A Christmas Carol
by Clive Donner
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Actor: Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward, Frank Finlay, George C. Scott, Michael CarterDirector: Clive Donner
Brand: Twentieth Century Fox
Cinematographer: Tony Imi
Editor: Peter Tanner
Producer: Alfred R. Kelman
Producer: Robert E. Fuisz
Producer: William F. Storke
Writer: Charles Dickens
Writer: Roger O. Hirson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-10-05
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of A Christmas Carol
DVD Review: Hard to beat
Summary: 5 Stars
The version of Christmas Carol isn't my personal favorite (I'm a sucker for the Disney version), but it certainly is the most memorable one for me. It's my parents favorite, so as a child I remember watching this movie every year. NOw, 20+ years later, whenever Christmas comes I think of this specific movie and I ask myself, "Do I really want to watch it this year?".
The reason I ask that question is because as good as the movie is, it scared the dog out of me as a child. THe Actor that played Jacob Marley is played so well I would have nightmares as a kid about him. The children in the scene with the Ghost of Christmas Present also scared me.
But
I always end up watching. The reason: It's the Best. George C. Scott forever in my mind is the face of Scrooge, and no one can play him the same way. Tiny Tim in this movie looks so pitiful I begin to believe that he is going to die. And the Actor portraying Bob Crachet is superb!
DVD Review: My Favorite Version
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm 21 years old and the first time I watched this version of the movie was in high school on the day before Christmas break (or whatever they call it now). There's really no point in going into detail on the actual story, but I really enjoyed this movie. My favorite is the ghost of Christmas future though, he's awesome. Just throwing this out because I wanted to give it 5 stars =DDVD Review: The Best Christmas Carol Adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this film many years ago and I have to say, there hasn't been another adaptation of Charles Dickens' story that I liked better. I know a lot of people rank the one with Alastair Sim as their favorite, but I have to rank it 2nd to this one. Playing Scrooge here is George C. Scott, best known for his Oscar-winning performace in Patton. He plays the character so well that I'm sure Dickens would have hand-picked himself. From the Scrooge in the beginning into the friendly soul in the end, Scott performs with extraordinary skill. David Warner, who plays Bob Crachit, also puts in a fine performance, even though I'm used to seeing him play a villan. If you are unsure about which version of "A Christmas Carol" to see, choose this version as you will be blown away. As for the DVD, the picture and audio quality is probably as good as a DVD gets, I hope since Sim's version went to Blu-ray, Scott's is on its way.DVD Review: Great Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I have several versions of this movie. George C. Scott does a great job as Scrooge. I recommend this version.DVD Review: Best. Scrooge movie. Ever. Period. End of review.
Summary: 5 Stars
Well, almost the end.
I have seen every version there is and am delighted to report that this particular one stands head and shoulders above all the rest, for all the reasons elsewhere herein articulated. I would add that the remarks about George C. Scott supposedly "overacting" produced a wide grin of bemusement; for a true example of overacting the role of Ebenezer Scrooge--even whilst being remarkably reined in--see Carrey, first name Jim. (One of my favorite comic actors of all time but utterly and embarrassingly miscast for this role. He never says "bah" or "humbug" one time either, which itself is a humbug, almost sacrilege for A Christmas Carol. Sorry, Jim. >:^D)
There is no hyperbole in stating that George C. Scott was arguably one of the best if not the best actor of our age. Mr. Scott yet stands as the sine qua non of the dramatic art and the standard against which nearly all others may be judged (IMHO, though I clearly am not alone in this assessment). He embodies and then conveys the "spirit" of his characters as well as anyone could imagine it being done, and none moreso than his elaborately nuanced depiction of the miserly Scrooge. All the other actors in the film, as well as the set designers, costumers and directors, do their jobs convincingly enough that we find ourselves completely enmeshed in the picture, almost as if it WERE 3-D--only minus the clumsy glasses and without all the characters' skin resembling latex rubber.
This has to be one of the all-time quality champions of low-budget filmmaking. So well done is it that a heart as cold and hard as Scrooge's must beat in the chest of any not moved to at least one tear whilst watching this glorious treasure. It has definitely become a cherished part of our holiday season, as our family curls up in delicious anticipation with the hot chocolate beside a crackling fire every Christmas Eve without fail to revel in this story's transcendent message and in the majesty of a cinematic masterwork. In the words of Bob Cratchit, "A triumph, my dear, another triumph!"
Enjoy!
Description of A Christmas Carol
Christmas elicits nothing more than "Bah, humbug!" from Ebenezer Scrooge (Scott), a miser whose sole pursuit of financial success has left him a bitter and lonely old man. But a Christmas Eve visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future ultimately teaches him to open his heart to the spirit of Christmas and to the joys of friends and family.In the same year that he directed a handsome version of The Scarlet Pimpernel for television, Clive Donner also made this worthy 1984 small-screen production of the Dickens tale. George C. Scott can't quite muster a decent English accent, but he does bring some new colors to this movie's interpretation of Scrooge, making the character less nasty for the sake of nastiness and more a product of a life of lovelessness. The supporting cast is first-rate, and the production is far more handsome than most TV fare. --Tom Keogh
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