What is your favorite adaptation of A Christmas Carol ?
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Probably The Muppets.
I actually didn't hate the Jim Carrey one, the darker take on it was enjoyable.
I actually didn't hate the Jim Carrey one, the darker take on it was enjoyable.
Muppets is great, but also shoutout to the 30min Disney one from the 80s with Scrooge McDuck as Ebeneezer Scrooge and Mickey as Bob. I've watched it about 5-10 times this christmas with my daughter, and I loved it as a kid, and it's as good as an adult as it was then. Although I always thought it was longer, like a full hour, it's pretty short.
The scene of the giant taking the roof off the houses and peeking inside, or using the light post as a flashlight is great.
The scene of the giant taking the roof off the houses and peeking inside, or using the light post as a flashlight is great.
My mom and dad LOVE the Muppets Christmas Carol. It's probably their favorite holiday movie.
My favorite is probably the Disney version but not the animated one, instead I love the LP audio version they put out the year before the animated one that has a lot more songs. Still has Alan Young as Scrooge, etc. It's great.
EDIT - Actually I think you can listen to that version on Amazon HERE
My favorite is probably the Disney version but not the animated one, instead I love the LP audio version they put out the year before the animated one that has a lot more songs. Still has Alan Young as Scrooge, etc. It's great.
EDIT - Actually I think you can listen to that version on Amazon HERE
Haha, I still sing "I hate people" on the regular, and "thank you very much" is a family tradition.
Mickey's Christmas Carol, but I've not really watched an adult version, so my knowledge is limited. I would imagine I would enjoy Sir Patrick Stewart's version, but I would have to see it to be sure.
Mickey's Christmas Carol and George C Scott ones are my go-to ones.
Hot take: I don't consider the Muppet one to be that great.
Hot take: I don't consider the Muppet one to be that great.
The 1970 Scrooge with Albert Finney is a Christmas tradition in our family. We can pretty much quote it word for word!
Film adaptations:
1. Patrick Stewart Adaptation
2. Scrooge (Albert Finney musical)
3. Muppets
4. Geroge C. Scott Adaptation
5. Scrooged
6. Simms
7. Carrey (The animation is just too ugly. I would LOVE for someone to just traditionally animate it, because the voice cast is fantastic)
Specials:
1. Black Adder's Christmas Carol
2. Mickey's Christmas Carol
3. Mr. Magoo
Worst Fucking Adaptation Ever And It Should Be Wiped From Existence:
Last year's BBC miniseries with Guy Pierce.
Pretty sure you can ask a mod to change your name.
And it is one amazing mustache.
1. Patrick Stewart Adaptation
2. Scrooge (Albert Finney musical)
3. Muppets
4. Geroge C. Scott Adaptation
5. Scrooged
6. Simms
7. Carrey (The animation is just too ugly. I would LOVE for someone to just traditionally animate it, because the voice cast is fantastic)
Specials:
1. Black Adder's Christmas Carol
2. Mickey's Christmas Carol
3. Mr. Magoo
Worst Fucking Adaptation Ever And It Should Be Wiped From Existence:
Last year's BBC miniseries with Guy Pierce.
Pretty sure you can ask a mod to change your name.
And it is one amazing mustache.
The first one that springs to mind is the Mickey's Christmas Carol, as it's the one I watched most often as a kid.
Also have a soft spot for Scrooged.
Also have a soft spot for Scrooged.
Muppets
I also vaguely remember seeing the mickey one and thought it was good at the time. I should rewatch sometime.
I also vaguely remember seeing the mickey one and thought it was good at the time. I should rewatch sometime.
If you're looking for direct adaptations you can't go wrong with the Patrick Stewart version or George C Scott. Both are very direct adaptations. I prefer the Stewart version. Both Stewart and Scott are fantastic as scrooge, but I think the Stewart version has the better supporting cast).
The Simms version is also a very direct adaptation. It adds a lot to the Christmas Past segment to show Scrooge's more gradual downfall, but I just don't think any of the performances really stand out compared to other adaptations.
