A Christmas Carol
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Movie Reviews of A Christmas Carol
Movie Review: Merry Christmas to all, and a happy new year to the world!
Summary: 5 Stars
This line of Scrooge's as he jumps up and down on his large four poster bed are about my favorite from any Christmas movie, ever. I've seen more than one version of "A Christmas Carol" but none compare to this 1984 version. The portrayal of mid 19th century England is stunning and the music is FANTASTIC.
But of course the very best part of the movie is George C. Scott, who plays Scrooge to perfection. His only shortcoming is in the British accent, but the rest of his performance more than makes up for it. He manages to make Scrooge seem like a real human being and not just an old humbug. When the Ghost of Christmas Past reviews the horrible day Scrooge's fiance Bell gave back her engagement ring, you can see the pain in his eyes at the memory of it. And when he finally realizes what he has become and begs for a second chance, he really seems to mean it.
My family watched this once and decided to make it a Christmas tradition. If you see it, I'm sure you'll want to do the same.
Movie Review: Hard to beat
Summary: 5 Stars
The version of Christmas Carol isn't my personal favorite (I'm a sucker for the Disney version), but it certainly is the most memorable one for me. It's my parents favorite, so as a child I remember watching this movie every year. NOw, 20+ years later, whenever Christmas comes I think of this specific movie and I ask myself, "Do I really want to watch it this year?".
The reason I ask that question is because as good as the movie is, it scared the dog out of me as a child. THe Actor that played Jacob Marley is played so well I would have nightmares as a kid about him. The children in the scene with the Ghost of Christmas Present also scared me.
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I always end up watching. The reason: It's the Best. George C. Scott forever in my mind is the face of Scrooge, and no one can play him the same way. Tiny Tim in this movie looks so pitiful I begin to believe that he is going to die. And the Actor portraying Bob Crachet is superb!
Movie Review: The definitive version
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of versions of "A Christmas Carol" out there. Some are great, others are not so good. Among the very best is the George C. Scott version. The late, great actor is masterfully in command of every scene, and his enunciation and delivery are unmatched by any other Scrooge on-screen.
This version is also the most faithful to the classic. It also uses fabulous historic settings and period music. The supporting cast, including David Warner as Bob Crachitt, Edward Woodward as Christmas Present, and many other familiar faces, is also tops!
Buy this and you will watch it every year. Geoge C. Scott is a Scrooge enraptured with his parsimony, yet also joyous in his redemption. You will love it.
The Patrick Stewart version of this classic tale is also good, albeit darker and with a meaner, more tortured Scrooge who is more shy after redemption.
So? They are both good. You don't have to make it either-or; order both!
Movie Review: The Best Christmas Carol Adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this film many years ago and I have to say, there hasn't been another adaptation of Charles Dickens' story that I liked better. I know a lot of people rank the one with Alastair Sim as their favorite, but I have to rank it 2nd to this one. Playing Scrooge here is George C. Scott, best known for his Oscar-winning performace in Patton. He plays the character so well that I'm sure Dickens would have hand-picked himself. From the Scrooge in the beginning into the friendly soul in the end, Scott performs with extraordinary skill. David Warner, who plays Bob Crachit, also puts in a fine performance, even though I'm used to seeing him play a villan. If you are unsure about which version of "A Christmas Carol" to see, choose this version as you will be blown away. As for the DVD, the picture and audio quality is probably as good as a DVD gets, I hope since Sim's version went to Blu-ray, Scott's is on its way.Movie Review: A Most Satisfying Ebenezer Scrooge
Summary: 5 Stars
I am something of a purist, like many people, and I had always spurned opportunities to watch other renditions of 'A Christmas Carol" - I loved the Reginald Owens version. It was the first one I saw, and I couldn't imagine it being improved.
However, I watched the George C. Scott version when it was first telecast, and he won my heart. I always thought, from reading the story, that Scrooge's unpleasantness wasn't really just ingrained nastiness, but the result of being unloved as a child and ever after afraid to care for anyone. Scott portrays this magnificently. You can actually see the change from heartsick young boy to reserved and workaholic young man to embittered and withdrawn old man. This version, even more than my (formerly) beloved Reginald Owens version, clearly makes the point that no man is irredeemable, it's never too late to change, and all you really need is love.