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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:20

Rotten:10

Average Rating:6/10

Consensus: It may not be the finest version of Charles Dickens’ tale to grace the screen, but The Muppet Christmas Carol is funny and heartwarming, and serves as a good introduction to the story for young viewers.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Musical-comedy adaptation of Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" featuring the Muppets. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing... Musical-comedy adaptation of Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" featuring the Muppets. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four Ghosts: his old business partners Jacob and Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. [More]

Starring: Michael Caine, Muppets, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire

Starring: Michael Caine, Muppets, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman

Director: Brian Henson

Director: Brian Henson
Screenwriter: Jerry Juhl
Story: Charles Dickens
Composer: Paul Williams, Miles Goodman
Producer: Brian Henson

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Oct 8, 2002

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  • The Muppet Christmas Carol
  • Charles Dickens' classic holiday story sparkles with humor and whimsy in the hands of the always hilarious Muppets! Michael Caine stars as penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge in a performance that's anything but "bah humbug!" Alone on Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by ghosts who transport him to his past, present, and future -- and it's not a pretty sight! But along the way he comes upon poor, kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, including Tiny Tim who teaches Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas. Complete with original music and dazzling special effects, this heartfelt holiday movie is exceptional entertainment your family will enjoy for every Christmas to come.
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    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    12/25/09
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    Not, maybe, the most rigorous of Christmas Carol adaptations, although it is a lot more faithful than one would perhaps have expected... at any rate a great Muppet film.

    Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | comment Comment
    12/22/09
    Tim Brayton
    Tim Brayton
    Antagony & Ecstasy

    The fit between sentiment and satire is not always a comfortable one and the more dedicated fans of either the story or the Muppets may leave theaters dissatisfied.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
    11/27/07
    Henry Sheehan
    Henry Sheehan
    Hollywood Reporter
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    Nothing can really diminish the late Jim Henson's irresistibly appealing characters.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    11/27/07
    Variety Staff
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    Variety
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    A mixed bag of mixed moods.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    11/27/07
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    This is the dullest and least successful adaptation of the Christmas chestnut I've ever seen.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    11/27/07
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Chicago Reader
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    Good fun.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Derek Adams
    Derek Adams
    Time Out

    ...an above-average Muppet movie...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment 1 Comment
    01/07/06
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews

    Strikes just the right balance of irony and sincerity...genuinely heartwarming, from its opening dedication to Henson and Hunt to its joy-to-the-world finale. [new DVD review]

    Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews | comment Comment
    12/06/05
    Peter Canavese
    Peter Canavese
    Groucho Reviews

    It's hard not to smile at this one and be moved by it at the same time. (Anniversary Edition)

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    11/30/05
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    With so many good versions of this story on film, it's a little difficult to recommend this telling

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    11/20/05
    Christopher Null
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    Filmcritic.com

    No review available.

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    07/05/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    No review available.

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    11/21/04
    Mike McGranaghan
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    11/19/04
    Robin Clifford
    Robin Clifford
    Reeling Reviews

    There's no great show of wit or tunefulness here, and the ingenious cross-generational touches are fairly rare. But there is a lively kiddie version of the Dickens tale, one that very young viewers ought to understand.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    08/30/04
    Janet Maslin
    Janet Maslin
    New York Times
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    Fun, but seems to be missing a magical tone that'd you'd hope for when combining the Muppets and Dickens.

    Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
    11/07/03
    Ryan Cracknell
    Ryan Cracknell
    Movie Views

    Rizzo the Rat needs his own movie. Michael Caine, on the other hand, doesn't.

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    02/24/03
    Kevin A. Ranson
    Kevin A. Ranson
    MovieCrypt.com

    Another Muppet classic. The best "Christmas Carol" adaptation yet!

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    02/05/03
    Alex Sandell
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    No review available.

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    10/16/02
    Christopher Smith
    Christopher Smith
    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

    Bah, humbug!

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    09/18/02
    Bob Bloom
    Bob Bloom
    Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
     
     
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