This really should be required watching for anyone who dislikes Christmas cheer. Beginning with the delightful character drawings by Ronald Searle, and continuing through the excellent acting from Albert Finney—who received a Golden Globe award—Sir Alec Guinness, Dame Edith Evans, Kenneth More, and many other familiar performers from British theater and film, it just feels like Christmas to me. The music and songs co…

This version of **'A Christmas Carol'** manages to respect and deviate from established conventions remarkably well. The straightforward camera work helps move the story along, though the acting feels somewhat unpolished. The scenery and musical numbers compensate for a lack of depth in the dramatic performances and some stilted lines. However, these shortcomings are easily overlooked because of the film’s atmosphere…

The music is really memorable. Albert Finney gave a fantastic performance in the lead role. It’s definitely one of those holiday movies that I would enjoy with some Twiglets and a Coke!