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Model Number: DDUE 8500

Brand: Unknown

Online Retailer ID: 089859850028

Located in: DVD, Fantasy, Period Film

Widely considered to be the definitive of the many film versions of Charles Dickens classic novel is this 1951 British adaptation, starring Alastair Sim (entitled Scrooge in its U.K. release). Sim plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a London miser who, despite his wealth, refuses to make charitable contributions and treats his sole employee, Bob Cratchit, as an indentured servant. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who was as selfish as Scrooge in life and has been condemned to an eternity of wandering the Earth in shackles. Marley informs Scrooge that hes to receive a trio of spirits that night who will take him on a journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. As Scrooge encounters each apparition, he is taken on a tour of his life and realizes what a wretch he is, transformed by greed from an idealistic youth into an embittered ogre. Infused with a new, cheery outlook, Scrooge sets about earning his redemption. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Engaging characters (3), Great story (3)

Best Uses:

At home (3)

Love this version, bought it to have it

By Jen

from Watertown, NY on 1/17/2008

Pros:

Emotionally Engaging, Engaging Characters, Great Story

Best Uses:

At Home, Younger Viewers

Describe Yourself:

Casual Viewer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This plays once a year and late at night, I like to catch it every year and bought it in case I miss it when it airs.

Christmas classic

By SLS

from Southern California on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Emotionally Engaging, Engaging Characters, Epic Cast, Great Story

Best Uses:

At Home, Perfect Gift

Describe Yourself:

Casual Viewer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I set my DVR search to find this particular version of "A Chrismas Carol" on Thanksgiving afternoon. It's my partner's favorite, and Christmas just wouldn't be complete without it, even though we've watched it almost each year for 15 years.

I found the George C. Scott version, the Kelsey Grammar musical version, and the 1934 British version, but not this one. Finally, a few days before Christmas, I gave up and ordered it.

We sat down and watched it on Christmas Eve Eve. It was better than ever, because of the enhancements made to the film. But it is the story itself that is so great, and Alastair Sim's portrayal of Scrooge is the best.

We look forward to watching this movie every year for another 15 years--and more!

Still the best and I would buy it again!

By damnyankie

from marshall, IL on 1/10/2008

Pros:

Broad Appeal, Colorized version v good, Engaging Characters, Epic Cast, Excellent remastered bw, Great Cinematography, Great Story

Best Uses:

At Home, Perfect Gift

Describe Yourself:

Movie Buff

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the remastered black and white version. I enjoyed the colorized version too but think the black and white is best as a classic. Out of all the makes/remakes of A Christmas Carol, this is the best with Alastair Sim

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