Review of Scrooge (1970) by David S — 21 Dec 2011

Albert Finny is still my favorite Ebeneezer Scrooge.

This review of Scrooge (1970) was written by David S on 21 Dec 2011.

Scrooge has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ken T (997) on 26 Dec 2010

My favorite version of the classic Dickens story. This is required watching every Christmas morning, right after opening presents…

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By R.e. E (44) on 28 Apr 2012

Always loved this version as a child. Marley is scary, the music is good, great sets, big song and dance numbers…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 17 Dec 2018

A tiresome adaptation with bland music. The surprisingly dull Scrooge (1970) leaves much to be desired…

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By Sums I (57) on 02 Jan 2012

Not sure why so many people enjoy this film... I find the musical elements completely ruin the mood of the story…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 25 Dec 2013

A hammy and average version of the popular tale…

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By Judge L (406) on 25 Dec 2014

This is the version of 'A Christmas Carol' I grew up on. Was on every year when I was a kid…

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By C S (71) on 15 Jun 2016

One of my favorite musicals. In a lot of ways, this movie is Christmas for me…

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By Shelly I (2) on 10 Dec 2016

Really wonderful version of the story very true to the original text with the addition of very clever songs…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 10 Jan 2016

Song and dance were meant to make this a fun musical version of A Christmas Carol, but it still manages to be fairly dull at times…

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By Pamela D (285) on 25 Dec 2011

SCROOGE (1970) with Albert Finney is a hard-edged retelling of the Dickens classic…

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