A Christmas Carol

This animated adaptation tells the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of his impending doom. Scrooge is then haunted by three spirits: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who show him the error of his ways and the potential consequences of his greed.

The 2020 animated adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its visual style and Callow's performance, but some critics found it less impactful than previous adaptations.

• Visually inventive and charming, offering a fresh take on a familiar story.

• Simon Callow's narration and performance are a highlight.

• Some viewers found the pacing uneven and the emotional impact lacking compared to other versions.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the modern animation and the heartfelt performances, appreciating it as a good option for family viewing during the holidays, though some noted it didn't quite capture the magic of earlier iterations.

Simon Callow, who voices Jacob Marley and the Ghost of Christmas Present, is a renowned Shakespearean actor and has previously portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge on stage.