A Christmas Carol

Go into it expecting a full blown high budget movie and you'll be very disappointed. But manage your expectations and you might have a pleasant time with this little film. Look at it like a local theater take on the classic story and it's worth the short runtime. The acting may not be legendary but the actors themselves are likable. The story is a modern take but it hits the classic beats. The music isn't a masterpiece but it's nice and fitting. And there is one area where the movie does excel and that's with the beautiful but melancholy scenery of the Scottish countryside. Is this destined to be a perennial classic version of a Christmas Carol? No it's not but it gave me a smile and left me glad that I at least gave it a shot.

I never bored so much in my life watching a film! I tried hard watch the half of it but I gave up! Why on Earth they make such horrible film which is a great story from Charles Dickens! I have seen modern versions and I liked them but this is beyond bordone! Very bad acting! Don't waste your time watch it! So horrible!

Scrooge needed to see a barber immediately! The worse was using the same lines as the old movies did. It's supposed to be in England. Jacob Marley was supposed to show in his car, not on the way home. Once the driver stopped Scrooge came flying out yelling & screaming at something ONLY he could see & hear. No one understands why Mrs. Crotchet is called Bob & her husband is Tim. The scene in the bakery was funny. Firing & rehiring Mrs. Crotchet at a better pay was great. Rehiring the couple he fired for being late was good. I'm not saying it has to be the exact same. Changing too much not good.

First: I am completely bias when it comes to this story. So I often give any rendition a lot of benefit/room. There are so many incomplete moments. And, they did the best they could with what had to have a very restricted budget!!! So I am glad I watched it. Why write this? Because the music is delightful. It cute, gentle, and it is present for the entire film. I looked up the composer here and it's Roger Taylor who is the drummer from QUEEN. I knew this is the work of an accomplished muscian. He really did a wonderful job with it bringing together what is a fragmented why of telling this very well known story. Also, I had the BEST "winter" vacation in Scotland this past August!

Well this was a Christmas Eve surprise. We just put this on for something in the background as it was a cheap rental for a new release, but ended up glued to it. Fast paced throughout. Well acted by most characters and very well directed. Low budget but there are some stunning shots of castles and landscapes. Well worth a watch this Christmas especially for the bakery scene. Up go the thumbs.