A Christmas Carol

TV-G

1999

1 hr. 37 min.

Holiday

Fantasy

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Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge (Patrick Stewart) receives visits from three Christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future.

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Richard K

Short of live theater, this is the absolutely best adaptation of the Charles Dicken's classic that combines outstanding direction, costumes, staging, and effects with an absolutely brilliant performance by Patrick Stewart superbly supported by the rest of the cast. Not only do the wit and humor of Dicken's old English finally come through with sparkling clarity and depth of meaning for us modern speakers, but the ease with which Scrooge, Marley, and the various ghosts and others provide a real, palpable, and relatable experience that effectively transports the viewer to that very same time and place for a Christmas experience like no other! Definitely a must-see for any fan of Dickens and any lover of Christmas!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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James E

Patrick Stewart delivers a stellar performance in one of the best renditions of this movie. Heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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john r

Not bad by any means, but nothing about it stands out either.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Tim O

We watch half a dozen 'ACC' variants every holiday: Our personal ranking would be: Simms (Scrooge 1953), Patrick Stewart (1999), Albert Finney (1970) and Geo. C Scott (1984), though it's a tough ordering, could vary a place or two year over year. The 1937 Reginald Owen is fairly good as well, messes a bit more with the details, but has it's share of memorable takes. The more recent stuff, is pretty disposable. (excepting Scrooged, of course).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Enigma N

I loved the book and I've read it multiple times, I am a big sci-fi geek and certainly not anti-Stewart. I prefer the George C. Scott version. They are both Hallmark productions. Stewart's version feels recycyled.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/30/23

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Alec B

The 1999 adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," remains a commendable endeavor, primarily because of its stellar leading performances and faithful reliance on the source material. Patrick Stewart's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge is a masterclass in character transformation, capturing the miserly disdain of the character with nuanced depth before embracing the redemptive arc. The film's commitment to Dickens' narrative, maintaining the spirit of the novella, resonates as a testament to its appeal. However, the film's downfall lies in its dated and subpar graphics, which detract from the immersive potential of the story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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David Jones

Director

Patrick Stewart

Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge

Richard E. Grant

Bob Cratchit

Joel Grey

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Ian McNeice

Mr. Albert Fezziwig

Saskia Reeves

Mrs. Cratchit

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 29, 2005

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Frank Swietek

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Rated: 2/5

Apr 1, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Jan 3, 2003

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Diane Selkirk

Apollo Guide

Rated: 78/100

Jan 1, 2000

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Synopsis

Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge (Patrick Stewart) receives visits from three Christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future.

Director: David Jones
Executive Producer: Robert Halmi Sr., Patrick Stewart
Screenwriter: Peter Barnes
Production Co: Turner Network Television, Hallmark Entertainment
Rating: TV-G
Genre: Holiday, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016

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