*THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL* First Time Watching MOVIE REACTION
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Awesome choice! Happy Holidays!
Tara, you are surely missed ❤ I'm still subscribed, and waiting patiently for your return!
@@e.d.2096 Me too, Eric, well said. 😊
From IMDB trivia: "The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Sir Michael Caine actively pursued the role of Ebenezer Scrooge when he heard that it was going into production. He had missed out on a guest star role on the TV series The Muppet Show (1976) which was shot in the UK while he was living as a tax exile in the US at the time. However friends and colleagues he knew who had guested on it such as Sir Roger Moore, John Cleese, Peter Sellers and Sylvester Stallone had told him they had a massive amount of fun appearing in the show and that it had also given them extra kudos with children too. By the time this film was greenlighted in 1991, Caine had moved back to the UK and when he heard it was going to be filmed in a a London film studio he had his agent badger Jim Henson Productions until they agreed to meet with him. They then cast him shortly afterwards."
He then insisted he would play the part absolutely seriously. Brian Henson said great. Michael considers this one of his most memorable role he had done.
Awesome to see Tara again!
I love that Michael Caine was largely the only human actor in the entire film, yet he treated the other performers as human beings, not puppets. He was the perfect choice for Scrooge.
He and Tim Curry are the best human actors in Muppets movies!
That's what's so great about the Muppets. They work best when you stop thinking about them as puppets.
@@Flamebeard0815 I would argue that Bren Browder and Claudia Black are pretty good too.
For that era, absolutely. Patrick Stewart was pretty good. I always thought Anthony Hopkins could play a good Scrooge. Bill Murray was perfect for an 80s version, but because it's 80s, it's an acquired taste. The best by far for me and everyone I know is the Alastair Sim version from 1951. It's like a horror movie, which is how the book is written. It's a ghost story. It should be a horror movie. But all too often, everything has to be toned down. Nobody liked Return To Oz, even though it was the most faithful adaptation of the novels. They liked the Judy Garland version, which was nothing nothing like the books. Parents are a bunch of wimps. The things they do actually harm kids more than the things they're actually afraid of.
That's the trick to a great performance in a Muppet movie. They either treat them like people (Michael Caine, Charles Grodin) or they act like Muppets (Tim Curry)
It's important to remind people of the true meaning of Christmas: ghosts terrorizing rich people in the middle of the night until they agree to pay their employees more.
If ghosts actually existed, I wouldn't mind spending some time as a ghost in this way. I am not a big fan of Christmas, but I could make an exception to assist in this reason for the season.
Dibs on Christmas Future!
One ghost, or two in this one for the Marleys, or countless for the other damned souls weighed down by their sins you see in the book. But the Ghosts of Christmas aren't ghosts despite the name, they're spirits
@@derekstein6193 that's fine, you can come as the spirit of Halloween's Past, or Thanksgiving Present, or Valentines' Day Yet to Come. Hell, maybe throw in some less commercialized holidays if that's your thing.
There is a song called "When Love is Lost" that is sung when Ebenezer and his girlfriend break up. It was deleted from the film against the director's wishes. It was only in the standard definition version as the original film copy, of the song was thought lost. The film was recently found and inserted in the HD and 4K versions of the film. It makes the final song, "When Love is Found" all the more meaningful.
It is now also available on Disney+, in the Extras section of the film.
I hate that they took it out -- it really helps explain Scrooge.
I believe it is "When love is gone." rather than lost.
When I was a kid we had a VHS recording of Muppets Christmas carol that we watched every year with the song in it, I was quite confused after moving out when seeing a version where it skips it.
Yeah its a pain, when i had this on vhs it had the song on it and every subsequent version they hacked it out. That scene makes hardly any sense without it lol
I saw the version of the film with "When Love is Gone" restored for the first time last Christmas, and it definitely made the film work so much better, Belle breaking up with Scrooge ends up having more impact, and it adds more significance to the last song
Michael Caine treated the Muppets as fellow theater actors and not like puppets. I think that's why this is such a wonderful adaptation.
That's why this movie and Muppet Treasure Island work so incredibly well.
Michael Caine is an actor and treats the muppets as fellow actors.
Tim Curry embodies being a Muppet and fits right in with the rest of them.
Both geniuses.
@@Ozai75 I was trying to think of this quote
I totally agree.
Apparently that's surprisingly easy to do: Alice Cooper also reports immediately feeling as if the Muppets were real, to the point of addressing the puppet, rather than the performer, in rehearsal.
Too this day, the Muppets Christmas Carol had the best Scrooge from any version I’ve seen. There’s been countless but you can’t beat Michael Caine. Even when he’s talking to a frog.
*ESPECIALLY when he's talking to a frog.
@@jmsmys13ify haha I think he’d do okay talking to a person but you know what? I stand corrected.
The level of joy in this reaction was off the charts. The synchronous singing was a bonus. The Jen Commandments #11 - "When with sister, thou shalt sing."
