Ebbie
Ebbie

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Ebbie

1995
Movie
96 min
English

In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Armand MastroianniGenres: Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Ebbie is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' Ebbie, a ruthless and cold-hearted businesswoman, has accumulated immense wealth but lost touch with her humanity. On Christmas Eve, she is visited by three spirits who show her the errors of her ways, the consequences of her actions, and the possibility of redemption.

Critical Reception

Ebbie received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed towards Susan Lucci's performance. It was seen as a heartfelt, albeit predictable, update of a classic story, suitable for family viewing during the holiday season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Susan Lucci delivers a surprisingly strong and nuanced performance as the Scrooge-like protagonist.

  • The film offers a warm and sentimental holiday message, though it follows a familiar narrative arc.

  • A decent, family-friendly adaptation of a timeless Christmas tale with a modern twist.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "Ebbie" is not readily available, but viewers who have seen it often appreciate Susan Lucci's leading role and the film's heartwarming holiday spirit, despite its conventional storytelling.

Fun Fact

Susan Lucci, famous for her long-running role as Erica Kane on "All My Children," played the titular character Ebbie, a modern-day interpretation of Ebenezer Scrooge.

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