This movie begins with a live-action sequence set in Boston in 1857, the site of a live reading by renowned novelist Dickens (Simon Callow). As he begins his "story of ghosts", a woman in the audience screams because she has seen a mouse, and Dickens points out that this is appropriate since his story begins with a mouse. At this point, the story turns into the animated version, and Dickens explains that the mouse, named Gabriel, carries a glimmer of hope amidst the glaring c... (Full plot summary below)
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This movie begins with a live-action sequence set in Boston in 1857, the site of a live reading by renowned novelist Dickens (Simon Callow). As he begins his "story of ghosts", a woman in the audience screams because she has seen a mouse, and Dickens points out that this is appropriate since his story begins with a mouse. At this point, the story turns into the animated version, and Dickens explains that the mouse, named Gabriel, carries a glimmer of hope amidst the glaring co-existence of rich and poor in the streets of London. Throughout the subsequent unfolding of the well-known story Gabriel acts as a miniature Greek chorus, providing younger members of the audience with a point of entry into the story and, in the case of the potentially frightening elements (the Ghosts of Past (Jane Horrocks), Present (Sir Michael Gambon), and Future), a place of refuge.
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| Common Sense MediaTracy MooreMilder than some versions of classic, but still a bit scary. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...there's really no reason for this version to even exist. |
| UK CriticIan Waldron-MantganiEnds up being involving despite the clumsy filmmaking. |
| Patrick NabarroPJ NabarroThis strange hotch-potch of an animation falls between all stools: failing to honour the seasonal elements to this most famous of Christmas fables while not doing anything new |
| User ReviewJulie AThis film (to me) is one of the best adaptations of the Charles Dickens classic I had ever seen; of course the version from 1951 starring Alastair Sims is a version my family loves (and I loved too - both versions are excellent). I was shocked and surprised by the negativity I had heard on the web (as I said many,many times); I had watched this version and quite frankly I found it AWESOME! This animated adaptation retains the essence of the timeless tale while introducing some interpretations. A celebrity cast provides voice for the roles of Scrooge (Simon Callow), Marley (Nicolas Cage) and Belle (Titanc's Kate Winslet), yet the beauty of the film flows from its artistic usage of CGI technology, such as the "painted" scenery in the flying scene with Scrooge and The Ghost of Christmas Present (Harry Potter's Michael Gambon). Of course Belle plays a BIG role in this version. We would see them as kids (her and Ebenezer), and she was also friends with Ebenezer's beloved sister Fan; and we also heard that her (Belle's) dad worked as coachman, and both father and daughter lived in the coach-house. And now years later, after their heated break-up, and working at the Alms Hospital for the Poor, she never forgot about him (Ebbie); and after Dr. Lambert was send to debtor's prison, she wrote a letter for help and took it Ebenezer's firm office, and HOPING he would remember her and wouldn't forsake her again and come to help (if he gets the letter). I don't favorite a scene, because I love the WHOLE film, and I would like to say that the voice-casting for the film is top-notch. |
| User Reviewnagelsullivan .Watched this last night. I tolerated this version because it is one of my favorite stories and I collect all the film versions I can get my hands on. This one isn't awful, but the inclusion of the two little mice is too cute for me and takes away from the story. Overall, though, I think it's a good family version of a timeless story! |
| User ReviewCraig MReally great Xmas film, supported well by songs at the end |
| User Reviewsteff rI actually really enjoyed it as I loved the book and found it to be really loyal to it.Can't see why so many slagged it off as the art work is stunning and the story well told. |
| User ReviewPrivate UI actually really enjoyed it as I loved the book and found it to be really loyal to it.Can't see why so many slagged it off as the art work is stunning and the story well told. |
| User ReviewKatie LGAAWWWDD totally forgot this Movie. THANK YOU NAWIA AND WILL! I actually dont like Musicals singing thingy in Movies. WO ages since I have seen this one. |
