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| ACTORS: | George C. Scott |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Clive Donner |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 17 December, 1984 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| MPAA RATING: | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby |
| TYPE: | Christmas |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 086162127519 |
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Customer Reviews of A Christmas Carol
A Handsome retelling George C. Scott brings his formidable acting ability fully to bear on the characterization of Ebenezer Scrooge, the world's most ill-regarded miser. When Scrooge says "Bah humbug!"
there's no smirking from the sidelines.This is a businessman who would try to get "blood out of rock" for profit.Even on Christmas Day. The 1984 version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is stellar and the supporting cast(David Warner; Susannah York; Frank Finley)work to make this ghost story one of the greatest morality tales ever penned, while combining its Tiny Tim heart-string-pulling ambience to make most viewers, indeed, want to carol "JOY TO THE WORLD!" at the end.
The Christmas Ghosts who come to serve Scrooge his moral warrant are played straight without self-deprecating irony or pseudo-hipness. When Scooge climactically faces the grim Wraith of Christmas Future to peer at the damning judgment to be rendered on his selfish, emotionally barren life, most viewers will breathe an empathetic sigh of relief when he's granted a SECOND CHANCE.
This is a handsome, high production values version of Dicken's classic. It is brought to the screen again with enough class and verve to drive-out the bad Scrooge, and bring-out the good Scrooge in us all.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Scott & Co. create an All-Time Classic
There are many film versions of Charles Dickens' classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the tale of how miserly Scrooge was redeemed with the help of the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. But few of them seem to have the care and attention paid to it as this version directed by Clive Donner and starring George C. Scott as Scrooge. The details in this production are amazing. For example, Tiny Tim actually looks ill and is not the overly-healthy looking lad of previous versions. Scott anchors this film with an amazingly well-rounded portrayal of Scrooge. He shows wit, fear, insight, and even humor in his portrayal, while fleshing out the character. Scrooge is seen as a fully realized character, and not the stereotype we often think of. Scott is also supported by top notch talent, with Edward Woodward's Ghost of Christmas Present, David Warner's Bob Cratchit, Susannah York's Mrs. Cratchit, and Frank Finlay's Marley especially praised. But there is NOT ONE weak portrayal in the entire film, and that is a rare thing indeed. If you have to get only one version of this time-honored story, I would heartily recommend this one above all. It reminds us that Dickens' story is a classic for our time...and all time as well. A must have for your video or DVD collection.
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. The production and performances add up to a moody, realistic and touching adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic.
Director Clive Donner (editor of the much celebrated 1951 Alastair Sim version of Scrooge) presents a stunningly authentic recreation of Dickens' London. From effectively foggy streets to Ebenezer's own cobwebbed-infested manor, Donner provides a gritty, appropriately dark atmosphere, enhanced by the wonderful score.
The film's pacing is exquisite. In showing Ebenezer the error of his ways, the filmmakers give equal time to his past, present and future, never once lingering to the point of boredom. Thus the story seems to fly by compared to the other adaptations.
George C. Scott is excellent as Scrooge. Like all of those who've portrayed the character, his old miser starts out mean and bitter and ends up joyous and thankful! But throughout his performance, true sadness runs deep. Scott makes his emotional transformation subtle, painting a realistic portrait of a man haunted by the mistakes of his past, taking his pain out on the world.
But what separates the 1984 production of Christmas Carol from all others is the terrific supporting cast. David Warner may give the warmest performance of his career as Bob Cratchet (all the more poignant considering the many villains he's played over the years). Frank Finlay is the most compelling Jacob Marley I've ever seen. You can almost feel this man's torture just by gazing upon his unblinking expression. Edward Woodward brings great depth to the Ghost of Christmas Present, communicating tremendous power, yet just the right touch of humor. Finally, this adaptation of the Dickens' tale features the scariest, most intimidating Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come you'll find anywhere!
Most of us look forward to a healthy dose of A Christmas Carol at the end of each year and we all have our favorite version. Thanks to the handsome production values, expert pacing and perfect cast, led by the magnificent George C. Scott, I believe they truly got it right in 1984!