"and Tiny Tim... who did NOT die" is one of the most iconic line deliveries of all time haha!
Loved this reaction you two, it really was joyous and heartwarming
Allison Brie's "Teeny Tim!", from the season 3 finale/Christmas episode of GLOW, is still one of my favorite deliveries. She plays a hilarious Scrooge.
The effect of money on healthcare...
I loved hearing from another channel -- I need to check for the channel name, but she mentioned that since Dickens' editors were so caught up with Tiny Tim's plight and noticed it wasn't clarified that he survived, in the original book, it is written exactly like that. "And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he became a second father to..."
The funny thing is that is straight from Dickens who all caps the word NOT in the story, because he had forgotten and everyone asked him what about Tiny Tim
YES !
This is by far the best adaptation of a Christmas Carol ^^
"God save my little broken body!" 🐀
Rizzo as the comedic punching bag accompanying Gonzo Dickens is my favorite part 😅 It absurdly offsets that Muppet Christmas Carol has more lines straight from Dickens than most adaptations.
Muppet literary adaptations should have been a bigger thing, but sadly we only have this, Muppet Treasure Island (with Tim Curry!), and the hard to find Muppet Wizard of Oz.
"You could fit through those bars?" "Yeah why?" "You're an idiot" "LIGHT THE LAMP NOT THE RAT, LIGHT THE LAMP NOT THE RAT" 😂😂
Steve Whitmore, who replaced Jim Henson, was nervous about taking up the torch. The night before he was to record his lines, he dreamed that Jim met him in a hotel lobby and told him everything would be alright.
"Light the lamp, not the rat! LIGHT THE LAMP, NOT THE RAT!!!" 🤣🤣🤣
I grew up with this movie as a child in the 90’s and as an adult it never fails to make me happy. Thank you for watching my favorite Christmas movie. Here’s to the songs getting stuck in your head throughout the year ;)
Wonderful seeing the sisters together again. I have missed Tara.
Same here
Ditto...
Agreed!
Michael Caine has always been my favourite Scrooge, always appreciated Gonzo and Rizzo speaking directly to us. Cue about a week's worth of replaying the songs in my head 🎹🎻
Second for me after Alistair Sim but very good and convincing while playing against puppets
He is a very close second to Patrick Stewart for me.
For me this is my favorite version, both due to Caine’s performance and the songs. Respect to you that they only stay a week in your mind, I’m likely hear them for the rest of the year, and be perfectly happy about it.
May I recommend another Muppets classic: “Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas”. Also a musical, extremely heart-warming, all-Muppet cast. It’s got some great and memorable tunes and characters. Vintage 1977.
If ever you thought Jen was just playing a character look no further than her hanging out with her sis… you can’t fake that 😆 this is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen in a while
Lol I appreciate that! Love my sis and she brings out the best in me :)
@@jenmurrayxoyou guys should do more together :)
Following up on how much you loved Kermit's outfit, I've heard from the historical fashion nerds that out of countless productions of A Christmas Carol, this one in particular is hyper-accurate in all its period costuming, not just absolutely nailing the designs down to the year, even during the time skips in the Christmas past sequence, but also accounting for the fact that poorer characters would have fashion that's a few years out of date with respect to what year that particular scene of the story is set in, while the well-off characters have been able to afford the latest.
It’s so nice to see you and your sister doing a reaction together again. I loved this movie when I was a kid, it’s on my list of Christmas movies that my family and I watch every year during the holidays.
Yes I Agree 👍💯😊
Thanks so much for watching this one! I love you both! Another excellent telling of the Christmas Carol story is the 1970 film “Scrooge” starring Albert Finney.
This is actually one of the most faithful adaptations of Charles Dickens’ novel put to film, despite the fact that it is performed largely by puppets. Gonzo appearing on-screen as Dickens really helps to preserve the whimsical narration style that Dickens employed in the original story.
Both Murray sisters was the best unexpected early Christmas present already, but discovering that they both do pitch-perfect Piggy impressions was just the icing on the cake!
The costume design in this went so much harder than it needed to and I'm here for it.
IKR
When the Muppets had a weekly show, actors and singers used being asked on the show as proof they had made it.
This is my favorite Christmas movie! I'm so glad you both saw it together, my sister and I would watch this when we were little. Always gets me nostalgic. 🙂🎩🎄🐸
Such a good film, surprisingly its one of the most faithfully adapted versions of the original book too. Was great to see Tara again, I hope she's doing well.
By far my favorite Christmas movie. Glad you both enjoyed it so much and thank you for reacting to it!
Rizzo the Rat is my favorite character lol
15:37 the best line of the movie "hey, hey, hey, light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat!" Lol
A few years ago I watched this movie with my daughter and it changed our lives lol
She got really into books in the public domain, the Muppets, storytelling tropes, and the idea of applying your art to someone else's to make a new unique thing.
I can't wait to watch this on Friday with her 😍
Bahaha 'we're Murray and Murray' is hilarious
Actually, the reason Rizzo cried was actually cause of a cut out song, now present in the Disney+ additional content, it serves as the first variant of the track, that ends the movie (making that a reprise).
