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Christmas just would not be the same without Alastair Sim giving the performance of a lifetime as Scrooge in this truly wonderful British adaptation of Charles Dickens immortal A Christmas Carol...
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Full Screen
English
Region 2
Interactive Scene Access
Colourised Scenes
Star Biographies
No subtitles
English
Region 2
Interactive Scene Access
Colourised Scenes
Star Biographies
No subtitles
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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have loved this film since I first saw it on television as a child, through worn out home video to a budget release some years ago.
I dragged a close friend along to see it last year when it returned to the cinema . A step that is always a risk in that one fears that it will not live up to expectations . I was thrilled that he was as moved by it as I was and continue to be.
Sim is faultless, the supporting cast superb and if you do not cry either at the death of Scrooge's sister ,feared death of Tiny Tim or the reconciliation then you are cold indeed!
Buy it in its spanking new remastering and you will have a treat that can be watched over and over again with renewed and increasing pleasure
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In my opinion this is THE definitive big screen version of Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol'. The acting is brilliant, and the dialogue is very convincing. Being shot in black and white gives this film the right mood and feel. I bought this DVD when it was released last year and if you did not buy it then, then I suggest you buy it now. It is the perfect Christmas film.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well ... for anybody with any doubt as to which version of 'A Christmas Carol' (and there are many) is the one most likely to stand up to repeated and repeated and repeated viewings, the best thing you can do is have a look at just a few of the favourable reviews on here of this extraordinary and magical film.
Detractors' comments (the very few) are not worth taking seriously, and it can safely be said that this utterly English production is a true classic of cinema. So what if it's over 50 years old ? What's the problem with that ? Dickens wrote the original story nearly 200 years ago, and we don't turn round and quibble that it's 'dated' or 'old-fashioned' ... we enjoy it for what it is. Some works is any medium are timeless. This is one of them. The production values are high, the design is superb, and the photography is stunning.
You can safely sit back and revel in this. Not least because of the delicious central performances. Alistair Sim is a remarkable character actor with one of the most expressive faces in film history: the slightest twist of his countenance allows the audience to see into Scrooge's very soul: you will suffer with the old miser, cry with him, fear with him, and ultimately laugh with him. This is true star quality - a rare thing indeed.
Worry not that somebody had the wonderful idea of improving upon the original by drenching it in colour. You don't have to have it, and why this silly fashion has come into being, I haven't a clue. It smacks of contempt for the audience's taste and judgement. As a discerning viewer, be above all that: steer well clear of the colourised version - however much of a technical marvel it may be - and remember what is often said about radio drama: the pictures are better. In the case of 'Scrooge' (1951), the colours are better - in black and white.
I suspect that this version of 'A Christmas Carol' will outlive most of the others. Rightly so.
Merry Christmas, Every One!
Detractors' comments (the very few) are not worth taking seriously, and it can safely be said that this utterly English production is a true classic of cinema. So what if it's over 50 years old ? What's the problem with that ? Dickens wrote the original story nearly 200 years ago, and we don't turn round and quibble that it's 'dated' or 'old-fashioned' ... we enjoy it for what it is. Some works is any medium are timeless. This is one of them. The production values are high, the design is superb, and the photography is stunning.
You can safely sit back and revel in this. Not least because of the delicious central performances. Alistair Sim is a remarkable character actor with one of the most expressive faces in film history: the slightest twist of his countenance allows the audience to see into Scrooge's very soul: you will suffer with the old miser, cry with him, fear with him, and ultimately laugh with him. This is true star quality - a rare thing indeed.
Worry not that somebody had the wonderful idea of improving upon the original by drenching it in colour. You don't have to have it, and why this silly fashion has come into being, I haven't a clue. It smacks of contempt for the audience's taste and judgement. As a discerning viewer, be above all that: steer well clear of the colourised version - however much of a technical marvel it may be - and remember what is often said about radio drama: the pictures are better. In the case of 'Scrooge' (1951), the colours are better - in black and white.
I suspect that this version of 'A Christmas Carol' will outlive most of the others. Rightly so.
Merry Christmas, Every One!
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The best of the lot!
Fantastic production of the much loved Scrooge. We have watched various versions, but this one with Alistair Sim has to be up there with the best. Very heartwarming and enjoyable.
Published 1 month ago by joca
Superb
This is far and away the best version of this story ever made. To find it in the original black and white rather than the insipid "colorised" versions is a real treat. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Boyd
Christmas Classic
The Alistair Sim version of Scrooge is a Christmas classic film which I have watched many times since its initial release. Read more
Published 4 months ago by RedSox
The best (or at least one of the best)
Alastair Sim has to be the best (or at least one of the best) Scrooges ever to grace this wonderful story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephen
Great Yuletide fun.
This is, and quite rightly so, probably the most loved and cherished film adaptation of Dicken's A Christmas Carol ever made. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. Robinson
best scrooge
This is the best portrayal of Scrooge i have seen Alistair Sim plays the part perfectly and draws you into the part .even the grandchildren where amused
Published 4 months ago by slimbob
scrooge dvd
great dvd of its time my mum loved it....... alistair sim is a superb actor........
and you cant beat the black and white films
and you cant beat the black and white films
Published 4 months ago by Philip Greenall
THE version by which all others should be judged.
Wonderful, marvellous, hilarious, perfection...what other superlatives can I use? This is THE definitive version of "A Christmas Carol". Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mensalady
Phantastic Scrooge
For me the best Scrooge version since ever.
Extemly lively, incredibly performed.
Personally I recommend it to every friend
and people I know.
Extemly lively, incredibly performed.
Personally I recommend it to every friend
and people I know.
Published 4 months ago by Mondo
Scrooge - A Christmas Carol
Scrooge [1951] [DVD]
I remeber seeing this film as a child and was extremely pleased to have now found it on DVD. Read more
I remeber seeing this film as a child and was extremely pleased to have now found it on DVD. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ISSG
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