I have, you see, been watching the many film versions there have been of the charles dickens classic in an endeavour to find the best movie adaptation of a christmas carol every year, around early december, i prepare myself for. The musical is a 2004 american madefortelevision film adaptation of the 1994 stage musical of the same name, with songs written by alan menken music and lynn ahrens lyrics. After seeing a christmas carol, the musical staring kelsey grammer on tv i was enchanted. Differentiating this tv movie version of charles dickens a christmas carol from the hundreds of other adaptations of the same yuletide classic is its tongueincheek ambience and a bundle of.
The musical is based on charles dickens famous 1843 novella of the same name. This movie was a full length, made for tv musical, starring kelsey grammer as scrooge. Nov 20, 2010 a beautiful holiday movie originally broadcasted by hallmark channel. Disney veteran alan menken provided the music, while lynn. The musical is a 2004 madefortv movie that is based on a stage musical production that originally ran annually at madison square garden from 19942003, which itself is based on a certain charles dickens novel the film version features kelsey grammer as scrooge, flanked by an allstar cast, and premiered on nbc. Being a history of a christmas carol on film by richard jones. Ive decided to not give grades for these movies but to just make note of the differences, strengths and weaknesses in each adaptation. Kelsey grammer uses his musical pipes and some of his master thespian style of acting as ebenezer scrooge, the man whose miserliness needs no.
A beautiful holiday movie originally broadcasted by hallmark channel. It is a wonderful, new retelling of the old christmas story favorite. Ebenezer scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views christmas as a waste of time. An all dogs christmas carol 2004 in this animated adaptation of charles dickens classic book, christmas is coming, and pooch pals itchy dom deluise, charlie barkin steve weber and sasha. Inspired by a stage musical which used to be presented annually at new yorks madison square garden, this christmas carol stars kelsey grammer as. The idea of having a dark take was, to me, a great idea. The musical this is the 37thbest production of a christmas carol ive ever seen, and probably the thirdbest musical version behind albert finney in scrooge and mr. The musical is a 2004 madefortv movie that is based on a stage musical production that originally ran annually at madison square garden from 19942003, which itself is based on a certain charles dickens novel. The musical stars kelsey grammer, jason alexander, jane krakowski, jesse l. Dec 28, 2014 full movie full movies full video full film teljes film teljes video merry christmas karroll christmas allen karroll hates christmas ever since his exgirlfriend humiliated him in front of. Kelsey grammer frasier brings ebenezer scrooge to life in this musical adaptation of charles dickens classic tale.
A musical on my dvr and gave it a watch last night. Adapted from charles dickenss 1843 novella a christmas carol, it is the fourth theatrical film to feature the muppets, and the first to be produced following the death of muppets creator jim henson in may 1990. The film was produced by hallmark entertainment now known as sonar entertainment and currently distributed by nbcuniversal television distribution. Claire moore is an actress, known for a christmas carol. The musical tv is a film directed by arthur allan seidelman with kelsey grammer, jesse l. As a devoted lover of all things a christmas carol i have to say, that i couldnt get through the first 5 minutes of this awful adaptation. I generally dont care much for musicals, except for the excellent broadways like the phantom and les miserables. With alastair sim, jack warner, kathleen harrison, mervyn johns. Alan menken a christmas carol the musical 2004 tv film. Scrooge released as a christmas carol in the united states is a 1951 british christmas fantasy drama film and an adaptation of charles dickens a christmas carol 1843. It stars alastair sim as ebenezer scrooge, and was produced and directed by brian desmond hurst, with a screenplay by noel langley. The classic work has been dramatised and adapted countless times for virtually every medium and performance.
