A Christmas Carol [DVD] [1984]

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 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!

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.

My family & I love this classic movie. Each Christmas we love to find time to watch Christmas movies and this is one on the list!!! Great family comedy too with adult hidden humor. We also go see the play each Christmas as this movie and play get you into the Christmas spirit.