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DVD ~ Albert Finney
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith
  • Directors: Ronald Neame
  • Writers: Leslie Bricusse, Charles Dickens
  • Producers: David W. Orton, Leslie Bricusse, Robert H. Solo
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: G (General Audience) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Sep 2003
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000AQS5D
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 63,303 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A mixed bag as variations on A Christmas Carol go, this 1970 British musical tells the usual story of Scrooge (Albert Finney) and his spirits on Christmas Eve, although the whole thing is set to music by Leslie Bricusse. Except for Finney's feisty and involved performance, however, there isn't much to recommend this. The songs, which absorb so much of the evolving story line and emotions, are not all that good. Plenty of support, however, from the likes of Roy Kinnear (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) and Dame Edith Evans (Tom Jones), the handsome production is directed by veteran Ronald Neame (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie). --Tom Keogh

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well About Time! Thank You Very Much, Thank You Very Much.., 12 Dec 2003
By Mr R Winson (Gillingham, Kent United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
OK so the Amazon review didn't rate it but I truly love this film. It's not the best film ever made and never will be but it really gives you a feel good factor.

Albert Finney is excellent (isn't he always?) as are Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Anton Rodgers, Alec Gunness and the chap that plays Bob Cratchitt (sorry, can't think of his name off hand!)

Everyone harps on about the Alastair Sim version but I truly prefer this one. The perfect film to watch late on Christmas Eve. It really gets you into the Christmas spirit (pardon the pun!)

Why on Earth is it only available on region 1??????

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Flawed Hero, 8 Sep 2005
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I have read A Christmas Carol several times; and though this is a musical, I do not think it takes away at all from Dickens' classic story. Rather, I believe it is a wonderful tribute to it. Ebenezer Scrooge is one of my favorite literary characters of all time; and Albert Finney brings him to life perfectly, making the miser loveable and sympathetic throughout. As in the written work, I love Scrooge both before and after his epiphany. I was especially touched by his feelings of abandonment at being left at school for Christmas in his youth, and the deep regret he experiences over the breaking of his engagement to Fezziwig's daughter.

Tiny Tim is well cast in this movie. He has a beautiful voice and touching expressions, and is perfect in size, tiny, which is not the case in some other film versions.

Leslie Bricusse's song lyrics are every bit as wonderful as those written for Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The costuming, scenery, and props are very lavish and beautiful, adding to the richness of the story. The DVD version is perfect in this respect with good color and clarity.

The story is wonderfully staged in five acts (Introduction, Past, Present, Future, Conclusion), the first four building perfectly to the final, which is every bit as heartwarming as the conclusions of It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. It is impossible not to smile as Scrooge buys out the toy store, purchases other gifts, wipes the slate clean for his debtors, and makes charitable contributions. His transformation from miser and loan shark to a genuine Father Christmas is absolutely beautiful.

When I was growing up, we always decorated our tree on Christmas Eve; and I remember watching this movie many years in a row during that family tradition. I recommend this as a yearly family Christmastime movie, but it is also wonderful to watch at other times of the year, especially to cure a blue funk because it has the power to warm viewers all the way down to their toes.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ALBERT FINNEY'S SCROOGE, 14 Dec 2004
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Long underestimated, this 1970 version of 'A Christmas Carol' mixes a fine feast of popular songs (by Leslie Bricusse) and a vintage performance of the old miser by Albert Finney.The latter manages to achieve what only Sim has done before or since in making the transition from crotchety old humbug to reformed philanthropist believable.One of the few actors to play himself as a young man as well, this is vintage Finney in a lavish spectacular as well-proportioned as Pinewood's previous epic 'Oliver' There's a great suporting cast as well - Kenneth More as the Ghost of Christmas Present, the great Edith Evans as Christmas Past and a truly frightening Alec Guinness as Marley. Laurence Naismith and a young Anton Rodgers also appear in a couple of notable numbers 'December 25th' and the popular 'Thank You Very Much'.
Grossly under-rated by reviewers for years this musical has spawned two great stage shows with Anthony Newley and Tommy Steele following in Albert's footsteps. Both have played to packed houses, the latter continues to do so.The audience, as usual, has the last laugh ! If you buy no other version of Christmas Carol, you should make this one yours.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Scrooge, the musical
Best watched on Christmas Eve to put you in the right spirit for the festivities to come. With a couple of rousing sing-a-long songs it makes for a thoroughly entertaining version... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Merryweather Fireking

4.0 out of 5 stars The Minister's Cat
After watching the dreadfully earnest 1984 George C Scott 'A Christmas Carol' (where only Liz Smith in the tiny role of Mrs. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Guy reid-brown

4.0 out of 5 stars Knocking the life into a great Dickens novel
A real mixture in the musical version of "A Christmas Carol". Superb performances by Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans and, particularly, Kenneth More. Read more
Published 18 months ago by W. Strutte

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
i bought this 4 years a go and we watch it every christmas the songs r good in it too
Published 19 months ago by Laura Best

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy For Chrimbo
Albert Finney is the ultimate Scrooge. He must have been a relatively young man when this film was made and yet he is totally convincing as the most miserable old miser ever... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2007 by Nolan Harvey

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Christmas Movie
Can't agree with the Amazon reviewer who is indifferent to the songs. This works as a seasonal movie on every level. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2006 by Widescreen Wesley

5.0 out of 5 stars The best. The very best!
As far as I am concerned, and it appears several others reviewers agree with me, this is the definitive version of the classic Christmas Carol tale. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2006 by Mr. N. J. Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas wouldn't be the same without it!
This 1970 Albert Finney film is quite simply the best version of A Christmas Carol ever made - in my humble opinion. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2006 by Ms. V. Stevens

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr Scrooge
This is my second favourite Christmas Carol.
Scrooge is mean and nasty and shouts at Bob Cratchit and when his nephew comes through the door Scrooge says "Oh it's you" in a... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2006 by T. Shields

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Scrooge
Albert Finney's Scrooge is by far the best version I have ever seen of A Christmas Carol.
It is a wonderful family movie, with a storyline that is able to be appreciated... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2006 by Michelizzo

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