
A Christmas Carol
3.7
(580)
Drama
Fantasy
TV Movie
Family
1984
101 min
PG
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
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"There have been many adaptations of the novel, which is credited with significantly boosting the celebration of Christmas in the public mindset in the English-speaking world. This one is one of the best, in my opinion. The drama of the story is left intact. Very little is removed from the book. The acting is solid, throughout, especially George C. Scott's. The effects are the weak point of the film, having originally been produced for television. But everything else about it is so great. "
"HANDS DOWN the BEST version of the Dickens tale EVER. George C. Scott is IMMACULATE as the miserly Scrooge, and every other role is just as superbly acted. Not just that, but the Tiny Tim in this movie actually LOOKS seriously ill (unlike most modern productions). I could go on and on about this movie, honestly. The spirits were casted and acted with perfection. The standout performance without a doubt is Edward Woodward as Christmas Present."
"This is the most true telling. The character development is great without changing the story. When George C Scott cries you cry. I seen others and all of them miss something. But this one has originality and makes Dickens book come to life. Side note: Fred his nephew has a relationship. Tiny Tim actually looks sick. The ghosts actually haunt Scrooge. The music is majestic, imaginative and transcendental. Btw Christmas Present really rocks you to the core. Every character is unforgettable. Watch!"