Patrick Stewart brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this wonderful production. At midnight, Scrooge is visited by the childlike Ghost of Christmas Past, who takes him back in time to his childhood and early adult life. He declines his nephew Fred's invitation to join him for Christmas dinner and dismisses two gentlemen collecting money for charity. The Ghost eventually ages, commenting that Tiny Tim will likely not survive until next Christmas. So much better than other versions. Nobody gets Dickens like George C. Scott The best "Christmas Carol" ever Forget Patrick Stewart, Alastair Sim and (please!) 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Dickens says Scrooge can feel this ghost's gaze on him without seeing its eyes, but the ghost in this version has silly little flashlight eyes, undermining this being's fundamental mystery and scariness. Anyway, I guess the reviews of both are fairly positive. They visit his lonely school days in boarding school, where his friends were all going home for Christmas but he is not allowed, because his father treated him badly after his mother died while giving birth to him. Scrooge's sister, Franny, comes to Scrooge's school and their father is a lot nicer, agreeing that he could come home for Christmas. Fezziwig throws a Christmas party, Scrooge attends and meets a young woman named Belle, with whom he falls in love and gets engaged. Mr. Albert Fezziwig Saskia Reeves. Understandably, Scrooge is in a melancholy mood as he returns to work. Our family watched both movies within a week of each other shortly before Christmas, and we all came away with the same thoughts/feelings towards these two movies. The performances of young Scrooge and Belle (among other minor characters) are somewhat lack-luster, and the Bob Cratchit is too funereal. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years! Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation) stars as Scrooge, the mean-spirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines he's visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and taken on a life-altering journey. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Patrick Stewart do his one-man reading/performance of A Christmas Carol several times. Stewart thought he’d put Picard to bed years ago and only decided to return after getting the hard sell from the show’s producers, though Scrooge, he … It was directed by David Jones and stars Patrick Stewart as Ebenezer Scrooge and Richard E. Grant as Bob Cratchit. Worst: A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004) - 6.5. Oh, well, if I ruled the world.. Jim Carrey. The film stars Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge. Of all the Scrooges portrayed, Stewart is probably the most cranial of the actors that have done the role. The greatest version ever...in my humble opinion. Awakening in his bedroom on Christmas Day, Scrooge finds the ghosts had visited him all in one night instead of three. Marley tells Scrooge that three spirits will visit him during the next three nights, regardless of Scrooge's reluctance. Scrooge takes pity on Cratchit's ill son, Tiny Tim. Here's my comparision review, Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017. Seven years later, Scrooge's bad mood has become a perpetual state of mind. Select the department you want to search in. True to the Dickens classic story, but not as good as George C. Scott's version. He appeared with actors such as Ben Kingsley and Ian Richardson. A tearful Scrooge extinguishes the Ghost as he returns to the present. He must be both charismatic and terrifying. At two o'clock, Scrooge meets the merry Ghost of Christmas Present, which shows Scrooge the joys and wonder of Christmas Day. The Ghost of Christmas Present Bernard Lloyd. Clearly too much money was spent on Marley's funeral at the beginning. Stewart is Old Joe Liz Smith. Definitely a good way to relive the classic book. Ian Wilson was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography at the Emmy Awards in 2000. Fred (Scrooge's nephew) Trevor Peacock. 4.5 Stars--Just a shade short of perfection, Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019. This production starts on Christmas eve, seven years before the spirits visit. Thought I had bought a Christmas Carol version with Patrick Stewart, but instead got this farm animals version. I personally hoped that the "modern" production would have better special effects (memory fades; perhaps they were impressive in 1999). The Ghost of Christmas Movies Past. The Ghost transports Scrooge to Cratchit's house, discovering Tiny Tim has died. Stewart's is still well-performed, but it's still obviously Patrick Stewart playing Scrooge. In 1969, he had a brief TV cameo role as Horatio, opposite Ian Richardson's Hamlet, in a performance of the gravedigger scene as part of episode six of Sir His loyal, low-paid employee Bob Cratchit suggests that Scrooge have Christmas off, as there will be no business for Scrooge during the day. 'A Christmas Carol' has held special significance for the great Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart--he created a one-man version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he co-produced this version for TV. