There are many versions of this movie but what is the best?!
2007-12-12 16:28:38 · 16 answers · asked by LucenteX 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
...the 1951 version starring Alistar Sim; it starts out quite dark and grim, but by the end, upon Ebenezer's redemption, is becomes quite whimsical, and even humorous. Most faithful to Charles Dickens novel, the film's screenplay still takes moderate plot liberties, which actually work better, cinematically...
...check out the mirror in Scrooge's bedroom, in the scene following his redemption; you will see a film crew worker or camera man stick his head into view...
2007-12-12 16:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Fright Film Fan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Muppet Christmas Carol in 1992.
In terms of humor or songs, I can't honestly rank this was high as most of the other Muppet films BUT it may be the most touching version of the Dickens classic story I've ever seen on film.
The lyrics to the last two songs are fantastic: very Christian-like and very profound. Scrooge (Michael Caine), meanwhile, is not portrayed as some screaming maniac as he so often is in other versions. His transformation from cold-hearted tightwad to caring, generous person is done more subtly, too, than in other films. However, to be fair, sometimes the slapstick humor in here gets in the way of the touching story.
The last part of the movie is a lot sentimental drama than Muppet comedy and I found that refreshing. Not much offensive in here, either, making this a good film for little ones as well as older, sentimental folks.
2007-12-12 16:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Flinstones Christmas Carol
2007-12-12 17:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by LaTrice B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have to agree on the Alastair Sim version, sometimes called Scrooge. The scream from Marley's ghost is the best of any version I've seen.
It makes me think of a late dinner after Mass on Christmas Eve. My mother made sloppy joes from scratch, simmering all day it seems like, and those were so good. And once my Dad told me that he thought Santa would prefer Scotch with his cookies instead of milk. My Mom said that milk would do just fine.
I do the sloppy joes from scratch in the crock pot every Christmas Eve. This reminded me to check the recipe. Thanks.
2007-12-12 16:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by william_byrnes2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, enable's carry out a little math right here. The text cloth is approximately 29000 words. whether you're a median reader, 3 hundred words consistent with minute, it may take you ninety six minutes to envision the e book. The George C. Scott version is over a hundred minutes, the Sims version ninety. you're able to double some time on the challenge by utilising staring at the two movies. My advice is examine the e book
2016-10-11 04:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1938 version is my favorite with Reginald Owen as Mr.Scrooge.He just plays the part to me the best & I think the 3 spirits are best.I don't see how a grown person would say Mupets or Mr.Magoo but everyone to their own
2014-12-23 15:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny Alabama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just thinking about this the other day. I LOVE The Christmas Carol, but I also love the Muppets, so I'm gonna have to go with The Muppet Christmas Carol.
The one that's with, I believe, Albert Finney scares the crap outta me.
2007-12-12 16:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jackal Antern 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen the 1951 version, but I love the one with George C. Scott.
He treads a fine line between making the Scrooge truly disgusting but still redeemable.
Plus, the ghosts are truly foreboding.
2007-12-12 16:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by LilyRT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Alistar Sim version, hands down.
2007-12-12 16:32:57 · answer #9 · answered by wingdriver1@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
like every one else allstair sims as scrooge, and its the most original, but to me the way jacob marleys ghost screams and shakes in this version brings the hair on the back of your neck stand up
2007-12-12 17:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