During a christmas eve dream that evolves into nightmarish proportions, embittered and miserable scrooge is visited by three christmas ghosts. The musical tv movie 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nov 28, 2004 a christmas carol, also known as a christmas carol. The musical 2004 tv movie trivia 9 add new this version is unique in that scrooge meets all three christmas ghosts in human form before meeting them as spirits. The musical 2004 with cast kelsey grammer, jesse l. However, this christmas eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways. Christmas carol, a 2004 hallmark movies and mysteries. Nov 26, 2014 so i had the 2004 musical version called a christmas carol. The musical 2004 three christmas ghosts try to inject some genuine holiday spirit into ebenezer scrooges kelsey grammer miserly soul. It is the story of ebenezer scrooge, a greedy miser who hates christmas, but is transformed into a caring, kindly person through the visitations of four ghosts. A place called home alan menken and laurie beechman duration. A christmas carol, the popular 1843 novella by charles dickens 18121870, is one of the british authors bestknown works.
Jim carreys a christmas carol official trailer youtube. This is a mustwatch every christmas season for our family and i highly recommend it. A christmas carol disney wiki wikia disneys a christmas carol, is a 2009 animated 3d movie adaptation of the charles dickens story of the same title. Jane krakowski, and jennifer love hewitt star in this musical version of charles dickens classic story. With jim carrey, gary oldman, colin firth, steve valentine. A christmas carol the 2004 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Movies like a christmas carol 2004 if you like a christmas carol you are looking for sentimental, feel good and emotional movies about with holiday, self discovery, road not taken, ghost, human spirit, introspection and supernatural themes of drama, fantasy and musical genre shot in hungary or usa. Told more through music and dance then dialouge it still keeps the integrity and story of the original in tact.
Martin the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of out of. A christmas carol is a 2004 film about bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on christmas eve. Martin, jane krakowski, and jennifer love hewitt star in this musical version of charles dickens classic story. For performance rights either with orchestra or accompaniment tracks, please. I had seen this one before, on a dvd checked out from the library. A christmas carol 2004 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The movie is a 2001 british live actionanimated film based on charles dickenss 1843 classic novella a christmas carol. Differentiating this tvmovie version of charles dickens a christmas carol. The film was produced by hallmark entertainment now known as sonar entertainment and currently distributed by nbcuniversal television. A christmas carol 2004 christmas specials wiki fandom.
A carol christmas is a tv movie starring tori spelling, dinah manoff, william shatner and gary coleman. Of these, many people consider the 1951 british production starring alastair sim to be the very best film of this classic story. The film is an adaptation of charles dickens 1843 novella a christmas carol. The film opens at the london exchange on christmas eve in 1843. Best movies like a christmas carol 2004 bestsimilar. The musical, is a 2004 television film produced by hallmark entertainment for nbc based on the 1994 stage musical a christmas carol, with songs written by alan menken music and lynn ahrens lyrics. An animated retelling of charles dickens classic novel about a victorianera miser taken on a journey of selfredemption, courtesy of several mysterious christmas apparitions. Around the world in 80 days 2004 mistakes trivia quotes questions. It was directed by arthur allan seidelman and features kelsey grammer, jane. During a christmas eve dream that evolves into nightmarish proportions. A christmas carol adaptations ranked from worst to best. A christmas carolthe musical 2004 here we have yet another addition to the versions of the dickens classic, a christmas carol.
Movies and tv shows starring ian mcneice, including mistakes, quotes, questions, trivia and more. Its time for a visit from the ghost of christmas in the 2000s and a look at the hallmark tv musical version starring kelsey grammar. I was disappointed by it at the time, but i found a used copy at half price books recently, and recalling that its out of print, went ahead and snagged it. Charles dickens dark 1843 novella has inspired at least 20 movies featuring a prodigious array of talent, from alastair sim and albert finney through to the muppets and michael caine. Also starring kelsey grammer, jane krakowski and jason alexander. This version of a christmas carol is definitely a dark version of the beloved story. An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on christmas eve. The musical, is a 2004 television movie based on a 1994 stage musical of the same name, with songs written by alan menken music and lynn ahrens lyrics.
