Bitter towards humanity and alone on Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits who take him on a enlightening and sometimes frightening journey through Christmas past, present, and future so that he might change his ways and keep peace on earth and good will to all men.
This movie is one of my earliest memories. I remember being rugged up in a warm dressing gown, curled up with a pillow in front of the heater, watching this film and covering my face in fright whenever the Ghost of Christmas Future came on. You know a film is good when it’s one that has imprinted strong memories on you from childhood. Based on the holiday classic by Charles Dickens, The Muppet Christmas Carol is a humorous and light-hearted holiday movie that’s fit for the whole family.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a man whom all of society shy away from. Bitter, greedy, secretive, and solitary, Scrooge believes in one thing: the power of money, and he scorns any fool who goes about wishing humanity a “merry Christmas”. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three spirits who take him on an enlightening and sometimes frightening journey through Christmas past, present, and future so that he might change his ways and keep peace and love in his heart for the rest of his days.
The Muppets made this classic tale of haunting and spirits their own. One thing that was really nice about the movie was that a fair amount of humour was added to play against the sinister theme of ghosts and haunting. This was great because it is Dickens’ story, but lightened up a little to make it appropriate for all ages. I have read the book and it can get a little dark and grim.
The Great Gonzo stars as Charles Dickens, following Scrooge and narrating the story as it moves through. I thought it was a clever idea to have a narrator as it verbally lets younger kids know what’s going on and it also provides much of the comic relief as Rizzo the Rat who, unfortunately, suffers much in the telling of this story accompanies Gonzo.
Michael Caine stars as Scrooge and he was great. He’s a very different sort of Scrooge. He’s bitter and cold towards everyone, but there is some sort of subtle softness to him that makes him a) less frightening for young children, and b) quite a loveable character. I absolutely love Michael Caine.
Starring all our favourite Muppets such as Kermit, Piggy, Bunsen, Beaker, Robin, Fozzie, Statler, Waldorf, and Sam, The Muppet Christmas Carol is a light-hearted, funny, and warm holiday movie that is fit for the whole family. It’s an absolute joy from start to finish.
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