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Summary: Charles Dicken would be delighted.
Review: George C Scott should have got an Oscar for this performance. He has obviously read the original story a hundred times. The slight change from the original story improves the enjoyment in a way that Dickens himself would approve. But why oh why have you only produced it in NTSC? What about the rest of us?
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Summary: The Best Version!
Review: This is the best version of "A Christmas Carol," with George C. Scott playing the part so great. Highly reccomended for people of ALL ages.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: George C. Scott as Scrooge was the best performace of all the movies made from "A Christmas Carol". Fantastic direction...and the ghosts bring out emotions you didn't think were possible.
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Summary: Unforgettable classic; Scott the Best Scrooge
Review: Can't get the spirit in the midst of commercial hustle? Watch this version. Besides the splendid Scott, you've got the best Marley (Frank Finlay) and a great Crachitt (David Warner). The Ghost of Christmas Present is Edward Woodward (the Equalizer). Need I say more?
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Summary: The best of all the film adaptations.
Review: George C. Scott gives a terrific performance as Scrooge, making the character far more real and less a caricature. The film is faithful to the original story, taking fewer liberties than some adaptations. Of all the film adaptations I have seen, this is the best. It retains much of the horror of the original ghost story and downplays the sentimentality. Excellent holiday viewing.
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Summary: Our Annual Holiday Tradition!
Review: This my families' favorite version of "A Christmas Carol". The music is classic. The filming and acting are wonderful! George C. Scott is perfect for the part. If you haven't seen it, get it and make it part of your holiday.
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Summary: The way Dickens would have wanted it filmed!!!!
Review: I have always been a fan of Dickens in general and specifically "A Christmas Carol". The story of an aged miser being challenged and changed by supernatural beings has helped this story to be one of the all-time classics, causing it to be filmed many times in many ways. When I heard that George C Scott was filming a made-for-TV version I was elated. I wasn't in the least disappointed.This version, originally broadcast in the mid-1980's, is probably the closest I've seen to the original book. Scott's Scrooge is at once arrogant and sorrowful. His portayal takes you from disgust to pity, as the character begins to change with each ghostly visit. As good as Scott is (and he IS good) the film has a wonderful supporting cast that brings all the characters to life. David Warner as Bob Crachett is believable as the down-trodden employee who is a vision of strength for his family. The music here is also very good. It helps to set the tone of every scene, from the festivities of Christmas day to the dark gloom of the graveyard scene. I would strongly recommend this to any one looking for that one film that could become a family holiday tradition.
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Summary: A Christmas Carol Is A Gift For the Whole Family
Review: Originally released as a presentation of Hallmark in the mid-80's, this edition of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" is perhaps the most elegantly portrayed, highly detailed production to date, and though its depiction of the central characters vary slightly from the original story, it nonetheless captures the essence and spirit of the century old novella. George C. Scott masterfully plays Ebenezer Scrooge. Set in 19th century England, Scrooge is a miserly, greedy businessman who has set about to build his fortune, despite the adverse effect his life has had on everyone around him. As Christmas approaches, he is visited by the spirit of his recently deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who admonishes that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits of Christmas who will help him to see the errors of his life. Through each of their visits, Scrooge is given glimpses of Christmas past, present and future through a series of vignette experiences that reflect parts of his life, and where his life will ultimately lead him should his own spirit go unchanged. The movie serves up a very poignant and important reminder about the true meaning and spirit of Christmas, and it is a great and entertaining film for the whole family. "A Christmas Carol" features first rate performances by the entire cast; especially endearing is the relationship between Bob Cratchit (David Warner) and his son, "Tiny" Tim Chatchit (Anthony Walters). Additional noteworthy performances include Edward Woodward as the boisterous and prophetic Ghost of Christmas Present, and the delightful Roger Rees as Fred Holywell, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew. Capturing the essence of Christmas, this film is an emotional, insightful and completely engrossing adaptation of Dicken's original story. With all the other adaptations of the story that are out there, make sure to make this one a part of your Christmas tradition. It is a film the whole family is sure to enjoy.
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Summary: Perennial Christmas favourite
Review: George C Scott is outstanding as the miserly, miserable Scrooge. This is one of the finest productions of this Charles Dickens classic story about the miserable Ebenezer Scrooge being shown the error of his ways. He is visited first by the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley who warns the old man that his immortal soul will wander the earth for eternity if he doesn't mend his ways. He is also warned he will be visited by three ghosts, Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas future who will try and help him mend his ways.
This is a film that warms the heart and never becomes dated. Essential viewing during the festive season.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: In spite of "Rocketman's" ridiculous and absurd comments regarding the "greed-driven" 80's (charitible giving in the 80's skyrocketed and reached all-time highs, and homelessness has always existed, it just was used by the media in the 80's as a tactic to downplay the greatest economic expansion in history) and his lame attempts to manufacture at best, naive generalities regarding the incredibly blessed and prosperous Reagan years, he did have it right regarding this version of "A Christmas Carol." The acting is supurb down the line, the music accentuates the mood at any given moment, be it festive, dramatic or scarey when appropriate; the ghosts and special effects are outstanding, especially for that era, the setting is quintessential Dickens England, and Scott is by far the best "Scrooge" ever. No version can compare to it. It is a must-have for Christmas.
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