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Summary: Best version yet!
Review: I grew up loving the Muppets, so perhaps all the happy childhood memories and hours of viewing pleasure that they gave me have caused me to be extremely biased in their favour, but I say in all sincerity that this endearing, enjoyable film is another triumph for Brian Henson and his creative team as they utilise his late father's wonderful creation, those lovable Muppets, in this wonderful movie retelling of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. Other film remakes of this story have been quite frightening (at least to me) but given the Muppet touch, it emerges as a merry, loving, winsome, and moral tale with a catchy musical score that will illustrate the true meaning of Christmas to even the most ardest Grinches around! Michael Caine is the most believable Scrooge of them all, and he is wonderfully supported by a cast of Muppet characters who help him to realise that the lasting spirit of Christmas must be kept in the heart all year around and not just during the festive season. This is a movie which can be enjoyed throughout the year and not just on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day! Parents, buy or rent this movie for your children. I guarantee that it will entertain you as much as it will them.
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Summary: Caine Delivers A Great "Carol"
Review: Imagine a world in which muppets and humans exist and live side by side; now imagine that scenario being used to present one of the most beloved stories in literature, and you have "The Muppet Christmas Carol," directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine as the inimitable Ebenezer Scrooge. A movie for children, you say? Absolutely. Adults? Most certainly. All that's required of any audience is that you suspend disbelief for awhile and check your doubts at the door; do that and you're in for a thoroughly enjoyable ninety minutes or so as Caine, Kermit, Miss Piggy and all the rest bring you a unique and entertaining version of the Charles Dickens' classic, guaranteed to be unlike any you've seen before. For the younger set, the antics of the muppets alone will be enthralling; for the rest of us there's some subtle humor (as can be found in all of the muppets outings), and of course the story itself which, when well crafted and delivered-- as this one is-- always seems fresh, especially when seeing a new version for the first time. Henson has done a tremendous job of melding the live actors with the animated and presenting them together in such a natural setting, and with such imagination, that it's easy to accept the world in which they live and thrive; so much so that if Gonzo came to your door while you were watching this one, you wouldn't think twice about it. And there are so many clever bits sprinkled throughout, for instance, having the Marley "Brothers," Jacob and "Robert." Things adults will pick up on, and which will be entertaining to kids who will take what they see and hear at face value. As for the casting of Michael Caine as Scrooge, to land such a gifted actor to anchor the story was a coup indeed; and Caine more than delivers, creating an imposing figure of Scrooge that he makes quite his own. And how gratifying to see yet another interpretation of one of the most well known figures in literature played so well. Caine immerses himself in the part and performs opposite Kermit the Frog or Miss Piggy with the same dedication and eye for detail that he did opposite Olivier in "Sleuth," or Connery in "The Man Who Would Be King." It's a performance that lends distinction to the film and illustrates what a consummate professional Caine is. Everyone's favorite muppets are on hand for this one, with Kermit in the role of Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Mrs. Cratchit and The Great Gonzo in the role of Charles Dickens, who also narrates the story, along with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The familiar tale remains intact under Henson's direction, and what a treat "The Muppet Christmas Carol" will be to the youngsters who are being introduced to it with this film. And for the holiday season it's like a bright and sparkling decoration that will fit in nicely with the traditional festivities of every family, and will help to keep the spirit alive within all of us.
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Summary: I can't believe it
Review: I really can't believe it. I've waited for so long for this DVD and now I know that it is a "edited version" of the original film. WHAT? I should buy a cutted version of the movie? Are you crazy? Selling this, Walt Disney is fooling us all. It's like to buy a "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci with just the face and without the body, the hands and the mountains. I wonder what you guys had in mind. One of the most beautiful film ruined by someone without brain. They' ve even cut some scenes!!! I'm sorry for Amazon, but I hope nobody will buy this dvd until the Disney band will reflect on their deeds and their sins. And this is even a special edition, yeah, a special trick. And someone still wonder why people keep downloading the films in internet...
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Summary: A Fabulous Retelling of This Classic Christmas Tale
Review: The Muppets reunite in this hilarious yet insightful and heartwarming retelling of Charles Dickens's classic tale"A Christmas Carol".Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge,a mean hearted miser who ,long ago ,lost love and a reason for living.But all of this is about to change when,on one Christmas Eve night,Scrooge is visited by the tortured ghosts of his former business partners,Jacob and Robert Marley.The Marleys warn Scrooge that if he does not change his cruel ways ,he too will suffer like they.To help Scrooge change his ways,he is visited by three ghosts:of Christmas Past,Present ,and Future.They show Scrooge how unhappy he was in Christmases Past,how happy he can be in Christmas Present,and the terrors to come in Christmases Future.While Caine gives an extraordianry performance as Scrooge,his non human castmates sometimes steal the show.The Great Gonzo palys an unusual Charles Dickens,who narrates the tale along with his sidekick Rizzo the Rat.Kermit the Frog is Bob Cratchit,Scrooge's poor but caring employee,and Miss Piggy plays his wife,Emily.Kermit's nephew,Robin,portrays the invalid Tiny Tim,who helps Scrooge realize how happy people can be even when they aren't very well off.Look for cameos that include Fozzie the Bear's as Scrooge's fromer employer,Fezziwig.A wonderful,classic tlae with a Muppet twist for the whole family.
