It’s striking how earnestly people approach this one—at least the humans do. The Muppets themselves don't seem to notice, but the human characters behave as if they’re striving for the most intensely solemn rendition of *A Christmas Carol* imaginable... And surprisingly, that approach actually succeeds. It truly does. This is a Muppet film featuring performances on par with Shakespeare, which makes it stand out am…

This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Christmas, selfishness, and change has its moments; there are definitely a few songs you'll find yourself humming along to. Gonzo takes on the job of storyteller, leading viewers through a shortened version where Michael Caine plays the grumpy "Ebenezer Scrooge," who is visited by three spirits hoping to show him his mistakes and inspire some Christmas cheer. I’…

I hadn’t watched this movie in quite a while. Seeing it again in theaters really sparked some happy recollections. Among all the different film versions of *A Christmas Carol*, I think this one stands out as the best.