Review of A Christmas Carol (1984) by Mike C — 30 Jan 2007

I agree that versions of a Christmas Carol are a dime a dozen but this one is the most beautiful to look at. You really get the feel of Victorian England in Dickens time. They really went out of their way to make it as lovely as possible.

George C. Scott makes a wonderful Scrooge. The Alastair Sim version was the best but this one is a very good version in its own right. Unlike the original movie Scrooge really does not show any remorse until the very end of the movie.

The supporting cast does an excellent job portraying their characters. George C. Scott performance is right up there with his performance in Patton. The Alastar Sim version is first place, George C. Scott is second place, Patrick Stewart is third place and the Reginald Owen version is fourth place.