A Christmas Carol [DVD] [1984]

I have been wanting to add a DVD of Charles Dickens' beloved classic to our Christmas video collection, but I was never sure which of the various versions would be best. After hearing a rave review about George C. Scott's performance in "A Christmas Carol," I decided to go with this one and was not disappointed. This is a very well done, heartwarming rendition of that great drama, and the quality of Blu-ray and 5.1 audio make it all the more enjoyable. Unfortunately, there are no Special Features, but this DVD has now become a Christmas tradition in our household!

We watch this every year....it really is a reminder to live an unselfish life and to get the real spirit of Christmas....might be a bit scary for younger members of the family, but this is truly a classic, memorable movie! I think it is even inspirational while also being just a good, well-done movie. George C Scott does an excellent job of being Mr Scrooge. My favorite movie version of The Christmas Carol, though I have also read Patrick Stewart also is worth watching as Scrooge.

I first saw this movie on Christmas morning on the WB channel in 2002 and I absolutely loved it. George C. Scott is a Wall Street version of Scrooge (the movie was made in the late '80s, I believe), but he's very good in the role. It's a very well made adaptation that stands the test of time. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys holiday movies. This is top notch.

The Charles Dickens Christmas Story comes alive on-screen and it’s truly a grand family viewing experience. The story-line is set in London, England – circa early 1800’s. David Warner [Bob Cratchit] as-well-as the rest of the Supporting Actors, backs-up George C. Scott’s [Ebenezer Scrooge], memorable performance turning this tale of Christmas into a must-see annual viewing event.

What can I say except it is George C. Scott playing Scrooge. If you remember Scott playing Patton, this is the same intensive effort to make Scrooge not just an old scrooge, but a human who had a bad childhood and made decisions that left him seeking wealth rather than love. I wish it was in wide screen.

I've seen several versions of A Christmas Carol and this is one of the best. The acting is very good and the story stays pretty close to the book with only a few small differences. I found the audio and video quality to be excellent. The only disappointment is the lack of extras. I was very happy to find this in the $7.99 bin!

I have always regarded the late George C. Scott as one of the best actors. To me, this is the definitive version of this story. I have seen a couple of other versions, and they suffer compared to his performance. The other cast of characters are also very good. People should watch this movie every Christmas.

There are a number of versions of A Christmas Carol on DVD; this one, with George C. Scott as Scrooge, is one of the best. The other one in its league is the one with Patrick Stewart. You should own both!