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A Christmas Carol [DVD] [1984]
enlarge	Director: Clive Donner Actors: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward, Michael Carter Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£7.99~~ Buy New: £3.26 as of 23/11/2009 03:17 GMT details You Save: £4.73 (59%) New (16) Used (2) from £3.26 Seller: direct_offers_uk Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 553 Format: Full Screen, PAL Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Universal, suitable for all Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 96 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036006583 ASIN: B00005NOLZ Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1984 Release Date: November 6, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next » An little known christmas gem November 15, 2001 T. Roberson 39 out of 39 found this review helpful For anyone, like me, sick to death of the various americanised remakes - from the muppets to scrooged - this one will come as a breath of fresh air.pA genuinely moving retelling of the original story which also manages to remain thoroughly festive from start to finish.pThe magic of this film owes much to the superb performances of not only George C Scott in the lead role, but also that of the excellent supporting British cast (Incidentally, George manages an admirable job of shaking his American accent).pThis remains my all time favourite version of this classic christmas tale. If you only ever own one version of A Christmas Carol, make it this one. My favorite adaptation of my favorite Christmas tale December 11, 2002 Daniel Jolley (Shelby, North Carolina USA) 70 out of 72 found this review helpful Christmas just isn't Christmas unless you watch at least one version of A Christmas Carol, and this is by far my favorite. George C. Scott gives one of the greatest performances I have ever seen an actor give; he truly becomes Ebenezer Scrooge to the fullest degree possible. Scott can say more with just the slightest hint of a facial movement than many actors can say during the course of an entire movie. All of the performers here are excellent, bringing to life adored characters such as Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge's nephew Fred. All four spirits are remarkable, none more so than Scrooge's old partner Jacob Marley; having Marley's jaw drop after untying the burial cloth holding his mouth closed is an important aspect of the story and certainly does make an impression on the viewer. This is just one example of the moviemakers' faithfulness to Charles Dickens' original story; another would be the inclusion of the two miserable children, Ignorance and Want, beneath the robes of the Ghost of Christmas Present.pThis timeless tale works extremely well on its own, but the unsurpassed acting skills of Scott make it almost more than real. The change wrought in him during the course of the night, as he changes from a man of crass materialism and unkindness to a repentant soul pleading for a chance to change his ways, is powerfully presented and really touches the viewer emotionally. The simple happiness revealed in the lives of Bob Cratchit and others are as heart-warming as the forgotten mistakes and pains of a younger Scrooge are agonizing. If there is any heart out there that is not touched by the goodness and courage of Tiny Tim, I don't even want to know about it. No matter how many times you watch this movie, it proves itself capable of bringing a tear to your eye, a lump in your throat, and ultimately the very spirit of true holiday cheer and Christian charity that Dickens intended it to convey.pI cannot say I have seen every adaptation of A Christmas Carol, but I really cannot believe any other version could exceed the quality and emotional impact of this one. No matter how many times I read the story or watch the movie, it remains a source of eternal joy to me. This is more than a movie for me; it is an important and necessary part of each and every Christmas holiday season. Perennial christmas favourite February 16, 2005 dragondrums (Ingleby Barwick, United Kingdom) 14 out of 14 found this review helpful This is one of the finest productions of this Charles Dickens classic story about the miserable Ebenezer Scrooge being shown the error of his ways. He is visited first by the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley who warns the old man that his immortal soul will wander the earth for eternity if he doesn't mend his miserly manner. He is also warned he will be visited by three ghosts, Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas future who will try and help him avoid an eternity of wandering bound in chains. Initially Scrooge is sure the spectres are caused by "a piece of bad beef" but as the story progresses he is forced to face the reality of his life and to realise that he has a duty to his fellow man. br /George C Scott is outstanding as the miserly, miserable Scrooge. Other well known faces appear such as Edward Woodward, Frank Finlay, Susannah York and Angela Pleasance. This is a film that warms the heart and never becomes dated. Essential viewing during the festive season. br / br / br / FAR AND AWAY THE BEST VERSION OF A SEASONAL FAVOURITE! October 12, 2000 ghostwood@ntlworld.com (Newport, South Wales) 10 out of 10 found this review helpful So many different takes on Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' have been made, but I think you'll find this one deserves to be at the top of the tree, if you'll excuse the seasonal pun! Clive Donner's superb version remains true to the literary classic, with a great cast turning in top-notch performances.pThe sadly-missed George C. Scott stars as the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, so convincing the role was made for him! Derisory put-downs and sarcastic quips have seldom been delivered with such venom. Scott lends so cruel a streak to his character, that the transformation to good guy at the end of the film is still doubted!pA bevvy of Britain's finest character actors turn up in supporting roles - David Warner as the simple but good-hearted Bob Cratchit, Edward Woodward as the colossal Ghost of Christmas Present, and Frank Finlay as an almost comedic but very dead Jacob Marley.pThe film was shot on location in Shrewsbury, and the transformation into grubby 19th Century London betters any studio effects. Every effort is made to transport us back among the carol singers and street urchins of the time.pI know people still claim that Alistair Sim's 1951 effort 'Scrooge' is the best take on this classic, but for my money, this is the definitive holiday movie. Easily the definitive version of Dicken's classic story. November 19, 2001 11 out of 12 found this review helpful Brilliant! Christmas in my household just wouldn't be the same without watching this every year. This is best and most faithful version ever of the story. George C Scott is spot on with his performance and the film captures the very essence of the original book. I'm thrilled this is available now on DVD. Five out of five. Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next »

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