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A Christmas Carol (0783295901)
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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 Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
I have liked The Christmas Carol story ever since I was a little girl and watched one of the older black and white versions and last year I got this George C. Scott version as a Christmas gift and I think it's very good and is #3 on my top ten list of my favorite Christmas Carol movies. George C. Scott may not have used and English accent but that is a minor flaw because his acting was very good so I think the accent thing can be overlooked and I recommend this DVD, not much in the way of extras but I'm just happy I own the movie on DVD.
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Author: Guest
This movie is GREAT!!! I watch it ATLEAST 8 times a week during the holidays. George C. Scott is still the best Scrooge out there despite his passing. I just love this movie! It could'nt have been better!!!!!
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Author: Guest
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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Author: Guest
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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Author: Guest
The given wisdom is that Sim's 1951 version of Scrooge is the definitive.
Now isn't it time for you to decide for yourself?
This version was made in 1984 at the height of the greed-driven 80's where everyone thought the most important thing to be was a Wall Street power broker selling junk bonds and Reagan's economic policies gave us the start of the homeless problem which persists today. Considering Scrooge was a money lender, it's hard not to have a bit of poignancy of the issues of charity and kindness to others seep through the production. Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol", like all his works, as a social commentary - so it's not surprising to see real touches of political commentary in the drama.
As originally written, the tragedy of Ebenezer is that he was highly successful, highly powerful, and highly intelligent and yet cut-off from his fellow man. George C. Scott infuses a deep intelligence in Ebenezer that Dickens intended. The subtle humor of this version, often relayed in the form of sarcasm, gives a richer characterization (not recognizing Tiny Tim, who is waiting for his father to finish work, Scrooge tells the cripple: "Don't beg on this corner, boy").
The script is spectacular. It is highly faithful to the spirit of the original Dickens. Even added dialogue regarding the use of coal in the office highlights the interaction between Scrooge and Cratchit and characterizes Scrooge, including his intimidating use of logic, immediately. If you hadn't read the original, you wouldn't even know it was added to the story.
Besides, no one but Scott could deliver the line "Misterrrrrrrrr Cratchit!" so powerfully.
Give yourself a real Christmas treat and see what one of the best American actors of the last century can do with such a familiar tale.
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