Best "A Christmas Carol" movie? - Blu-ray Forum

DealsR4theDevil · 11-29-2011, 12:32 AM

I know there have been more than a few versions of this story released ... Anyone wanna recommend their favorite?

Morsoth · 11-29-2011, 12:43 AM

I always loved the Muppet one, and the 1951 version, but now, my all time favorite goes to the new Walt Disney version in CGI. Simply one of the best adaptation of that novel, and visualy impressive.

AlexSing · 11-29-2011, 12:47 AM

I can't decided between he Muppet one and Scrooged!

Tom Hiddleston · 11-29-2011, 12:51 AM

Def. A Muppet Christmas Carol. I don't usually go for Christmas films, but I enjoy it.

thelittleprince · 11-29-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hiddleston

Def. A Muppet Christmas Carol. I don't usually go for Christmas films, but I enjoy it.

A Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite as well. Always brings me to tears when I see that scene with Tiny Tim. Michael Caine is my favorite Scrooge. Which reminds me, I have to look for my DVD copy (wish it's on Blu already

) so I can watch it next month.

Freezeup · 11-29-2011, 01:05 AM

Scrooged.

But if you want something more traditional, the Disney one or 1939s Christmas Carol gets my vote.

Muppets is awesome too.

Pyoko · 11-29-2011, 01:12 AM

The George C. Scott version. Unfortunately the Blu-ray is rubbish.

paul_66 · 11-29-2011, 01:16 AM

Alastair Sim - 1951, period.

The Mad Kiwi · 11-29-2011, 01:16 AM

I have a soft spot for Mickey's Christmas Carol (which isn't available on Blu-ray, yet) since that was my introduction to the story. In terms of straight-forward adaptations, though, the George C. Scott and Disney's CG one are both top notch. The Muppet Christmas Carol is also surprisingly more sincere than you might expect, but that one's supposedly not coming on Blu-ray till March in a Muppets boxed set from Disney.

Tom Hiddleston · 11-29-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thelittleprince

A Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite as well. Always brings me to tears when I see that scene with Tiny Tim. Michael Caine is my favorite Scrooge. Which reminds me, I have to look for my DVD copy (wish it's on Blu already

) so I can watch it next month.

He's mine as well. I also have a soft spot for Jim Carrey because he's, well Jim Carrey.

I actually do not have the DVD, I may wait for the blu ray release. I don't like to upgrade films that I already have.

shacmasta · 11-29-2011, 01:21 AM

It all depends...Even though I'm only in my early 30's As far as timeless classics? I grew up with The 1951 film "A Christmas Carol", starring Alastair Sim and The 1970 musical "Scrooge" starring Albert Finney both being played continuously when i was a child growing up and both have become tradition to me on many levels. Both are on Blu-ray...

As far as my Favorite? Hands down Scrooged, starring Bill Murray.

I also have a soft spot for Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol.

HonestJohn · 11-29-2011, 01:23 AM

Favorite of all time ... (B&W)

Followed by the George C. Scott version.

SpartanIre · 11-29-2011, 01:26 AM

Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Muppet's Christmas Carol

bboisvert · 11-29-2011, 01:32 AM

Definitely the 1980s George C. Scott version.

benbess · 11-29-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by paul_66

Alastair Sim - 1951, period.

I think I sort of agree....

Sim is number one for me, then it's a tie between the Muppet one and the new CGI one from Disney...

jlee24219 · 11-29-2011, 01:36 AM

Scrooged is my favorite, but for a classic try the George C. Scott one, by far my favorite

Yojimbo68 · 11-29-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by paul_66

Alastair Sim - 1951, period.

Yep. Nothing else compares! Next...

Ite · 11-29-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SpartanIre

Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Muppet's Christmas Carol

This.

charlieray1 · 11-29-2011, 01:55 AM

George C. Scott for sure. A wonderful film, and more accurate to the book than the (also wonderful) Alastair Sim version which adds many sequences to Christmas past. Those are by far the best adaptations.

