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.
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11/27/07
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
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Reviews Counted:7
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Rotten:4
Average Rating:4.4/10
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... [More]
Starring: Michael Caine, Muppets, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Director: Brian Henson
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Reviews for The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Top CriticNothing can really diminish the late Jim Henson's irresistibly appealing characters.
11/27/07
Top CriticThis is the dullest and least successful adaptation of the Christmas chestnut I've ever seen.
11/27/07
Top CriticThere'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.
08/30/04
Top CriticThe Muppet Christmas Carol isn't terrible, by any means. But it's resoundingly moderate, with merely passable songs by Paul Williams, and only occasional real laughter.
01/01/00
Top CriticNeither drama nor comedy, it's safe stuff, and most un-Muppetlike. So much for great expectations.
01/01/00
Top CriticLike all the Muppet movies, this one is a musical, with original songs by Paul Williams (my favorite is the early chain-rattling duet by the Marley brothers). It could have done with a few more songs than it has.
01/01/00
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Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey Team Up for "A Christmas Carol"
We haven't had a major (or good) adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" for a while now. Specifically, it's been 15 years since "The Muppet Christmas Carol." ... More...
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