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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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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.
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By Peter Warth
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Probably one of the best recent versions of the Christmas classic. Too bad it was in 1.33:1 aspect ratio and not widescreen.
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Would have loved it had been wide screen but it was a lot clearer to watch than the regular DVD.
By Christine
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this movie and have many of the versions. George C. Scott brings good, jovial sentiment to this all-time favorite Christmas movie. I bring it out and watch it every year. Shipping was excellent.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Christmas Remake
This is a fair film, but nothing when compared to "A Christmas Carol" starring Alister Sim. The actor just doesn't ... become the part. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2004 by Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why (Officially) I Love This Movie!
Every winter, I enjoy watching A Christmas Carol on TV whenever I can, and the 1984 version is my favorite. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2004 by Charles Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best All Around Version of a Christmas Classic!
Some people are under the impression that this is an American production of A Christmas Carol while others (namely the 1951 Alastair Sim version) are British. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2004 by Charles Griffin
2.0 out of 5 stars
lower class adaption
I saw this video two weeks after reading the book. It came across as flat and lifeless compared to the book and the 1951 Alastar Sim version I have. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2004 by it
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nearly perfect in every aspect!
George C. Scott gives a superb and frighteningly convincing performance of the character that brought "humbug" to common usage. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2003 by Paul King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Scroogey Enough, but Not Quite
To me, a proper Scrooge needs the proper British accent. While Scott did a fine job with Scrooge's lines, having an American-sounding Scrooge in the midst of British-speaking... Read more
Published on Dec 25 2003 by T. R. Matheson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Visually Perfect!
There are so many versions of this story available it may be hard to peg down why some are better than others. In my opinion this is the best live action version available. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2003 by AbeStreet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Handsome film has points of interest; best recent adaptation
This 1984 adaptation of the Charles Dickens story has several noteworthy things going for it. In this writer's opinion, the parts are greater than the whole, but the individual... Read more
Published on Dec 22 2003 by Scott MacGillivray
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not My Favorite Version But It Is A Good One!
Not in my opinion the best version of A Christmas Carol but it is a darn good movie and George C. Scott has always been one of my favorite actors. Read more
Published on Dec 22 2003 by imadaydreambeliever--1
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best CAROL ever, with the best Scrooge ever
There's a reason that of all the stories woven around the Christmas season, and of all the tales Charles Dickens told, this one is still being retold over a century later. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2003 by Matt G. Leger
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