I'm surprised by the love for the Disney one. It certainly has some wonderful moments, but it's too in love with its technology. Time and again it kills an emotionally effective moment with a "Gee Whiz!" action sequence. The worst is Scrooge getting shrunken to the size of a mouse during the scene where his possessions are getting sold off by thieves. Instead of old Ebeneezer's growing horror as he slowly realizes his fate, he's busy . . . being chased by a mouse.

Parts of it are great, but it can't decide if it's a somber, faithful re-telling, or a slap-stick cartoon.

George C. for the win!

Ronin48 · 11-29-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bboisvert

Definitely the 1980s George C. Scott version.

I totally agree. He plays the part perfect!

11-29-2011, 12:32 AM	#1
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	Best "A Christmas Carol" movie? I know there have been more than a few versions of this story released ... Anyone wanna recommend their favorite?

11-29-2011, 12:51 AM	#4
Tom Hiddleston Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Birmingham, Alabama. :( Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:2	Muppet Christmas Carol. Def. A Muppet Christmas Carol. I don't usually go for Christmas films, but I enjoy it.

11-29-2011, 01:55 AM	#19
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	George C. Scott for sure. A wonderful film, and more accurate to the book than the (also wonderful) Alastair Sim version which adds many sequences to Christmas past. Those are by far the best adaptations. I'm surprised by the love for the Disney one. It certainly has some wonderful moments, but it's too in love with its technology. Time and again it kills an emotionally effective moment with a "Gee Whiz!" action sequence. The worst is Scrooge getting shrunken to the size of a mouse during the scene where his possessions are getting sold off by thieves. Instead of old Ebeneezer's growing horror as he slowly realizes his fate, he's busy . . . being chased by a mouse. Parts of it are great, but it can't decide if it's a somber, faithful re-telling, or a slap-stick cartoon. George C. for the win! Last edited by charlieray1; 11-29-2011 at 01:57 AM.

11-29-2011, 12:43 AM	#2
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I always loved the Muppet one, and the 1951 version, but now, my all time favorite goes to the new Walt Disney version in CGI. Simply one of the best adaptation of that novel, and visualy impressive.

11-29-2011, 12:47 AM	#3
AlexSing Expert Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Singapore (via London) Blu-ray collection:137	I can't decided between he Muppet one and Scrooged!

11-29-2011, 01:05 AM	#6
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Scrooged. But if you want something more traditional, the Disney one or 1939s Christmas Carol gets my vote. Muppets is awesome too.

11-29-2011, 01:12 AM	#7
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	The George C. Scott version. Unfortunately the Blu-ray is rubbish.

11-29-2011, 01:16 AM	#8
paul_66 Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:325 Blu-ray collection:2324	Alastair Sim - 1951, period.

11-29-2011, 01:16 AM	#9
The Mad Kiwi Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:128 Digital collection:16	I have a soft spot for Mickey's Christmas Carol (which isn't available on Blu-ray, yet) since that was my introduction to the story. In terms of straight-forward adaptations, though, the George C. Scott and Disney's CG one are both top notch. The Muppet Christmas Carol is also surprisingly more sincere than you might expect, but that one's supposedly not coming on Blu-ray till March in a Muppets boxed set from Disney.

11-29-2011, 01:21 AM	#11
shacmasta Active Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Queens, New York Blu-ray collection:613 Trading Score:2	It all depends...Even though I'm only in my early 30's As far as timeless classics? I grew up with The 1951 film "A Christmas Carol", starring Alastair Sim and The 1970 musical "Scrooge" starring Albert Finney both being played continuously when i was a child growing up and both have become tradition to me on many levels. Both are on Blu-ray... As far as my Favorite? Hands down Scrooged, starring Bill Murray. I also have a soft spot for Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol.

11-29-2011, 01:23 AM	#12
HonestJohn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Final Frontier ... 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:547 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:2	Favorite of all time ... (B&W) Followed by the George C. Scott version.

11-29-2011, 01:26 AM	#13
SpartanIre Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:95 Blu-ray collection:5704 DVD collection:200	Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Muppet's Christmas Carol

11-29-2011, 01:32 AM	#14
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	Definitely the 1980s George C. Scott version.

11-29-2011, 01:36 AM	#16
jlee24219 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:VA/KY 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:130 Trading Score:83	Scrooged is my favorite, but for a classic try the George C. Scott one, by far my favorite

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