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I'd been a fan of The Muppets for a very long time. Thought this would be a good one to get. I wasn't disappointed.
As the title suggests, this is a Muppet version of the classic Dickens story. What makes this a little different is the mixture of Muppets and Humans in the same story. Scrooge is played by Michael Caine and human actors portray Scrooge's nephew, neice-in-law and other characters. The rest are portrayed by Muppets. Some are familiar (Kermit as Bob Cratchit, Gonzo as Charles Dickens and Statler & Waldorf as the ghosts of "The Marley Brothers") and some are brand new characters (such as the Christmas Ghosts).
The genius step in this movie was Michael Caine portraying Scrooge in a totally serious manner. His version of Scrooge is just as good as any other portrayal you've seen. The only difference is that he has a talking frog and talking rats working for him. There is plenty of humor too, so it all balances out nicely. This was the first major Muppet project to take place after Jim Henson's untimely death, so it was nice to see that they could still pull off a good movie. Paul Williams wrote the songs just like he did for the very first Muppet Movie, so that helps to make it very enjoyable as well.
The package is fine. I got the Red Sleeve package, but when the sleeve is removed, it's the "It's not Easy being Scrooge" package released in 2015. For those of you curious about the cut "The Love we Lost" song performed by Belle, it's not in this package. That cut is only available on VHS or Disney + Streaming. Even so, for those who like physical media, this is still a good version to have. Picture and sound are all very good. Special features are standard aspect and not in high definition, but they're still fine.
Highly recommended for fans of both The Muppets and A Christmas Carol. This will quickly become an annual viewing tradition if it's not already.
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We had ourselves “A Christmas Carol” marathon
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
We’ve watched 7 versions of A Christmas Carol this year, and this one is my favorite. Michael Cane makes this version great, with his sincerity and genuine acting ability. It’s just a well rounded and entertaining movie, that is sure to bring the Christmas Spirit into your home. Merry Christmas everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
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