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Christmas Carole
Carole Mackay is an unashamedly outspoken and wealthy entrepreneur. Her online business selling all things festive has earned her a fortune, as well as the nickname 'Christmas Carole'. But her success hasn't made her a better human being. In fact, it's made her worse. The truth is that Carole is a monumentally mean person. Positively Scrooge-like. And, just like Ebeneezer, she doesn't love Christmas at all. But this Christmas Eve, Carole's past, present and future are about to collide. Will some rather familiar Christmas spirits help her discover the true spirit of Christmas?
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Plot Summary
A dark and cynical woman, Carol, who despises Christmas, is visited by the ghost of her former boss on Christmas Eve. She is then taken on a journey through her past, present, and future by three spirits, in a bid to rediscover the Christmas spirit.
Critical Reception
Christmas Carole received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a predictable and uninspired retelling of 'A Christmas Carol'. While some appreciated the holiday theme and performances, others criticized its weak script and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
A by-the-numbers adaptation that fails to bring anything new to the classic tale.
Performances are adequate, but do little to elevate the predictable narrative.
Lacks the charm and emotional depth expected of a holiday film.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews, but the film appears to have garnered little widespread attention.
Fun Fact
The film is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novella 'A Christmas Carol', with the main character's name being a direct play on the original protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge.
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