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Summary: A Christmas Classic! Disappointing DVD!
Review: A full five-stars for the wonderful "The Muppet Christmas Carol." I am amazed that a fresh and interesting take can be found on the often re-made Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." Muppet movies are hit-or-miss at best, and this one is either the top 1 or 2.Michael Caine is brilliant as Scrooge, and the combination of the completely straight Caine and the antics of the muppets creates a wonderful reality, blending the original ghost story with a heartwarming chaser. The DVD contains two really nice special features, including a very interesting "Making of..." featurette , and a nice "Christmas's Across the World" featurette. The "Making of...." featurette is one of the most interesting that I have seen, quite long with cast interviews, special effects, song information and pretty much everything you could want. However, several really disappointing choices were made on this DVD release, including producing a full-screen edition and eliminating the song "The Love is Gone" from the UK edition. When I buy a DVD, I want to full movie, not 75% or it with the edges trimmed off. Also, the exclusion of "The Love is Gone" from the UK edition makes no sense, as it is singled out to be the most important transition point of the movie during the "Making of..." featurette.
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Summary: Simply Fantastic!!
Review: This is a great film. If you have a heart you will love this. Michael Caine gives an amazing true to life performance here. Somehow tapping into the very depth of the character and you can't help but feel that he's somehow living out his own personal demons from his own life. Who would ever believe that someone could give such a performance for a silly muppet movie? Yet Michael Caine somehow takes hold of this role and makes it his own and turns this into a wonderful film of incredible human depth and meaning. And more interesting is the fact that he plays the role of a Scrooge who is less of an evil man and more of a blind heartless man. Thats really how Dickens wrote it. In that regard everyone can see himself as a potential Scrooge and can identify with the things they've done in life which have been Scrooge-like. I've seen grown men sob and have to leave the room after watching the scene in which Scoorge see's himself as a young man foolishly losing the only woman that ever loved him. It's a moment in which love dies in his life and he doesn't even know it. As a young man, he simply walks away - he feels nothing. But now an old man many years later, he's a broken soul and all he can do is stand behind this lost love, who is now only a shadow of the past and sob in terrible sorrow. He asks the ghost of christmas past, "how can you take delight in showing me this?" With that moment, the truth of life is made reality and he understands the past can never be undone or changed. There is something very beautiful and great about this film and no matter what religion or belief you have, the message is universal. You can easly identity with the most important message. Don't waist your life in fear and pride and ignorance. Open your heart and stop yourself in your tracks. The future.. your future, is unwritten. It's wide open before you. Make good decisions. Follow your heart. Believe in your heart again. It does matter! This great message is mixed well with the muppet characters that you remember and love from the 70's and also really great songs that are just dazzling, "where-ever you find love, it feels like christmas."
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Summary: Tiny Tim is Priceless
Review: All of the other reviewers are correct. This version is one of the best. Miss Piggy is delightful as Ma Cratchit, sort of Julia Child gone wrong, but the performance of Little Robin Kermits nephew,as Tiny Tim is worth the price of the DVD. The coughing into the hankie will ruin you for all other Tims. Buy This Version!
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Summary: enduring love
Review: i have watched this movie since i was a kid and it still endures in my heart with the same love and happiness. it is a must watch every year as christmas rolls around. one of the best adaptations of charles dickens' a christmas carol in many years. all the favorite muppets are present with a great narration by gonzo as charles dickens and his sidekick rizo the rat provides great side humor throughout the film. if you don't buy this film please rent it, because after you watch it once you will wish you owned it for frequent viewing pleasure year after year.
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Summary: enjoyable, time after time--music sticks in your head
Review: An adult who absolutely loves this version of the oft-told A Christmas Carol. Funny--you might not catch this, but Beaker flips off Scrooge (Michael Caine) when he will not give them a donation.
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Summary: Great Holiday Entertainment for ANY age!
Review: A few years ago I forced my family to watch this movie. They all thought I was out of my mind, and being ridiculous, ...none of us were under 30 years old! Everyone enjoyed it so much and laughed so hard, they all thanked me for making them sit in front of the TV to see it. The Rat is hysterical, and Michael Caine is wonderful amongst the muppet cast. Highly recommended!
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