A Christmas Carol

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Alexander F @MissaLyssa Feb 22 One of, if not the best adaptation of Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' ever made. Very faithful (this coming from a girl who's read the books half a dozen times), and well done! See more Michael A @Tomato547 Jan 8 Probably one of the best Christmas movies of all time! See more Alex N @awnelson17 Dec 25 The 1984 television adaptation of A Christmas Carol ranks among the finest works ever made for television. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it on TV, not because it chased spectacle, but because it honors the moral weight of Dickens. It understands that this Christmas story is not shallow sentimentality, but reckoning followed by renewal, and it trusts the audience to recognize truth when it is presented plainly. At the center, George C. Scott delivers a definitive Scrooge, severe, intelligent, and ultimately redeemable. His transformation feels earned rather than imposed. Roger Rees, as Fred, embodies warmth and moral confidence (the personification of the good side of humanity), while David Warner gives Bob Cratchit a quiet, dignified decency. What makes this version endure is its refusal to separate joy from judgment. It is emotional, tear jerking, and deeply satisfying because it insists that happiness flows from moral recognition and the choice to be better. See more Matthew B. @bromley93 Dec 24 George C. Scott's Scrooge is unforgettable See more Blu B @RT43513976 Dec 22 This stands right with the very best adaptations of the timeless tale. Can't believe this is a TV movie. It's a sin this didn't get a Christmas release. As with all the best versions the editing and pacing are masterful here which is expected with such a timeless tale. Music is solid but it is a little forgettable. I do wish it was a bit more catchy like the Muppet one. Everything else is really well done. Scott is first rate as Scrooge and was born to play this role along with Patton. If I had to pick between Scott or Sims...man Sims by a hair. Even though it can be a little on the cheap side at times hence the TV trappings it's still very high quality all around and for most people I don't think they could tell. Great direction too but most of all it doesn't resort to adding any bells or whistles or making insulting changes/updates to a tale that's been told hundreds of times on film with many more to come. It succeeds at letting the core message shine like the best versions. See more David S. @baxter667 Dec 18 A great film that has aged remarkably well, this interesting and very dark adaptation of a Christmas Carol, is still the definitive version for me and it's my favorite Christmas film. A great George C Scott, a likeable British cast, and beautifully shot locations, it's a Christmas movie for people that like Christmas movies and I love this one!!! See more Read all reviews

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