Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

2022Movie97 minEnglish

On a cold Christmas Eve, selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge has one night left to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jacqueline HughesGenres: Animation, Family, Musical, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. He is visited by three spirits who show him the past, present, and future, forcing him to confront his own greed and loneliness. The film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the beloved story with a focus on its emotional resonance and musical numbers.

Critical Reception

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its stunning animation and heartfelt musical performances. However, some found the adaptation to be overly familiar and lacking in significant innovation compared to previous versions of the story. Audience reception was generally warmer, appreciating the visual spectacle and faithful retelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and strong musical numbers, particularly Luke Evans' performance as Scrooge.
  • Noted for its emotional depth and faithful adaptation of Dickens' core themes.
  • Criticized by some for not bringing enough novelty to a story that has been told many times before.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual style and its successful blend of classic storytelling with musical elements. Many found it to be a heartwarming holiday film suitable for families, though some wished for a more unique narrative approach.

Fun Fact

The film features an original score by Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz, known for his work on Wicked and Pocahontas.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I'm not really sure what Leslie Bricusse was trying to achieve here with this animated poor cousin of his far superior 1970 version of the timeless Charles Dickens story. That's not to say that Luke Evans isn't a fine singer - he has those ...