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The Muppet Christmas Carol [DVD] [1992]

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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Michael Caine, The Muppets, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Sep 2008
  • Run Time: 85 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000B7VZJM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,179 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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Michael Caine appears as Ebenezer Scrooge in this riotous musical adaptation of the Dickens tale alongside Kermit, Miss Piggy and all the popular Muppet characters.

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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Belle's song is pivotal to the story, 23 Dec 2006
By Judith C. Barrow "Barrowj" (England) - See all my reviews
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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.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Why have Disney cut the best bit from the DVD?, 21 Mar 2004
By A. Simmons (North Herts, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Muppet Christmas Carol [DVD] [1992] (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.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful film, poor DVD, 10 Dec 2002
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This review is from: The Muppet Christmas Carol [DVD] [1992] (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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5.0 out of 5 stars A family tradition
Watching a Muppet Christmas carol in the week before Christmas has become a family tradition for us. We know that Christmas has started and can get in the mood. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Melville

5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite christmas film
What can i say, I'm a 28 yr old that loves christmas and this film just makes you feel all festive, the classic henson muppets, and the live action, michael caine as scrooge, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Randall

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I've wanted to buy this for ages. Its a great xmas film for the whole family to sit down and have a giggle at.
Published 1 month ago by R. pollard

5.0 out of 5 stars My christmas will never be complete without this
After watching this countless times on video, I decided that it was time to upgrade. I haven't watched it for a few years, but loved it has a child, and, at 19 years old it still... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Finch

5.0 out of 5 stars A Muppet's Christmas Carol
A brilliantly funny parody of the Dickens' original with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Gonzo as the narrator and Michael Caine as Scrooge. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Douglas Dunn

5.0 out of 5 stars Best version after Alastair Sim
I can't understand why I missed this when it first came out. With the exception of Alastair Sim's authentic version, this is easily the best version of Dicken's classic on film... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Guiney

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my Mum
Yes- believe it or not this was bought for my mum- she loves anything with xmas and scrooge, and this is her fav- - there is a scene missing( as we had it VHS) but the rest of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T Leahy

5.0 out of 5 stars Big thumbs up!
Exactly what we were looking for and includes the edition where the track has been cut from the UK release. Great Christmas movie for all the family!
Published 1 month ago by L. Crook

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present
I bought this DVD for my daughter who is 22, she loved this movie when she was a little girl and knew all the words to it even the spoken words!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by bellpoppy

4.0 out of 5 stars muppet christmas carol
This is a great film and all the family enjoyed it. The only complaint I have is that the dvd case arrived cracked, fortunately the dvd was only for the family and not a christmas... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carol Harris

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