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>Animated special = timeless classic
I'd say the animated adaptations for Grinch and Cat in the Hat under the direction of Chuck Jones were too cute and cheerful.
Cat in the Hat 70s adaptation was too educational.
Jim Carrey one will always unironically be the better one, I don't get the hate for that one.
The animated Lorax and Horton specials from the 70s also were more faithful.
Illuminations Lorax I'm starting to think is an ironic classic, and Hortons was the best and faithful one.