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Post by Hero on Dec 21, 2007 8:35:52 GMT
I got this on DVD recentley from the Woolworths bargain bin. I've forgotten what a great movie this is.
A bit sad in places but lots of humour and music, and Michael Caine (who has also played the ghost of Christmas present in another Scrooge adaption) is brilliant as Scrooge. Heck, even Gonzo is great as Charles Dickens.
Even the dog from Fraggle Rock makes a couple of cameo appearances.
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Post by Gav on Dec 21, 2007 10:03:44 GMT
Best Christmas film ever!
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 21, 2007 14:32:50 GMT
I have watched this film more than any other film EVER. At least 50 times. Last time was on Tuesday. As is pointed out on the dvd the fact it has Dicken narration makes it one of the most effective adaptations. Even if hes being played by Gonzo and hanging around with Rizzo.
The effects are truly great as well, especially the arial shots of London.
Ken does the version you have include the song when Scrooge and lady love break up?
Apparently it wasnt in the cinema release but it is in the video version I own, but not in the DVD one. I must have the complete version on dvd before my tape dies (or more likely the last of the video players die)
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Post by Hero on Dec 21, 2007 16:22:50 GMT
My version does'nt have the song. It's a standard DVD release. I think the Kermits 50th anniversary edition of the DVD might have it though.
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 21, 2007 17:38:45 GMT
Thanks had a look and Oh my! A quick look at Amazon and Plays reviews makes the situation clear. 2 DVD versions both getting it wrong. Will buy the 50th version and just watch the pan and scan version till Disney get their heads around the concept of releasing the best version of a film possible. Cranky now.  ? But I just watched my vhs version so not that cranky. Andy |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 22, 2007 8:55:14 GMT
As a Muppet connoisseur (own The Best of the Muppet Show Vol.s 1-3, the complete season 1, and various films like Labyrinth on DVD) and fan of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, I have to say I don't rate the Muppets' Christmas Carol very highly. It's nowhere near as funny as The Muppet Show, and not as profound or moving as serious adaptations of the book (my favourite being Patrick Stewart's on Channel 4, Christmas Eve, 7.15pm).
It probably is the best Muppet movie, but that's not saying much, as none of them really capture the real Muppet Show spirit.
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Post by Hero on Dec 22, 2007 14:27:33 GMT
Ta for the heads up on the Patrick Stewart Christmas Carol adaption. Been meaning to tape it for the last couple of years but keep missing it. Same with The Snowman too.
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 22, 2007 16:05:54 GMT
I gave up and bought the Snowman for £3 from Asda as I miss it every single year.
Andy
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Post by Hero on Dec 23, 2007 17:16:20 GMT
I might do the same. I've seen it bundled with Father Christmas for the same price in Woolies.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 27, 2007 14:47:32 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 27, 2007 21:28:58 GMT
It does look nice (and new extras- to me at least) but the absence of When Love is Gone is just unacceptable. For me when Scrooge begins singing towards the end is the moment he gets just how screwed up his life has got. It also frankly stops Belle from looking like a cold hearted bitch. I'll pick up the US 50th Anniversary version which includes the song in the full screen version, even though its still absent from the widescreen version. I'm more comfortable with fullscreen anyway, 50+ viewing against widescreen 3 or 4 viewings. Andy |
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Post by Hero on Jan 3, 2008 20:31:26 GMT
I might invest in the newer DVD after seeing that link.
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 1, 2010 6:38:02 GMT
Yay!
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Dec 1, 2010 7:42:42 GMT
I love this film, it is Christmas to me!
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Post by duffism1981 on Dec 1, 2010 9:46:45 GMT
I generally hate christmas films, but the Muppet Christmas Carol is one of the very few exceptions. The film never gets old.
The only other christmas film I liked is Scrooged with Bill Murray.
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Post by Hero on Dec 1, 2010 12:48:48 GMT
Watched it 5 times already!
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 1, 2010 16:04:01 GMT
Watched it once already today as good as ever though the fullscreen version on the dvd doesn't look great on the parents new ludicrously big tv.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2010 17:27:19 GMT
I would pay good money to have a decent, uncut, transfer of this on shiny disc, but alas...
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 1, 2010 17:30:32 GMT
Yeah really hoping the eventual Bluray gives the uncut version, that I think everyone wants, priority.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Dec 1, 2010 17:30:41 GMT
I would pay good money to have a decent, uncut, transfer of this on shiny disc, but alas... -Ralph Good grief yes |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 1, 2010 17:39:17 GMT
The US version I have which has the uncut version on as an extra basically isn't in all fairness awful it just doesn't cope well on a HD TV, but it is full screen so on any widescreen TV either looks odd or gets stretched.
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 1, 2010 17:56:53 GMT
It's a top film, though I prefer Patrick Stewart's version of 'A Christmas Carol'. Other Christmas films I like: 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas', and (if they count) 'The Snowman' and the Creature Comforts Twelve Days of Christmas. www.123video.nl/playvideos.asp?MovieID=822630Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2010 18:17:16 GMT
My favourite Christmas film remains 'Die Hard'.
-Ralph
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Post by duffism1981 on Dec 1, 2010 18:24:22 GMT
I must be the only man on the planet who has never seen Die Hard or any of the sequels.
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Post by Hero on Dec 2, 2010 11:41:51 GMT
I have all of what Martin mentioned and all the other Muppets Christmas stuff including the rare Family Christmas from 87.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 22, 2011 15:45:43 GMT
Wo's watched it this year yet?
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Post by Hero on Dec 22, 2011 16:05:58 GMT
Twice this month already. And once during the Summer.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 17, 2013 20:02:51 GMT
Bounce. Cos it is.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 17, 2013 21:18:28 GMT
The local fleapit had showings last weekend which I could not get to. It's on again this weekend and next. I must try once more.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 17, 2013 21:44:37 GMT
As must I if work doesnt clash, its 20 years since I saw it first time round. Already watched it on dvd about five or six times and listened to the soundtrack a bit.
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? But I just watched my vhs version so not that cranky.
