| | Christmas Carol Blu-ray
| Category | Family DVDs, Blu-ray Movies, Christmas Videos, Dramas, Recommended, Classic, Self-Discovery, Christmas/Chanukkah, Ghosts, Holidays | | Starring | Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Hermione Baddeley | | Director | Brian Desmond Hurst | | Composer | Richard Addinsell | | Costume Designer | Constance Da Pinna, Doris Lee | | Director of Photography | C. Pennington-Richards | | Editor | Clive Donner | | Producer | George Minter | | Screenwriter | Noel Langley | | Story | Charles Dickens |
Standard Screen; Widescreen; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles; Spanish Subtitles; Dir/Cast Commentary; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re In this adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol," a remake of the 1938 film, miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four Ghosts: his old business partners Jacob and Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Ebeneezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) contentedly meanders through his life as a cruel miser until one fateful Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghosts. The spirits show him how his behavior has degenerated over the years as his heart has become colder. Using events from Scrooge's idealistic past, dreary present, and dismal future, the apparitions try their best to melt his steely soul. Will Scrooge see the error of his ways and learn the true meaning of Christmas? Check out this hailed classic and find out! Many critics widely consider this the definitive film version of Charles Dickens' cherished novel.
A remake of the 1938 film.
Additional cast: Olga Edwardes (Fred's Wife); Michael Dolan (The Spirit of Christmas Past); C. Konarski (Spirit of the Future); Noel Howlett (1st Collector); Fred Johnson (2nd Collector); and Douglas Muir (2nd Businessman). Christmas Carol Reviews: "...This flick is not only the gold standard against which all other holiday films should be measured, but also one of the greatest films ever made, period..."
-- Leah Reisman-Senes, Entertainment Weekly "[T]his is the definitive choice among all the feature versions....Alastair Sim, gimlet-eyed and gleefully acidulous, is Scrooge..."Wall Street Journal Christmas Carol | List Price | $29.99 (You save $10.50) | | Studio | VCI Home Video (Video Communications, Inc.) | | Orig Year | 1951 | | CD Universe Part number | 7973001 | | Catalog number | 9001 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | New Christmas Carol BRAY release date Nov 03, 2009 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Also Known As | Scrooge | | Running Time | 86 Minutes | | Additional Info | Remastered; Subtitled | | Movie Details | B&W and Color; Remastered; Subtitled; Blu-ray/DVD |
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A true classic
This is a absolutely the best version of Christmas carol that was ever made. Allistair Sims puts on a wonderous performance as Scrooge. And to get both colour and B/W on one dvd "amazing". Grab this one while it is still available.Watching this movie should be a family tradition for everyone both young and old.
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This review is for a different format. Great Movie
The best Christmas carol ever made. Alastair Sim is the best Scrooge ever!
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This review is for a different format. The Best Version Still
Versions of the "Christmas Carol" come and go, but this is still the best. The cast (especially Alistair Sim) are all as perfect as the sets and lighting. This rendition has just the right touch of darkness necessary to make Scrooge's redemption all the more delightful when it comes. The camerawork is so rich in black and white that the colorized version (also on this DVD) should be avoided at all costs. Top notch!
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This review is for a different format. Alistair Sim Outstanding
Alastair Sim's performance alone makes this more than worth the time it takes to watch. Obviously, the technology and general performances are somewhat dated, but no one can hope to compare with Sim's portrayal of Ebeneezer Scrooge. The unbridled delight and joy he displays after his "rebirth" is a marvel to observe. This was likely the inspiration for Ron Moody's inspired performance as Fagan in "Oliver" in 1968.
All in all, an annual Christmas "must-see."
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Christmas Carol DVD Blu-ray Disc Features:
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1.37
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Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English, Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, Spanish
Subtitles - English, Spanish
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