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Among the many films and TV shows which add a new twist to Charles Dickens' classic tale, Blackadder's Christmas Carol is the most ingenious. Made between Blackadder the Third (1987) and Blackadder Goes Forth (1989), the inspired concept is to recast the self-serving Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) in Dickens' Scrooge role, but rather than a misanthropic miser make him the most kind-hearted man in England. Tony Robinson's Baldrick is as moronic as ever, while Robbie Coltrane plays the Spirit of Christmas like a forerunner to his Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, showing Edmund visions of past and future to not quite the desired effect. Hugh Laurie returns as the Prince Regent from Blackadder the Third and the entire court from Blackadder II (1986) is reassembled for japes involving a merry seasonal death warrant. Miranda Richardson is outrageously capricious as Elizabeth I, then takes the character a stage further in a decadent space opera future which also sees Patsy (Nursie) Byrne as an android. Though not quite as laugh-out-loud funny as the regular Blackadder series this is an excellent Yuletide special.
On the DVD: Blackadder's Christmas Carol offers nothing extra on DVD other than the inclusion of optional subtitles. The sound is mono but crystal clear and the 4:3 image is good considering the source material is a TV studio production shot on video. --Gary S Dalkin
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is quite simply the best Christmas DVD this year and features Blackadder, Baldrick and all the characters from previous series. In a reversal of the original Scrooge story Blackadder starts off as the kindest man in all of England and when he is shown an alternative life by the Ghost (of all Christmasses) played superbly by Robbie Coltrane, he takes revenge on all those who used him when he was good by being the most horrid man in all England. Its a scream from start to finish. Buy it now you wont regret it.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite often the Christmas 'specials' of the most popular tv comedies turn out to to be anything but special.
This one, however is top quality.
Its a take on 'A Christmas Carol' - with Rowan Atkinson in great form as Ebeneezer Blackadder the "kindest and loveliest man in all of England".
His kindly nature is demonstrated at the start of the episode as, on Christmas Eve the townsfolk gradually take advantage of his amiability and fleece him of his Christmas gifts and money, leaving him and his sidekick Baldrick with nothing.
He is visited on Christmas eve by an apparition - a hilarious turn by Robbie Coltrane who, under duress shows Blackadder how well his ancestors had done by being anything but nice.
This of course turns Blackadder from the nice chap at the start to the hard-bitten cynic we all know and love.
The jokes are mostly excellent, as are the supporting cast with Tony Robinson always good as Baldrick and Miriam Margolyes putting in a hilariously camp performance as Queen Victoria.
The show also has a real seasonal feel to it with the snow falling in Victorian London.
If you want some Christmas cynicism and plenty of laughs, this is for you.
This one, however is top quality.
Its a take on 'A Christmas Carol' - with Rowan Atkinson in great form as Ebeneezer Blackadder the "kindest and loveliest man in all of England".
His kindly nature is demonstrated at the start of the episode as, on Christmas Eve the townsfolk gradually take advantage of his amiability and fleece him of his Christmas gifts and money, leaving him and his sidekick Baldrick with nothing.
He is visited on Christmas eve by an apparition - a hilarious turn by Robbie Coltrane who, under duress shows Blackadder how well his ancestors had done by being anything but nice.
This of course turns Blackadder from the nice chap at the start to the hard-bitten cynic we all know and love.
The jokes are mostly excellent, as are the supporting cast with Tony Robinson always good as Baldrick and Miriam Margolyes putting in a hilariously camp performance as Queen Victoria.
The show also has a real seasonal feel to it with the snow falling in Victorian London.
If you want some Christmas cynicism and plenty of laughs, this is for you.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By phillyman
Format:DVD
Having seen Blackadder's Christmas Carol for the first time today, thus completing my Blackadder collection, I can honestly say I have not been disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this extended episode from start to finish, with plenty of amusing moments to keep me laughing throughout. If you buy the DVD you will find it's money well spent.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed!
I am a great fan of Blackadder and all he's incarnation and I do quite like this Christmas Carol special. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MrJay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every house should own this DVD!!
It's a BRILLIANT DVD!! Bought it as a gift for someone but might have to buy myself a copy too..It's very funny! Quick delivery and good service...thank you :)
Published 3 months ago by Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Black Adder
Predictably fun to watch as always - good for a bit of relaxation - Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson an excellent combo
Published 3 months ago by Zanababy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just so funny....
I remember feeling the Blackadder series was getting a bit tired when this was shown one Christmas in the late 1980s. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Freddy Freeloader
2.0 out of 5 stars
i didn't know about different regions
DVDd is fine and all, I found out the hard way that DVD's from Europe may not play in region one only players.
Published 3 months ago by Rogelio Vivanco
4.0 out of 5 stars
Blackadder's Christmas Carol [1988][DVD]
You could say a reversed tack on the original story. While it's not the best 'Balckadder' story, it's a very amusing and enjoyable pasttime!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Wight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas Carol
As funny as I remember Blackadder always was and a new take on a very old story for a change
Published 4 months ago by Bookaholic
4.0 out of 5 stars
side splitting humour
if you are a blackadder/rowan atkinson fan you will love this. Very enjoyable due to being different to every other version.
Published 4 months ago by jacs
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant, brilliant parody of Dickens' classic tale!
At its best, Blackadder is a thing of absolute perfection. Richard Curtis & Ben Elton's writing - along with Rowan Atkinson's FLAWLESS interpretation of the diabolical, conniving... Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars
Subtle plans are here again!
The twist of having Ebenezeer Blackadder start off good and then turn bad is inspired, and the flashbacks recreate the original series 2 and 3 faultlessly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lord Anon
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