A Christmas Carol 1951 - Alastair Sim Scrooge 60th Review - Blu-ray Forum

bluskies · 06-26-2009, 09:16 PM

A Christmas Carol Blu-ray Nov 3, 2009

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VCI Entertainment is releasing the holiday classic A Christmas Carol (1951), starring Alastair Sim, on Blu. Release date: Nov 3rd 2009

Extras include:

Audio Commentary by George Cole
Includes the Standard DVD with Both the 4:3 and the 16:9 versions
Bios

List price apparently will be $29.99.

http://www.classicflix.com/christmas...ay-p-8829.html

AlaskaDon · 06-26-2009, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the heads up. This is a must buy for me. It's been a tradition for many years that we watch this on Christmas Eve. It will be nice to have it in Blu.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-26-2009, 09:41 PM

FANTASTIC! This is a movie I have seen more than any other and it still gets to me each and every time! I still have my (almost worn out) VHS copy and the DVD.

This movie is really dear to me!

John

The Big Blue · 06-26-2009, 09:51 PM

Jack Torrance · 06-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Yay! The best version too! Can't wait

charlieray1 · 06-26-2009, 10:09 PM

Excellent film, and a definite buy for me.

A little worried about the quality though -- their most recent release of it had a real "patched-together from very different sources" look.

Also, on DVD, the 16x9 version is just a badly cropped print of the usual 4x3 print.

Still, put me down to buy it.

EricJ · 06-26-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlieray1

Excellent film, and a definite buy for me.

A little worried about the quality though -- their most recent release of it had a real "patched-together from very different sources" look.

Also, on DVD, the 16x9 version is just a badly cropped print of the usual 4x3 print.

This is the same disk and company that coined the term "Tilt 'N Scan" for cropped 4:3 movies, hoping it would catch on--
Any word yet on whether they've abandoned those old wartime fears, or are they just up-dumping the previous "widescreen" version?

(Still, VCI's only got one mainstream recognizable seller, but they stay in there pitching!)

bluskies · 06-26-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlieray1

Excellent film, and a definite buy for me.

Also, on DVD, the 16x9 version is just a badly cropped print of the usual 4x3 print.

LOL, any film that is cropped from 4x3 to 16x9 is badly cropped in my book. But you know how some just can't stand having black borders on the sides of their picture.

ewsjr · 06-27-2009, 01:56 AM

This is hands down my favorite Christmas film of all time. Our family, there are 8 of us with 6 being married, have our Christmas on the 24th and when we are done, which is usually around 1am, I head home with my parents and we watch this great film. It has been a tradition with me and my parents for the last 25 years. That's why I love this film plus the fact that is so well done. looking forward to ordering this blu-ray.

McCrutchy · 06-27-2009, 02:04 AM

This is my favorite version (Alastair Sim is fantastic), but something tells me it won't get the treatment it deserves. For instance, I would REALLY like a documentary on Alastair Sim, since he is so unknown especially beyond this film.

ryandubbz · 06-27-2009, 02:33 AM

is this going to be the black and white version or is it colorized???

blukrank · 06-27-2009, 03:30 AM

Yeah I will be getting this classic movie. Hopefully some other great Christmas movies will be out by Christmas too? Love to have Miracle on 34th Street on Blu-Ray?

Nutbunnies · 06-27-2009, 04:31 AM

Both Miracle on 34th Streets were announced months ago

HotRats · 06-27-2009, 08:58 AM

This is a truly great version but my favourite is the 1971 animated version also with Alastair Sim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hA5T...2B70CB&index=0 still not issued on DVD. If anyone reading this thread is unfamiliar with Sim they should immediately get School For Scoundrels (1960) and The Green Man

Deciazulado · 06-27-2009, 09:30 AM

Amazon pre-order

Johnny Vinyl · 06-27-2009, 09:53 AM

The Alastair Sim version is by far my favourite as I said earlier, but I also like the George C. Scott one and the Henry Winkler - An American Christmas Carol.

All 3 get regular playtime during the holidays. It wouldn't be Christmas without them!

John

paperthrower2000 · 06-27-2009, 12:04 PM

The best "nuff said"

STARSCREAM · 06-27-2009, 03:33 PM

Grand Bob · 06-27-2009, 03:40 PM

The Alastair Sim version is one of my two favorite Christmas movies, the other being White Christmas. Hopefully that will get blu-ray treatment soon.

gte747e · 06-27-2009, 11:57 PM

Is ClassicFlix reputable? I'm considering Pre-ordering Christmas Carol. It is much less than Amazon.

