Title says it all. He sells Scrooge better than any other movie adaptation I've seen.

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[–] 40 points 2 years ago (5 children)

The version available on Disney+ omits the sad song sung between Scrooge and his fiance as she breaks up with him for his avarice. As a kid i didn't like it much, but as an adult i realize that it's a critical emotional turning point for the movie.

Without that song, the whole film feels rather hollow.

The original film is one of my favorite Muppet movies and Christmas Carol adaptations. The loss of that song is a shame.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I’d also add that every muppet kills it in their respective roles.

    I read all Charles Dickens books in Gonzo’s voice!

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    The way he plays it straight makes the movie.

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  • [–] 45 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    "Muppet Christmas Carol" works because Michael Caine treats the Muppets as fellow actors.

    "Muppet Treasure Island" works because Tim Curry treats himself as a fellow muppet.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I have watched this every Christmas Eve for the past 10 years or more. Absolutely the best version of A Christmas Carol for me. I have an old version with Belles song still in it that was cut as that’s the version I always remembered and loved.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    I like Scrooged better, but it's more adult, so the actual turning point is more subtle (I honestly missed it for years, it's a single, easily missed line by Bill Murray).

    Still enjoy the Muppets version, it's really great!

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The Patrick Stewart 1999 version for me. There's an AI upscale version floating around that truly amazing.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It's also the only version I'm aware of where they gave Dickens a character as the Narrator. The fact that he is portrayed by Gonzo just makes it that much better.

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