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A Christmas Carol
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How many times have I seen a version of A Christmas Carol? Probably too many times to count, but I can try:
- A stage version at least half a dozen times
- The Disney version with Scrooge McDuck
- The Disney version with Jim Carrey
- A Muppet Christmas Carol
- Scrooged with Bill Murray
- Probably more that I am forgetting
Finally, I have taken it upon myself to read the source material! Did I like it? Two words: BAH, HUMBUG!
In Dickens-ese that means I did. I have enjoyed pretty much every adaptation I have seen and, in general, they seem very close to the original story. So, I have no complaints!
One thing you will find with the book is that each ghost has one or two more scenes that they show Scrooge. It seems like adapters of the book have generally agreed on which stories to leave out as I don't think I was familiar with any of the "new" tales.
Do you love Christmas stories? Classics? Adaptations of this story? I am not saying you should read this, I am saying you pretty much have to!
- A stage version at least half a dozen times
- The Disney version with Scrooge McDuck
- The Disney version with Jim Carrey
- A Muppet Christmas Carol
- Scrooged with Bill Murray
- Probably more that I am forgetting
Finally, I have taken it upon myself to read the source material! Did I like it? Two words: BAH, HUMBUG!
In Dickens-ese that means I did. I have enjoyed pretty much every adaptation I have seen and, in general, they seem very close to the original story. So, I have no complaints!
One thing you will find with the book is that each ghost has one or two more scenes that they show Scrooge. It seems like adapters of the book have generally agreed on which stories to leave out as I don't think I was familiar with any of the "new" tales.
Do you love Christmas stories? Classics? Adaptations of this story? I am not saying you should read this, I am saying you pretty much have to!
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Dec 16, 2018 11:21AM
Nice review, Christmas Carol is an all time favourite, especially the muppet version which we have to see every year, just like you I’ve decided to check out the original, starting tomorrow with an audio version by Simon Prebble, should make commuting the last days before Christmas enjoyable
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There's also the flintstones one, the mister magoo one and more. I loved the Disney one with scrooge mcduck the best.
Lars wrote: "Nice review, Christmas Carol is an all time favourite, especially the muppet version which we have to see every year, just like you I’ve decided to check out the original, starting tomorrow with an..."Audio is a great way to go with this one. I look forward to seeing what you think! Enjoy!
Amber wrote: "There's also the flintstones one, the mister magoo one and more. I loved the Disney one with scrooge mcduck the best."I don't remember those, but Mr Magoo would be a perfect Scrooge!
My favorite is the 1951 Alastair Sim version which is sometimes called Scrooge and other times called A Christmas Carol.
What great acting by a master.
The Muppets are second to me.
What great acting by a master.
The Muppets are second to me.
That Scrooge McDuck one gave me nightmares for years.
Paul wrote: "My favorite is the 1951 Alastair Sim version which is sometimes called Scrooge and other times called A Christmas Carol. What great acting by a master.
The Muppets are second to me."
I feel like at some point I did see an old classic movie version, too. Maybe that's the one???
Audrey wrote: "That Scrooge McDuck one gave me nightmares for years."Seriously! Disney did not mess around with scary content sometimes!
Alastair Sim's my favourite too, though I love the Bill Murray one too! I was lucky enough to see Alastair Sim in the West End of London, when he was playing Captain Cook to Wendy Craig's Peter Pan.
Judith wrote: "Alastair Sim's my favourite too, though I love the Bill Murray one too! I was lucky enough to see Alastair Sim in the West End of London, when he was playing Captain Cook to Wendy Craig's Peter Pan."Sounds like I am going to need to hunt down this Alastair Sim version!
The Alistair Sim version is playing here in Canada on CBC Friday the 21st.
It gets aired every Christmas here in Canada.
Wish I had gotten to see him on stage, his style leans more towards being more of a stage actor than movie actor in my estimation.
It gets aired every Christmas here in Canada.
Wish I had gotten to see him on stage, his style leans more towards being more of a stage actor than movie actor in my estimation.
Paul wrote: "The Alistair Sim version is playing here in Canada on CBC Friday the 21st.It gets aired every Christmas here in Canada.
Wish I had gotten to see him on stage, his style leans more towards being ..."
That's what I love about old movies - they always have more of a stage feel to them.
Judith wrote: “Alastair Sim’s my favourite too, though I love the Bill Murray one too! I was lucky enough to see Alastair Sim in the West End of London, when he was playing Captain Cook to Wendy Craig’s Peter Pan.”That must have been awesome!
Good review and it’s Muppets Christmas Carol. Audibles version with Derek Jacobi is pretty awesome as well!
That should say Muppets is my favourite version but can’t work out how to edit!!
Jo wrote: "That should say Muppets is my favourite version but can’t work out how to edit!!"Jo wrote: "Good review and it’s Muppets Christmas Carol. Audibles version with Derek Jacobi is pretty awesome as well!"
Thank you! I did notice several audio versions - including some that were more radio play than just a reading of the book
NOTE: I just watched the new version on FX with Guy Pearce as Scrooge. Very different, very dark, but very good!
Matthew wrote: "NOTE: I just watched the new version on FX with Guy Pearce as Scrooge. Very different, very dark, but very good!"We watched several versions this season; will have to look for that one.
Anyone see the Patrick Stewart version?
Joseph wrote: "Anyone see the Patrick Stewart version?"Yes, that was one we watched. It is quite faithful; I liked the portrayal of Fred in that one.
I just rewatched "Mickey's Christmas Carol." I saw it in the theaters in 1983ish, and it gave me nightmares for years.
Audrey wrote: "Matthew wrote: "NOTE: I just watched the new version on FX with Guy Pearce as Scrooge. Very different, very dark, but very good!"We watched several versions this season; will have to look for tha..."
It strays far from the source material, but is an interesting take.
Matt.. There's a great film titled, The Man who created Christmas, which is the story of how Dickens wrote the book. Complete with Chris Plummer who plays Scrooge, it's well done and worth seeing!
Jonathan wrote: "Matt.. There's a great film titled, The Man who created Christmas, which is the story of how Dickens wrote the book. Complete with Chris Plummer who plays Scrooge, it's well done and worth seeing!"Awesome! Thanks for the rec - I will keep my eye out for it!
That was a great movie; I agree.
Amelia Simpson wrote: "Same in my house it's Christmas eve and btw merry christmas"Merry Christmas, Amelia! 🎄😃
My favorite movie is the version with George C. Scott. Other versions are Henry Winkler in An American Christmas Carol and,believe or not, Vanessa Williams in Diva's Christmas Carol that was recently released on DVD.
Terri wrote: "My favorite movie is the version with George C. Scott. Other versions are Henry Winkler in An American Christmas Carol and,believe or not, Vanessa Williams in Diva's Christmas Carol that was recent..."Wow! Interesting! I have not heard of the second two you mentioned - thanks for the recs! 😃🎄
Has anyone ever heard the Audible version by Tim Curry? I also just saw the FX version with Guy Pearce.
Joseph wrote: "Has anyone ever heard the Audible version by Tim Curry? I also just saw the FX version with Guy Pearce."Oh, yeah - that Guy Pearce version was not bad!
