A Christmas Carol (1951)
An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve. (imdb)
Franchise: Scrooge
AKA: Scrooge
Country: UK
Directed By: Brian Desmond Hurst
Written By: Charles Dickens, Noel Langley
Starring: Patrick Macnee, Alastair Sim, Michael Hordern, Ernest Thesiger, Miles Malleson, George Cole, Hermione Baddeley, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns, Brian Worth, Roddy Hughes, Glyn Dearman
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Pretty good if you're down for some old school Christmas fare.
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hotsake | 46 29% |
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I find myself very underwhelmed by this much heralded version. Alastair Sim's Scrooge seems more tired than cruel and while I like how much time was spent on the Ghost of Christmas Past I was annoyed with how much was skimmed over during the other two parts. Also since you pretty much only see Scrooge, none of the other characters are fleshed out well and are not very convincing. At this time the 1938 version is my favorite classic version with the Mickey version being the best animated one and
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Good Christmas fare.
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Jasongirl67 | 65 44% |
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This particular version of “Scrooge” is a bit too old fashioned and a little too melodramatic for my taste But Sim is superb
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Darren | 80 73% |
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My grandfather does a pretty good Alastair Sim
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This really surprised me: I expected theater [which I got, lol], but I was very impressed by its awareness of form, redolent of Méliès, and the German Expressionists [in mise-en-scène, photography, and editing]. Regardless, among preachy, 19th Century parables, where the spectre of capital looms, the one I "get," rather than ACC, is Melville's "Bartleby." I find the former impossible to really hate, particularly when it's performed this well, but the ghost of the latter will haunt me forever.
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Best version, no contest.
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Probably my favourite version of the tale, although there are quite a few other worthy efforts. Main reason? The masterful performance by Sim, who really connects with the audience and sells the journey taken by Scrooge; every emotion is convincing, and his eventual transformation is truly joyous.
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Best Christmas Carol film there has ever been or ever will be. I watch it with the family every year.
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Not enough singing muppets.
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A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale. It's full of moments that are dark, sad, joyful, or even horrifying. It's a whirlwind of emotions, and some parts are real and total tearjerkers. What makes this 1951 iteration one of the best versions is Alastair Sim as the iconic Scrooge. He doesn't just play the character as a grump. There's so much emotional in this performance, that he can easily be recognized as the best man to ever play the role. This deserves to be called one of the holiday classics.
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It's a rather dated affair but Sim is pretty great as Scrooge.
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Alastair Smith with his incredible performance as Scrooge makes this my favourite adaptation of this classic tale.
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Okkervil | 83 88% |
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The greatest adaptation of this wonderful story. Sim is simply brilliant, with director Hurst really capturing the spirit and essence of the book, which is both an uplifting and slightly unsettling look as human nature. It may look seriously dated now, but somehow that adds to this film and its nostalgia appeal. Simply brilliant.
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