Ms. Scrooge
Ms. Scrooge

Ms. Scrooge

1997Movie87 minEnglish

Television movie updating Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol." Businesswoman Ebenita Scrooge treats her employees and customers poorly. She has no time for Christmas or the holiday spirit. On Christmas Eve, she is visited by the ghost of her dead partner Maude Marley and then by other spirits who remind her of her happy past and chronicle the bitterness and greed that have taken over her life. At last, she is shown her own death and funeral. No one is there to mourn her. This revelation shocks her into opening her heart and her checkbook.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Catherine McNeelyGenres: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

In this modern-day musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, wealthy and ruthless businesswoman Roberta "Bobbie" Ebscy is consumed by her work and has no time for family or the holiday spirit. On Christmas Eve, three spirits visit her, forcing her to confront her past, present, and future, and offering her a chance at redemption.

Critical Reception

Ms. Scrooge was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed reception. While some praised its modern take on the classic tale and Kathleen Turner's performance, others found the musical numbers and plot elements to be lacking. It is often remembered as a less prominent adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

What Reviewers Say

  • Kathleen Turner's performance as the titular character was a highlight, bringing a unique energy to the role.
  • The musical numbers were a mixed bag, with some finding them engaging and others deeming them forgettable.
  • The modern setting and updated story elements were appreciated by some, though it didn't always resonate as strongly as the original.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Kathleen Turner, known for her husky voice and roles in films like "Body Heat" and "Romancing the Stone," took on the musical challenge of embodying the character of Ms. Scrooge.

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