06-26-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:248 Blu-ray reviews: 71	A Christmas Carol 1951 - Alastair Sim Scrooge 60th Review A Christmas Carol Blu-ray Nov 3, 2009 A Christmas Carol Blu-ray Review A Christmas Carol Blu-ray 60th Anniversary Edition Nov 8, 2011 A Christmas Carol 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review VCI Entertainment is releasing the holiday classic A Christmas Carol (1951), starring Alastair Sim, on Blu. Release date: Nov 3rd 2009 Extras include: Audio Commentary by George Cole Includes the Standard DVD with Both the 4:3 and the 16:9 versions Bios List price apparently will be $29.99. http://www.classicflix.com/christmas...ay-p-8829.html Last edited by Deciazulado; 11-11-2011 at 03:51 PM.

06-26-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	FANTASTIC! This is a movie I have seen more than any other and it still gets to me each and every time! I still have my (almost worn out) VHS copy and the DVD. This movie is really dear to me! John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

06-26-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Yay! The best version too! Can't wait "Bye... for now." -ETM *& "Find him. You know what to do... you know what to do." ETM to Johnny Fraddo*

06-27-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:541 DVD collection:87 PS3 collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 5 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:10	This is my favorite version (Alastair Sim is fantastic), but something tells me it won't get the treatment it deserves. For instance, I would REALLY like a documentary on Alastair Sim, since he is so unknown especially beyond this film. "You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment."

06-27-2009, 08:58 AM	#14
HotRats Special Member Member since:Mar 2009	This is a truly great version but my favourite is the 1971 animated version also with Alastair Sim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hA5T...2B70CB&index=0 still not issued on DVD. If anyone reading this thread is unfamiliar with Sim they should immediately get School For Scoundrels (1960) and The Green Man "There's nothing wrong with Britain that impaling the Prime Minister wouldn't cure"

06-26-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:174	Thanks for the heads up. This is a must buy for me. It's been a tradition for many years that we watch this on Christmas Eve. It will be nice to have it in Blu.

06-26-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1

06-26-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
charlieray1 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews:1	Excellent film, and a definite buy for me. A little worried about the quality though -- their most recent release of it had a real "patched-together from very different sources" look. Also, on DVD, the 16x9 version is just a badly cropped print of the usual 4x3 print. Still, put me down to buy it.

06-27-2009, 01:56 AM	#9
ewsjr Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Akron, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:26	This is hands down my favorite Christmas film of all time. Our family, there are 8 of us with 6 being married, have our Christmas on the 24th and when we are done, which is usually around 1am, I head home with my parents and we watch this great film. It has been a tradition with me and my parents for the last 25 years. That's why I love this film plus the fact that is so well done. looking forward to ordering this blu-ray.

06-27-2009, 02:33 AM	#11
ryandubbz Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:558 PS3 collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 3 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	is this going to be the black and white version or is it colorized???

06-27-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	Yeah I will be getting this classic movie. Hopefully some other great Christmas movies will be out by Christmas too? Love to have Miracle on 34th Street on Blu-Ray?

06-27-2009, 04:31 AM	#13
Nutbunnies Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:80	Both Miracle on 34th Streets were announced months ago

06-27-2009, 09:30 AM	#15
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:2268 DVD collection:2328 PS3 collection:5	Amazon pre-order

06-27-2009, 09:53 AM	#16
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	The Alastair Sim version is by far my favourite as I said earlier, but I also like the George C. Scott one and the Henry Winkler - An American Christmas Carol. All 3 get regular playtime during the holidays. It wouldn't be Christmas without them! John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

06-27-2009, 12:04 PM	#17
paperthrower2000 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Atlantic Canada Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1382 Blu-ray reviews:10	The best "nuff said" Sony 52XBR9 Sony XBR52HX909 DENON AVR-2808CI with PARADIGM speakers(7.1) Sony HT-CT350 home Theatre System Sony BDPS470 PS3

06-27-2009, 03:33 PM	#18
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 PS3 collection:5 PS3 reviews:2 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:3	You wouldn't like me when I'm angry

06-27-2009, 03:40 PM	#19
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Alastair Sim version is one of my two favorite Christmas movies, the other being White Christmas. Hopefully that will get blu-ray treatment soon.

06-27-2009, 11:57 PM	#20
gte747e Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:82	Is ClassicFlix reputable? I'm considering Pre-ordering Christmas Carol. It is much less than Amazon.

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