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Scrooge- Aside from the Jim Carrey version Patrick Stewart looks the most like Scrooge in the book. All these years on it stands up, a solid and heart-lifting performance, very well cast and true to the book. Later, he sees a young couple, who owed the man money, are relieved he is dead, as they have more time to pay off their debt. Then there's the final scene, following examples of the reformed Scrooge being nice to people, where he now sits quietly by the fire--ALONE!. Patrick Stewart’s “A Christmas Carol” sheeplaughs September 10, 2018 November 25, 2019 Comments Off on Patrick Stewart’s “A Christmas Carol” No self-respecting Christmas Carol site would be caught online without including a tribute to the one contemporary man who embodies it most: Patrick Stewart. Simply the greatest version of this classic tale ever made. Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation) stars as Scrooge, the mean-spirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines he's visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and taken on a life-altering journey. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. He is supposed to have a pointed noise and for me the bald head screams a low maintenance cold Scrooge. Scrooge must go through several stages of reformation throughout the story. Patrick Stewart stars as Scrooge, the mean-spirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines he's visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past. This version attempts to do things others ones did not....very little snow...darker but more realistic lighting...and better supporting performance from … I had the earlier version of this DVD but could not enjoy it as it had no subtitles. Rather than deliberately trying to resemble either the 1938 MGM version or the George C. Scott made-for-TV version in the cheerfulness and "Christmassy" feeling of their settings, the 1999 film takes as its inspiration to the classic 1951 film version with Alastair Sim in the grimness of some of its scenes and set design, although it still includes many cheerful moments. In a long shot (not a good idea anyway for such a character) it unfortunately looks like someone in a ghost costume walking along with Scrooge, instead of a nebulous dark blur (it's the unknown future, after all). In a positive review, Variety wrote "Oft-told tales are difficult to pull off, but...this one gets it right...Director David Jones displays a smooth hand that adds mounds of style to the rendition, and his approach to Peter Barnes’ script is a tribute to delicate staging...Stewart as Scrooge is such a perfect piece of casting that it will be hard to imagine anyone else as the sour ol’ tightwad in years to come. The scene of the young couple who are relieved at Scrooge's death is also taken from the original story. The following day, he gives Cratchit a raise and becomes like "a second father" to Tiny Tim, who escapes death. Merry Christmas. Nothing beats the impact of live theater, and so for years now Stewart has personified Ebenezer Scrooge for me (well, Mr. Magoo will also forever be Scrooge, too, but that’s a discussion for another review). Travelling or based outside United States? Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Gleeful at having survived the spirits, Scrooge decides to surprise Bob's family with a turkey dinner, and ventures out with the charity workers and the citizens of London to spread happiness in the city. Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge Richard E. Grant. "[7], Patrick Stewart was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2000. Past Reviews. Patrick Stewart. This tragedy makes Scrooge a negative person for the next seven years, always "bah-humbuging" and yelling at the people closest to him. If the story's big message is how Scrooge has finally rediscovered his connection with humanity, why show him isolated from others in the final shot? Following a period with Manchester's Library Theatre, he became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, remaining with them until 1982. Buy it, watch it with the children, and enjoy it. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come arrives, appearing as a tall, silent cloaked figure, and takes Scrooge into the future. This, of course, is the already classic version starring Patrick Stewartas Ebenezer Scrooge. The Ghost escorts Scrooge to a cemetery, where the Ghost points out his own grave, revealing Scrooge was the man who died. I search in vain for the "ideal" Christmas Carol (1977 BBC Production with Michael Hordern comes closest, for my taste), but, in my opinion, this production does NOT deserve much of the criticism leveled at it. I had seen George C. Scott's version back in the 1980s, but never saw Patrick Stewart's version... now with a family of my own and wanting to introduce my kids to this classic tale of the Christmas Spirit, I searched for the different versions of the movies, and after my own memories and glowing reviews of Patrick Stewart's version, I decided