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Brian Henson directs his late father's creations in the Charles Dickens classic, the best known (and most oft-filmed) Christmas story of all time. Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit's wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the somber tale. Or at least it starts brightly enough--the anarchic humor soon settles into mirthful memories and a sense of melancholy as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future take Scrooge on a journey of his lonely, wasted life. Michael Caine makes a wonderful Scrooge, delightfully rediscovering the meaning of life as fantastic creations from Henson's Creature Shop (developed specially for this film) take the reins as the three ghosts. While the odd mix of offbeat humor and somber drama undercuts the power of Dickens's drama, this kid-friendly retelling makes an excellent family drama that adults and children alike can enjoy. --Sean Axmaker
Special Features
Disney Intermission: Press "Pause" and see what happens when the Muppets Show up at your door to sing your Christmas Carols - Muppet Style!; Muppet Audio Commentary: All New Audio Commentary from your favorite Muppets - Kermit, Gonzo, Rizzo, and More!; Muppet Holiday Sing-Along; Blooper Reel; Frogs, Pigs, and Humbug: A Behind the Scenes Look; Christmas Around the World: Gonzo and Rizzo take a look at how Christmas is celebrated all over the world; Audio Commentary with Director Brian Henson; Pepe's Profiles Presents: Gonzo, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE DELETED SCENE IS ACTUALLY INCLUDED ON THIS DVD IN THE FULL FRAME VERSION.
Nov 25 2010
By Jo
Format:DVD
We wanted to replace our old VHS version of this movie with the DVD and so we bought this one...at the beginning of the film we chose to watch the Widescreen Version and noticed that one of the scenes was missing. I was disappointed about this, but upon further investigation found that the Full Frame Version included on this DVD has the deleted scene in it...so now we are extremely happy to own it on DVD:)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By e-beth
Format:DVD
I always loved this movie, so was excited to finally add it to my DVD collection! However, when I watched it I realized they had cut some stuff out -- like one of the songs! If you're a true Muppet Christmas Carol fan, I'd buy the older version.
if you've never seen it, it's a fantastic family movie and one of the best versions of this story I've ever seen. You can watch it over and over again and still see something new in it.
if you've never seen it, it's a fantastic family movie and one of the best versions of this story I've ever seen. You can watch it over and over again and still see something new in it.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By "idefix7"
Format:DVD
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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4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice family viewing
We like this movie, not an all time fav but a nice Christmas movie. I do find several of the scenes on the dark side (lighting - not content) Gotta love the muppets!
Published 3 months ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Muppet love :)
I have been working on building my holiday movie collection, a few new movies each year.
This year, this title made it to the list. Read more
This year, this title made it to the list. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Prospero's daughter
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best
My all time favorite version of the Christmas Carol. Also the best movie the muppets have done. Kermit rocks it as Kratchit
Published 4 months ago by Don Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
A great movie with the Classic Muppets! You are sure to love it and watch it over and over again!
Published 5 months ago by Justine Nadeau
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Classic
This is my favourite version of the Christmas Carol. Its got music, laughs and really sends the message of Charles Dickens' classic home.
Published 5 months ago by Jessica Beardsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Muppets
This is the cutest, most fun telling of the classic story. It has great songs and great puppetry. Great for all kids and adults with a young heart.
Published 5 months ago by Nicole Lemieux
5.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
My all time favorite Christmas movie. I love the characters, and Michael Cain made me a fan with his role as Scrooge. Great great great family movie.
Published 5 months ago by Marlene Eisnor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but something missing
Enjoyed the movie, but a song from the original Video we had is missing. There was a song "When Love Is Gone" that has been cut out of this edition. It was one of our favourites.
Published 5 months ago by Reader21
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
everyone should own two versions of a christmas carol, the Alister Sim verson and this one. ok , maybe the Blackadder version as well if you have a dark sense of humour.
Published 5 months ago by Molly Banfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Muppets Christmas Carol
This is the movie to start a new Christmas Tradition!
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Complete your collection with the movies you grew up with! Read more
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