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Brian Henson directs his late father's creations in the Charles Dickens classic, the best known (and most oft-filmed) Christmas story of all time. Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit's wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the sombre tale. Or at least it starts brightly enough--the anarchic humour soon settles into mirthful memories and a sense of melancholy as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future take Scrooge on a journey of his lonely, wasted life. Michael Caine makes a wonderful Scrooge, delightfully rediscovering the meaning of life as fantastic creations from Henson's Creature Shop (developed specially for this film) take the reins as the three ghosts. While the odd mix of offbeat humour and sombre drama undercuts the power of Dickens's drama, this kid-friendly retelling makes an excellent family drama that adults and children alike can enjoy. --Sean Axmaker
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'Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Academy Award(R) winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor, 2000, THE CIDER HOUSE RULES; 1987, HANNAH AND HER SISTERS) gives a performance that's anything but "bah, humbug!" as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge's eyes -- and his heart -- to the true meaning of Christmas.
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92 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I originally bought The Muppet Christmas Carol years ago when it came out on video. I thought it was wonderful, great fun and, even with the Muppets playing many key roles, it was extremely true to the book. My favourite part was where a young Scrooge tells his Belle, his fiancée, that they're going to have to postpone their wedding because he doesn't have enough money. Belle then says that he doesn't love her and sings a beautiful song called 'When Love is Gone'.
I bought a DVD player just before Christmas and since my MCC video was well watched and worn, I decided to buy the DVD version. What a disappointment. This beautiful song was cut out, which I think is wrong as it is pivotal to the story. Disney haven't given a reason for it and it wasn't mentioned during the Audio Commentary of the film. The extras on the DVD are ok, but overall this is way below the standard I'd expect of a Disney DVD, particularly for the price. This is more worthy of being in the 'bargain bin' rather than full price.
If you've got the video and are thinking of buying the DVD, don't bother - you're better off sticking with the video, and if you haven't got either, just get the video.
If I was rating the video version I'd give it 5 stars but am giving the DVD version three stars, because of the cut scene and the general poor value for money.
137 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Like the other reviewers, we bought this on DVD to replace our worn out VHS version. We were gobsmacked and upset to the point that we couldnt watch it as the scene where Scrooge is seen to melt and become the man he was to be in the future, is cut, and the song removed, that he joins in at the end, with an Oscar winning (or should be) performance from Michael Caine. Its a disgrace that it was cut, and I wouldnt buy this DVD if you want the full and unabridged version that makes more sense. Otherwise why is Rizzo crying? BOO to the film editor. Stick with the VHS until they release a full version.
54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a classic in its own right; wonderful entertainment executed with astonishing skill. But the Disney DVD release is extremely disappointing. The extras are nice and the menu design is fun, but Disney have done a serious disservice to the muppets in not releasing a definitive version of the film when transferring to DVD. Not only is the picture quality no better than the video, but the film has been cut in a pivotal scene, and has been released in 4:3 instead of widescreen. There is no excuse for this. Five stars for the muppets and all their human associates, but bottom marks to Disney. Buy the video version instead.
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Brilliant but just not the same
This is, without doubt, the very best version of Dickens' Christmas Carol that you'll find. The human actors perform the lines from the book word for word. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Golden Top
Best screen version of 'A Christmas Carol' & Best Muppet film
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Published 4 months ago by Legal Vampire
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Published 4 months ago by Nick
A fun, silly and surprisingly faithful Dickens adaptation.
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Published 4 months ago by Benminx
Great film, arrived as advertised
Exactly what I was expecting, and arrived when I needed it! (in time for a film night we were having)
The film was a great relic of my childhood, and I enjoyed it no... Read more
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Published 5 months ago by jezmery
Don't worry about the missing song
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Published 5 months ago by Mr. J. J. Brett
muppets christmas carol- Another DVD cut!
Why are Disney now cutting their films?!!! If you have the VHS keep it and dont buy the DVD as it is incomplete!!!!!!
Published 5 months ago by disappointed
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A delightful video
designed to give our young grandaughter an idea of the Christmas carol story. Read more
designed to give our young grandaughter an idea of the Christmas carol story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Badger
One of my best Christmas films of all time!
Since I was a kid, I have always loved Muppets Christmas Carol and I still do today! The muscial score to the story and Michael Caine just add to the feel of Christmas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by craig2865
fantastic
one of michael caines best things hes done just got the part right great for young ones good to watch anytime of the year hope they bring back the muppets as young children will... Read more
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