A Christmas Carol (1999)

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A Christmas Carol
DVD Price: $8.49
As of Oct 16 1:18 EDT (details)


Directed by	David Hugh Jones
Cast	Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves, Desmond Barrit, Richard E Grant, Celia Imrie, Bernard Lloyd, Trevor Peacock, John Franklyn Robbins, Liz Smith, Elizabeth Spriggs, Patrick Stewart and Dominic West
Theatrical Release	December 5, 1999
DVD Release	November 7, 2000
Running Time	94 minutes
MPAA Rating	NR (Not Rated)
UPC Code	053939816129
Buy this item	$8.49 at Amazon.com As of Oct 16 1:18 EDT (details) 1 DVD, Turner Home Ent, Usually ships in 24 hours, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Languages: English (Original Language - Unknown) Or 44 new from $6.99, 27 used from $4.76, 1 collectible from $17.95

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(134 reviews)

Most accurate, awesome movie!

This movie was the closest Ive seen in comparison with the book. I love this famous Christmas story, and since there are so many different variations out there, I couldn't help but read the book. I was very impressed with how close this was with the book. I really love this version. September 18, 2008

Another Retelling?

I was leery of another retelling of a classic that i have enjoyed on the stage and yet I was stunned by what i saw.

Patrick Stewart IS Scrooge, his long time experience in a one man show has perfected his Scrooge down to the gruff bah humbug and the rusty old man cackle. Pure Enjoyment is as close to how i feel about this movie.

Not since the theater days have i found a Scrooge worthy of the part and here is one that shines above all others. February 17, 2008

Patrick Stewart Shines

Patrick Stewart shines in this faithful adaptation of the Dickson's classic. Stewart has a great supporting cast, especially in Bob Cratchit and family. But for the multi-talented Stewart, this is a tour-de-force. Whether you're a Patrick Stewart fan (and who isn't?) or a Christmas Carol fan, this movie is a must. February 9, 2008

A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge

I have been a fan of the Alastair Sim 1951 version of A Christmas Carol for many years. It is a family tradition to watch it on Christmas Eve to get in the 'spirit'. I decided to purchase the Patrick Stewart 1999 version just to see if the movie could have been improved upon. IT HAS!!
I like the concept of a younger Scrooge who really has a chance to improve his life and the lives of those around him through learning the meaning of Christmas simply because he will have more time to do something about it. Stewart's Scrooge is at least 10-15 years younger than the Sim character.
A very enjoyable update on a classic movie. January 23, 2008

A Great Version!

In my opinion, after the 1951 Alistair Sim version, this is next one of the best interpretations of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Patrick Stewart plays a wonderful Ebeneezer Scrooge, and the supporting cast is equally good. A "must have" for the true "A Christmas Carol" connoisseur. January 12, 2008

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