Reviews — A Christmas Carol
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RottenPop
This is an American dramatic fantasy film called *A Christmas Carol*, directed by Clive Donner and written by Roger O. Hirson. It's one of several movie versions based on the classic 1843 novella by Charles Dickens, featuring George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, and Susannah York. The film was initially released in the United Kingdom on October 9th, 1984, and later appeared on American television a few months…
Wuchak
A familiar story unfolds in vibrant color, featuring George C. Scott. Set in London during the early 1840s, the film follows a rich man who despises Christmas (played by George C. Scott) as he’s shown glimpses of Christmases past, present, and yet to come. The question is whether he'll dismiss these visions as mere dreams or if they will inspire him to make some necessary alterations in his life. Even though it…
John Chard
The television adaptation of Charles Dickens' *A Christmas Carol* from 1984 is a truly delightful presentation. Featuring George C. Scott in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, Clive Donner’s film does justice to the original story and showcases Scott’s considerable talent. While the characters stay true to their literary counterparts, Scrooge is portrayed with a complicated past and an internal struggle that gives the mov…