to get both George C. Scott's and Patrick Stewart's versions of the movie. Regional Reviews: Los Angeles A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart. Scrooge and the Cratchits celebrate Christmas and Tiny Tim has recovered from his illness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2012. In January 1967, he made his debut TV appearance on Coronation Street as a fire officer. Patrick Stewart, Onescore and one . To put it bluntly, George C. Scott just portrayed Scrooge better than Patrick Stewart... the only time I felt Patrick Stewart outperformed George C. Scott was when (during Christmas Past sequence) Scrooge's girlfriend was walking away, Patrick really portrayed the pain of the loss when he yelled at himself to "go after her"... hands-down, Patrick Stewart won that scene, but every other scene, I just thought George C. Scott sold Scrooge … However, the Ghost shows Scrooge why Belle left him: he chose money over her. Ebenezer Scrooge (Patrick Stewart) has just buried his longtime friend and business partner, Jacob Marley on Christmas Eve in 1843. Patrick Stewart played Scrooge in a TV adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” By Chuck Barney | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 20, 2018 at 1:29 p.m. | UPDATED: December 21, 2018 at 5:20 a.m. This version is by far one of the best because it, Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018. On Christmas Eve in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge, a surly money-lender at a counting house, who has run the business himself for seven years since his business partner Jacob Marley died, does not share the merriment of Christmas. Patrick Stewart stars in this made-for-TNT adaptation of A Christmas Carol that comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio. But I must defend this production for its fine qualities, not the least of which is a VERY studied portrayal by Patrick Stewart. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Way better than the cheesy Jim Carey version, and more true than any Disney version (and I like Disney!). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2017. The 1999 TNT Made-For-TV production of “A Christmas Carol” starring Patrick Stewart as Scrooge I have to admit, the first time I viewed this film I was somewhat disappointed, having come to it with “great expectations” that it would not only live up to, but surpass, his live performance. English and French subtitles are accessible. This version now has them. Patrick Stewart, Actor: Logan. Scrooge's next Christmas takes place as an employee of Albert Fezziwig, who had a good heart and acted as a second father to Scrooge. In my opinion this well known Christmas tale with Patrick Stewart playing Scrooge is as good as my previously favoured version with.George C. Scott. The closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2018. As he moves from the embittered character which we are first presented with, through the intense emotions of a man reformed by the Christmas spirit, we are both astounded and captivated by the depth of Scrooge's … brianabatty December 1, 2020. [1] It was directed by David Jones and stars Patrick Stewart as Ebenezer Scrooge and Richard E. Grant as Bob Cratchit. He was a member of various local drama groups from about age 12. A Christmas Carol (1984) (TV) -George C. Scott as Scrooge A Christmas Carol (1999) (TV)-Patrick Stewart as Scrooge Scrooge-A musical (1970) -Albert Finney as Scrooge. He was an associate artist of the company in 1968. Patrick Stewart is certainly a hard act to beat when it comes to performance alone, but George C. Scott definitely gives him a run for his money in this role. In his house, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his deceased business partner Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to repent of his wicked ways to avoid being condemned in the afterlife, as Marley has been. His Scrooge is quietly tough and nasty, in a way that shows he means what he says, and his conversion to rejoining life is heartfelt and convincing--he almost chokes on his first attempts at laughter after so many years of grim unhappiness. Has this listing changed amazon? Many people lean toward the George C. Scott TV production, or one […] Realizing this, Scrooge vows to change his ways just as the Ghost disappears. Its pointing finger isn't even scary (just a regular hand with long nails), which it certainly must be, since wherever it points contains terrifying information. It's Christmas Eve 1843, and Ebenezer Scrooge (Patrick Stewart) has just buried his long-time friend and business partner, Jacob Marley. After the BBCs appalling crucifixion of a Christmas Carol this year I went out and ordered this version as I had good memories of it. I love this version. Dunno. First let me say that I'm a big fan of the Dickens classic, and I'm also a big fan of both Patrick Stewart and George C. Scott as actors. Sometimes the text is modernized without improvement. Scrooge and the Ghost visit Cratchit's house, learning his family is content with their small dinner. Patrick Stewart is a wonderful actor and this movie portrays all the right