Carol for Another Christmas

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Patricia C Dec 10 In 2025 the message of this film is even more imperative. First saw it in 1964 and never forgot it, mentally referred to it through Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and all the ‘little’ insurrections that do not quite grab the attention of Americans. - of people world wide, really. When will we ever learn? In today’s dysfunctional environment, it seems more hopeless than ever - except! Except there is a core of citizens worldwide who are ethically, morally, passionately, sanely committed to make the world a better, more peaceful place. Optimism prevails. THIS film should be a must see every Christmas season as a reminder. See more Bill F. @BillFitz7 Aug 16 A very apt tale for today See more C H 12/06/2024 The first time I saw this was during the 45th President's time in office, and the "Imperial Me" as played by Peter Sellers gave me chills. It's becoming even more prescient now. I watch this, hear people saying, "It can't possibly happen", and fear I'm watching it happening as we speak. See more Logan D 12/04/2024 A rich veteran (Sterling Hayden) who advocates for an isolationist position for the US is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Rod Serling attempts unsuccessfully to have a modern version of a Christmas Carol. Sadly, Hayden is uninteresting and stiff as the lead. This film was produced as the first of a series of six (only four made) films commissioned with the goal of educating persons on the benefits of the United Nations. There are moments of genius, such as the discussion between the ghost of Christmas present (Pat Hingle) and the lead but ultimately the film is a dull affair focused more on it's goal than entertaining. Still, I don't regret viewing it as I'd like to watch most if not all of Serling's productions. It also features such notables as Ben Gazzara, Steve Lawrence, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Shaw, Britt Ekland, and Peter Sellers (another high point of the film). See more Mark B 09/07/2024 The ghost of Xmas past and present really work well. The future turns into a bit of star treks Q and too much Alex from clock work Orange. It really does not work. Overall an interesting teleplay that is 2/3’s good. See more yohannbiimu 12/22/2023 I think that the initial premise of this could have been excellent, and it was rather compelling up until the final "Ghost of Christmas Future" portion, and then, it completely fell off the rails with how utterly ridiculous the message is. It's essentially an internationalist/Marxist conclusion of mindless collectivism and a "for the greater good" ethic that mocks any sense of individualism and sense of self-worth. Its conclusion turns human beings into mindless cattle who NEED to be told what to do and how to behave by an international collective in order for humanity's survival. See more Read all reviews

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