Scrooge
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Movie Reviews of Scrooge
Movie Review: Make sure to get the uncut "Image" version of this one
Summary: 4 Stars
The only worthwhile DVD version of this 1935 version is from Image Entertainment...it is uncut and contains about 20 minutes more footage than most of the prints in circulation, which are often found in discount bins. Those extra 20 minutes (not to mention the much better condition print) make a huge difference.Movie Review: Boiled with his own pudding
Summary: 4 Stars
This version of Scrooge is more like a soft horror picture than some of the more musical versions. The signature has a feeling of german expressionism with cutting contrast and harsh brillance.
Very good transfer, image quality very clear.
Movie Review: GOOD VERSION
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good version of the many versions of the "Christmas Carol". Despite it age, the print was decent and very watchable.Movie Review: Good version
Summary: 4 Stars
If you've never seen this version before, you need a copy of it. I recommend it. We watch it every holiday season.Movie Review: Better Than You Might Think for 1935...
Summary: 3 Stars
...But not as good as the last three versions (Sim - 1951, Scott - 1984, and Stewart - 1999). I do place this slightly above the Owen version from 1938, however - not as Hollywood-y.
As with another reviewer, I feel that they could have come up with better spirits than a light, a shadow, and a voice. I also agree with Scrooge's reformation coming on a bit too fast. He was clearly already a changed man before the Ghost of Christmas Past was finished with its job. And, I have to say that Scrooge's former love, Belle, seemed to be quite the motherly type - we counted at least 14 children from her post-Scrooge marriage!
Now for the pluses: the sets were terrific! Very authentic - I wonder if they were actually filmed in original period structures? The Cratchit's home is perfect for their status, as was the home of nephew Fred. And the showing of Tiny Tim's body lying in state in the Cratchit home gives realism that the other filmed versions (except for the 1999 version) haven't touched. Also, seeing Mrs. Cratchit pull out the pudding from the laundry tub gave this that extra bit of authenticity rarely seen anywhere else.
The addition of Queen Victoria celebrating Christmas was unique.
Unfortunately, the quality of the print is not as good as it should be. It's not horrid but not what one is used to from a remastered disc. I am guessing that the original print is long gone. But, it's much much better than the VHS version.
All in all, not bad for its age. Very dark, but Mr. Hicks gives a wonderful Scrooge impression that is better than most.
A worthy DVD, especially if you are a collector.