The Muppet Christmas Carol [DVD] [1992] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] |
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Staring:
Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz
Director:
Brian Henson
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Brian Henson directs his late father's creations in the Charles Dickens classic, the best known (and most oft-filmed) Christmas story of all time. Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit's wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the sombre tale. Or at least it starts brightly enough--the anarchic humour soon settles into mirthful memories and a sense of melancholy as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future take Scrooge on a journey of his lonely, wasted life. Michael Caine makes a wonderful Scrooge, delightfully rediscovering the meaning of life as fantastic creations from Henson's Creature Shop (developed specially for this film) take the reins as the three ghosts. While the odd mix of offbeat humour and sombre drama undercuts the power of Dickens's drama, this kid-friendly retelling makes an excellent family drama that adults and children alike can enjoy. --Sean Axmaker
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Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788859960
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 078885996X
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Model: 04047400
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-11-29
Running Time: 85
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1992-12-11 |
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