Disney's A Christmas Carol

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Disney's A Christmas Carol

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Disney's A Christmas Carol

Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins, Jacquie Barnbrook, Lesley Manville, Cary Elwes, Fionnula Flanagan

An animated retelling of Charles Dickens classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

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  • 76Majikat
    December 4, 2009
    76Majikat
    First off the CGI and details in this film are phenominal, the story tells the traditional Classic tale by Charles Dickens and is brought to life superbly by the likes of Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Bob Hoskins.

    It?s definitely worth seeing this film in 3D if you get the chanc...( read more)e, not quite enough popping out of the screen at you moments, but none-the-less a wonderful watch.

    The rating for the film is PG, but would have to admit there are a few things there that may scare the really young a little.
  • ironclad1609
    November 30, 2009
    ironclad1609
    Two years after Beowulf Robert Zemeckis takes motion capture animation a little further once again with the retelling of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Jim Carrey is Scrooge in all stages of his life, and the three ghosts that pay him a visit, as well. Some other actors are easil...( read more)y recognizable, too, although some of their basic features have been changed. That seems a little off and sometimes you wish you could have seen the real Gary Oldman or Colin Firth. Then again, the animation is really pretty, sometimes breathtakingly racy like in the flights over London or the flight from the third ghost. The movie may be a bit too scary for younger children, and sometimes a bit too silly for older fans of the novel, but everyone in between should be decently entertained by this, especially in 3D, which is simply a lot of fun, in its best scenes. It's hard not to smile in the end, when the hard hearted turns into a good human, although you've seen it coming all along.
  • kiriyamakazou
    November 26, 2009
    kiriyamakazou
    We can bitch about remakes all we want, but when it comes to classic tales, I say the more the merrier. It's stories like this that really let us appreciate the storyteller. So here we have Zemeckis bringing the story to life through his beloved motion capture, which he, surprisi...( read more)ngly, doesn't utilise all that well. The film would have been just as impressive in live action.

    Whenever viewing a story such asthis, you are bound to compare it to your favorite version. For me it has to be Muppet Christmas Carol. A version that is flawless. Though good, Disney's Christmas Carol, leaves a lot to be desired. First of all we have Jim Carrey. His performance isn't bad,but he simply has too much to do. Making himself older and Englisher, leaves his accent sounding like Apu Nahasapeemapetilon at times. Zemeckis is also trying to please everybody. He adds the most random action sequences you can imagine. Despite informing the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, that he is willing to go with him, Scrooge is suddenly chased through the streets of London. It adds nothing to the characters or story.

    It also fails to grasp at the emotional core of the story. It moves too fast and lingers in the wrong places. It's a very 'bitty' film, which is inherent in the story itself, but other adaptations have managed to bridge the gaps between each section. This film rushes along, and you can hear therace against the rising budget.

    However, you can't go wrong with A Christmas Carol, and most of the misgivings I have are due to my preference of other versions. This is still a great introduction to the story, and a fine adaptation.
  • AgentLexi2132
    November 20, 2009
    AgentLexi2132
    ''Humbug!''

    An animated retelling of Charles Dickens classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

    Jim Carrey: Scrooge

    ''I'm light as a feather!...''

    Disney's...( read more) A Christmas Carol is a solid adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic, although lacking sometimes in the emotional connection to humanity; inherent in some of other previous versions of this timeless story.
    The plot of the film obviously comprises of the traditional story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the grouchy old miser whom is in turn visited by the Ghosts of his friend Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Present, and Things Yet to Come. Thus all spirits proceed in giving him visions of his life and the consequences of proceeding in his greedy, unemotional way. One path being of financial materialistic glory, the redeeming road comprising of selfless acts; kindness and consideration for others less fortunate.
    The legendary role of Scrooge is played by Jim Carrey (where as he also voices the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and other characters). I was a touched with Carrey giving this character life with his voice alone. With this being an animated film, his portrayal is a very faceted performance from Carrey, and were this a live-action adaptation, he would have truly breathed even more life into the main protagonist, with his inane comedic skills.
    Gary Oldman provides his talented voice to Bob Cratchit, Marley, and Tiny Tim. Bob even looks like Oldman albeit a tad shorter and rounder than the master of change.

    A Christmas Carol was directed by Robert Zemeckis, whom here continues to try and refine his favoured medium of production, animated motion capture. Disney's A Christmas Carol is on par, animation wise with his previous projects, The Polar Express and Beowulf, but it still doesn't manage to look as good as live-action would, nor as polished as other CG-animated products; though I will say in it's defense, there were certain shots where the lighting was so well designed that I was fooled momentarily believing some of the characters on screen were real.

    Ebenezer Scrooge: What do you want with me?
    Jacob Marley: You will be haunted by three spirits.
    Ebenezer Scrooge: I'd rather not.

    I saw this film in 3D, the first time I've ever seen a full feature length film in 3D at the cinema, and I came away impressed with certain aspects, while a touch frustrated with others. A simple dolly shot in 3D has a marvelous look resonating from it's use, simply beautiful and truly enticing me into this world, as well the depth of field in a simple shot where two characters are in frame is astounding, but then whenever a shot of someone's hand flying out toward the audience is shown, that impressiveness previously disappears.

    Zemeckis has definitely made a visually intriguing film, a highly original take on this classic story, while also being faithful to the source, and there are many good times to be had within. I think the best way to sum up Disney's A Christmas Carol is that it's style over substance, often taking liberties with the story and skipping vital detailed parts like it's racing through Charles Dickens tale. The film seems to be more interested in being a showcase rollercoaster of impressive visuals rather than one of creating emotional connection with the characters. It's just, whenever a sequence begins to evolve really intriguing emotionally, it pulls away into another crazy storm of fast paced flying.

    As a whole, Disney's A Christmas Carol is a jolly experience at the cinema, though it's less of a sentimental, character building piece of story and more of a high octane effects ride, valuing entertainment rather than Dickens story, but there again, isn't that why most go to the films in the first place? I know I certainly expect something deeper, meaningful usually but this being Disney and a family supportive project it succeeds in showing the children and even adults amazement visually.

    ''God bless us all...every one!''
  • moonrivers
    November 18, 2009
    moonrivers
    Zemeckis adds to his store of holiday films, still hoping for "it's a wonderful life"'s american family favorite status. first there was "the polar express" with it's emphasis on the santa legend, and now (almost as an apology for such pagan posterings) a return to good ol' Chri...( read more)stian and English sensibilities. the art is the story here tho, ever remarkable, as Zemeckis retools the old tale expanding the spectral side of it and, with that, the dreamlike fear of falling (as in from grace). carrey continues to stretch his career spanning Jerry Lewis impersonation in another attempt to tackle the fortress that is the memory of Jimmy Stewart. well worth the visit as this time i believe ol' Robert has done it.
  • arleenserrano
    December 7, 2009
    arleenserrano
    Cheveree pero esperaba más en 3D
  • ashleyw0826
    December 6, 2009
    ashleyw0826
    It was definitely scary at some parts, I wouldn't take a child to see it!!
  • blueeyesrulealways
    December 6, 2009
    blueeyesrulealways
    This was great! Talk about revamping an old classic. Saw this with my brother and boyfriend. We all came home talking about this one! A must see for fans of Robert Zemeckis films!
  • scrumpdillyump
    December 6, 2009
    scrumpdillyump
    Jim Carey Weirdness as usual.
  • raenikkie
    December 6, 2009
    raenikkie
    Luv how it was true to the book
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