Yet another carol has traditional 2d animations with great voice cast simon callow, kate winslet, jane. I generally dont care much for musicals, except for the. Like most people, i have a mental image of what scrooge looks like. A christmas carol is a british fantasy miniseries based on the 1843 novella of the same name by charles dickens. Martin as the ghost of christmas present in a christmas carol the musical 2004. A wonderful adaptation of the charles dickenss classic, a christmas carol. A musical setting for charles dickens a christmas carol is a natural, and this holiday tv movie based on the broadway version generously crams music into its quick spin through the venerable story. This version differs from others, in that scrooge is. The many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol ranked from worst to best, from a 1901 silent film to the 2009 computergenerated feature. The christmas spirit that still lives within embittered ebenezer scrooge is magically transformed into a musical event featuring a visitation of. The musical is based on charles dickens famous 1843 novella of the same name, produced by hallmark entertainment for nbc.
Arthur allan seidelman director of the movie a christmas carol. Murakami, the film features the voices of numerous actors including simon callow, kate winslet who also sang the films theme what if, kates sister beth winslet, and nicolas cage. Many people are not aware of it, but charles dickens a christmas carol is the mostfilmed classic story of all time, with over two dozen cinematic renditions. The musical 2004 released on 28 november 2004 in usa. It aired on fx in the united states on 19 december 2019 and it began airing on bbc one in the united kingdom on 22 december 2019, and concluded two days later on 24 december 2019.
Dec 21, 2019 the many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol ranked from worst to best, from a 1901 silent film to the 2009 computergenerated feature. The obscure film school the worst adaptations of a. A christmas carol 2004 inspired by a stage musical which used to be presented annually at new yorks madison square garden, this christmas carol stars kelsey grammer as tightfisted ebenezer scrooge, who sees the errors of his ways just in time to oversee the best christmas ever for his longsuffering clerk bob cratchit. The musical 2004 this madefortv production must have looked good on paper, between grammers mellifluous hambonery to a. In this computeranimated adaptation of charles dickenss classic tale, animals take on the roles of ebenezer scrooge, bob cratchit, tiny tim, and the ghosts of christmas past, present, and future. A christmas carol film adaptations best and worst movie. The christmas spirit that still lives within embittered ebenezer scrooge is magically transformed into a musical event featuring a visitation of spirits from past, present, and future. A christmas carol, also known as a christmas carol. This musical version has been performed and hailed the world over and is 98% true to the original dickens classic. When i bought it i was intrigued to finally watch the story with a twist of ghostly horror.
Martin,jane krakowski, jason alexander,geraldine chapl. A christmas carol 2004 inspired by a stage musical which used to be presented annually at new yorks madison square garden, this christmas carol stars kelsey grammer as tightfisted ebenezer scrooge, who sees the errors of his ways just in time to oversee the best christmas. An overexcited roo, along with pooh, piglet, tigger and eeyore, pay rabbit a. Old bitter miser ebenezer scrooge simon callow who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on christmas eve. This time around, i thankfully found it more satisfying. A christmas carol 2004 directed by arthur allan seidelman. May 26, 20 this musical version has been performed and hailed the world over and is 98% true to the original dickens classic. The ghosts of christmas past, present and future are fun and engaging, the songs are fantastic. Written by lynn ahrens, based on the work by charles dickens. This madefortv production must have looked good on paper, between grammers mellifluous hambonery to a talented supporting cast. The best and worst adaptations features we delve back into more than a century of a christmas carol movies to find the best and.
Needless to say, this isnt going to be added to it. This situation is similar to the three kansas farm workers, miss almira gulch, and professor marvel in the wizard of oz 1939. The film version features kelsey grammer as scrooge, flanked by an allstar cast, and premiered on nbc. In recent weeks ghosts, dozens maybe even thousands of them, have been appearing in my front room. With linus, albertino, daria bignardi, domenico di raffaele. The musical is a 2004 american madefortelevision film adaptation of the 1994 stage musical. The muppet christmas carol is a 1992 american musical fantasy comedydrama film produced by jim henson productions and released by walt disney pictures. The musical is a 2004 american television film based on the 1843 novella of the same name by charles dickens, which also inspired a 1994 stage musical by alan menken and lynn ahrens. With simon callow, kate winslet, nicolas cage, jane horrocks.
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