grinch , offers a fresh, modern take on the classic story with high-quality CGI animation. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, this version of the Grinch is perhaps the most relatable, with the script focusing on his personal journey and emotional growth. The script begins with a memorable narration that sets the tone: "From the edge of his ledge, way up in the sky, The Grinch felt upset. But he wasn't sure why" .
MAX: (whining)
Comedy is about timing. The original script spaces out the Grinch’s lines with deliberate pauses written as (Beat) or (He waits...) . When you watch the movie, you don't notice the beats. When you read the script, you see the architecture of the joke.
Mysterio grinches a look at the script for HOW THE ... - AICN
The 2000 script also expands the role of Cindy Lou Who, turning her into a more active character who helps the Grinch see the error of his ways. The famous ending, where the Grinch's heart grows "three sizes that day" and he returns to carve the "roast beast," remains intact. the grinch script
GRINCH: (sighs) Yes, Max. I know. It's a terrible life, isn't it?
The ellipses are doing all the work. That’s the mark of a script that trusts its audience to lean in. And that, the Grinch would hate to admit, is a gift.
NARRATOR (V.O.) Look, here’s the thing about the Grinch. His feet were too cold. His head was too hot. His heart? Let’s just say it was two sizes too small. Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot... but the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did NOT. Before we tell you where to find the
"Mr. Grinch... why are you taking our Christmas tree?"
"Oh... that's unfortunate."