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This parody adaptation set in the late 1980s, tells the story of a greedy TV network executive who is visited by three spirits in order to mend his ways. I feel that trimming 25 minutes or so would help the pacing, although some of the original scenes that were added in this version of the story are rather charming, making it a worthwhile viewing overall.ĥ. The musical numbers were fine, although only a couple of them were particularly memorable. Albert Finney puts in a decent performance as Scrooge, although I wish he hadn't tried to act quite so old, as it wasn't consistently convincing. There is great detail and plenty of color in the set and costume designs. This is probably the most visually beautiful version of the story yet produced. I wasn't as satisfied with the final redemption scene in this version as I am with other versions, but this is still one of the best overall film adaptations.Ĥ. This is a fantastic adaptation of the story with a few embellishments, which adds more context in the Ghost of Christmas Past with more emphasis on Scrooge's sister and how he handled Marley's death. A Christmas Carol (1951) - Starring Alistair Sim This is my family's favorite version of the movie, and really in most ways is a tie for first place on my list.ģ.

The entire missing 3 minutes come from the removal of the song 'The Love is Gone' from the scene in the past where Ebenezer and Belle part ways.

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Note that the full version of the movie is 89 minutes and may not be easy to find as several releases, including those on Blu-Ray and streaming services are cut to 86 minutes. This version contains excellent humor and memorable songs and a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the story. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - Starring Michael CaineĪ musical version of the story using various Muppets playing the characters in the story and Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. I nearly always shed a tear during the final redemption scenes.Ģ. For me, this is number one, because it draws me into the story in a deeper emotional way than any of the others. This is an all around excellent production with a wonderful cast, music, and a faithful adaptation of the original story. Scott was nominated for an Emmy for his performance as Scrooge in this American TV adaptation.

A Christmas Carol (1984) - Starring George C. If you happen to know where I can find any of the missing ones or if you find any inaccuracies in my information, please e-mail me and let me know at Ten Listġ.

It is my goal to maintain this page as the most comprehensive list of movie and TV adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Most of all, I hope I lead some of you to viewing some of my favorite versions for the very first time! Cheers and Merry Christmas!Īlso notice that this is a work in progress and some are listed without a review, because I have either not gotten to them or I do not know where to find them. Of course, this is only my opinion, so you are entirely welcome to disagree with me and make your own list. I have provided my top ten list, followed by individual reviews for each one. In preparation for writing my own musical adaptation, Ebenezer, I tried to watch all available versions to see what did and didn't work well in various adaptations. In fact, it is such a beloved story that it has been adapted numerous times. I have read the book several times as well as having seen many different versions of the story on film and television. I have always been a great fan of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens.

Top Ten Adaptations of Charles Dickens's A Christmas CarolĬlick here to purchase the FULL PACKAGE of EBENEZER materials (libretto, accompaniment MP3s, underscoring MP3s)