ambience. Hard to accept Patrick Stewart as Scrooge without a change in his appearance from Jean Luc Picard....he needed whiskers or a wig. Before all the movies, television adaptations, and stage plays; before the animated versions, the children's theatre versions, and every sitcom's "holiday episode"; before all of this, Charles Dickens wrote a short story called "A Christmas Carol." This is another musical adaptation, but this time … Would be silly to order again just to get the wrong DVD. Patrick Stewart is perfect. Probably the most popular Christmas story of them all. "[6] The New York Times concurred, calling it "a glorious Christmas Carol. ... Stewart’s interpretation of Scrooge is not the stereotypical, crotchety old-man or the bent over, crooked man out of a Victor Herbert operetta. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2017. Franny died a young woman while giving birth to Scrooge's nephew. Video availability outside of United States varies. Sign in to see videos available to you. Scrooge agrees, but demands that Cratchit arrive "all the earlier" the following day. They completely understood this version and the setting was fabulous. For those who are not familiar with the story, here is a synopsis: Ebenezer Scrooge is a money lender and a loner who does not believe in or celebrate Christmas. Meanwhile, Scott absolutely loses himself in the role. Sir Patrick Stewart was born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, to Gladys (Barrowclough), a textile worker and weaver, and Alfred Stewart, who was in the army. Mrs. Cratchit Desmond Barrit. In a den, Scrooge recognizes his charwoman Mrs. Dilber, his laundress Mrs. Riggs, and the local undertaker trading several of the man's stolen possessions to a fence named Old Joe. The Ghost of Christmas Past Ian McNeice. As the Ghost dies, he warns Scrooge about the evils of "Ignorance" and "Want", who manifest themselves before Scrooge as two demonic children. My students, after reading the book, tried to watch the George C Scott version and were lost! The grave opens, and Scrooge sees his dead self lying in a coffin. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015, I have several DVD movies based on "A Christmas Carol" story authored by Charles Dickens. So true to the original book it's perfect. At the stock exchange, Scrooge's acquaintances discuss the death of an unnamed colleague, saying that they only plan to attend the funeral if lunch is provided and do not expect anyone else to attend either, given how unpleasant a person the deceased was. [5] It includes three scenes almost always omitted from other adaptations which are the lighthouse, coal miners, and sailors on a ship at sea, by showing montages with different groups of people in different sections of the country singing "Silent Night". A Christmas Carolfanatics were well aware of his acclaimed early ‘90’s one-man theatre piece where he performs all the roles. A Christmas Carol is a 1999 British-American made-for-television film adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol that was first televised December 5, 1999 on TNT. Marley warns Scrooge that he will not be able to avoid his fate without their visit and tells him to expect the first ghost at around midnight. He falls into the grave, then clings to his own dead body as he falls through the earth into Hell. His Scrooge is a powerful man to be reckoned with, often seeming eagerly ready to confront the fools he perceives around him. I'm witholding a half star from this production for two details of significance: first, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is a dud! Patrick Stewart stars as Scrooge, the mean-spirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines he's visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2020. [2] The film was produced after Patrick Stewart performed a series of successful one man shows of A Christmas Carol on Broadway and in London.[3][4]. [8], Learn how and when to remove this template message, Warner Bros. Reading the reviews people seem to be talking Patrick Stewart... but the listing is for the furry twist farm animals version. Patrick Stewart is genius in this role, as he plays it as a human being rather than the overblown pantomime way many other actors perform it. Scrooge’s business partner, Jacob Marley has just passed, and Scrooge was the only one who attended his funeral. I wish they would rerelease this version with dvd/digital. Whether it be a Charles Dickens book read by the Christmas tree, or a staged reading, or a Broadway production, or one of the many movie adaptations, everybody has their favorite production of this perennial classic. The film was produced after Patrick Stewart performed a series of successful one man shows of A Christmas Carol on Broadway and in London. A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a Christmas favorite. Bob Cratchit Joel Grey. In the beginning was the word. A Christmas Carol is a 1999 British-American made-for-television film adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol that was first televised December 5, 1999 on TNT. 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