This movie can't help but be good... 'cause Muppets! But, what makes this movie GREAT is that in a Muppet movie, playing to a bunch of puppets, Michael Caine played his role like he was with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing Richard III for Her Majesty... He played the entire movie no different than playing it with a human cast - and he was absolutely BRILLIANT!!!
And - We miss you Tara!!! If you decide to dust off your channel, we have room in our hearts to watch Jen's AND your reactions!
Love to see Tara here with you Jen. Great sister energy. You should definitely try to do a few videos together a year if possible. I think we’d all enjoy that. Happy Christmas!!
Yes I Agree 💯
The extended cut has a song during the break-up scene. It's heart-wrenching, at least to me. The ending refrain -- "The love we found, we carry with us" -- is the song's mirror, as the missing song is "When Love is Gone".
Imo it was a stroke of genius to have a muppet play the part of Charles Dickens as some of my favourite parts of the book are narration rather than dialogue.
What a shame that this version omits my all time favorite song. The song that made me cry as a child. The song that actually makes that scene emotionally impactful. “When Love is Gone”
After a long grueling day at work, this was the Christmas movie reaction I needed. Thanks Jen and Tara!!
Nice to see Tara again 😊
When Michael Caine is singing his real name appears as the name of a shop
Michael Caine is one of those actors that can just do absolutely anything. A true master of the craft.
Muppet Christmas Carol is a cute version. Michael Caine makes for a good Scrooge while Gonzo and Rizzo are a great duo! Fun to watch with you Jen, and your sister. 🎉🎄
Murray and Murray 🎶🎵 Tara has the best impressions out-of nowhere 😂
Fun Muppet Show fact.
Due to our different advertising rules the UK got about 3 extra minutes of content per episode than the US.
Usually a song which is arguably the best part of the show.
My holiday season always starts and ends with Muppets.
We watch Muppet Family Christmas when we put the tree up, and we watch Muppet Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve. :)
I adore the original Muppet Movie, but if you measured which of their movies is my favorite by how many times I've rewatched it, this one would win by a mile.
When Caine agreed to do this movie, he stipulated that he would play it seriously. No nod-and-wink "I'm working with muppets" moments. And that's part of why the movie is so good, that he plays it completely straight. For silliness we get Rizzo and Gonzo - sorry, I mean Mr. Dickens.
There are some fun little jokes in the names of the stores during the finale. One of them is names Statler and Waldorf's, after the two old hecklers who in this one played Marley and Marley (in the book there was only one Marley, but they had two here so they could use the two old guys). Another is named Mickelwhite's, which is a reference to Michael Caine's actual last name.
So glad you watched this one, and that you watched it together. It's good to see Tara again. Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Carol was also the first story to include time travel 🤯
The two tartan hair bows and the sweaters are adorable.
Watched MCC many times, but only noticed during this reaction that the shop behind Scrooge is called Micklewhites, which is a nod to Michael Caine’s actual/original surname…
Every actor I've ever heard from says that the difficulty working with Muppets was not acting with them. The Muppeteers tend to stay in performance mode between takes to keep themselves 'on' and there's loads of behind the scenes footage over the years that shows them larking around, complaining about meal penalties or the size of their trailers or whatever. I seem to remember an 'on set interview' with Miss Piggy when this movie happened where she does nothing but bitch about how small her part in the movie is. 🤣 There's some brilliant footage of Ricky Gervais with Elmo that will have you in stitches. Anyway, most actors have said that after a while they realized that they were only relating to the Muppets between takes and were totally ignoring the performers underneath - which made them feel bad but the performers were chill, and that was pretty much a 'mission accomplished' kind of thing for them.
My favorite "Christmas Carol" was the one with George C. Scott as Scrooge that was made for TV about ten years before the Muppets' version. No song and no Muppets, alas, but George is unmatched as Scrooge for me - although it's not like anyone ever screwed up their performance in any version of this story that I've seen.
This reaction is so cute 😊 was smiling the entire movie
It’s Tara! I just posted on one of her videos that’s she’s missed. Stoked to see you both in this reaction!
The wife and I love The Muppet's Christmas Carol and we watch it every year
Sad Fact: The scene where Kermit talks about life being about greetings and partings was part of the Jim Henson company saying goodbye to Jim Henson himself as he passed away two years prior to the film's release. It was the first project done entirely without him.
I used to watch Tara's channel, it's a shame she stopped but you guys are great together, you should definitely do more reactions with the both of you. Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Carol is always a tear-jerker, this one especially. I think it's because with all the Muppet cuteness and everything, Michael Caine plays Scrooge absolutely straight, not recognizing at all that he's playing against puppets.
Take the greatest, most world renowned, story of redemption ever written... set it at Christmastime... add in a couple of ghosts... and you've got "A Christmas Carol". In prose... being a ghost story of Christmas. Published 1843. Entertaining and heart warming, this tale has been performed to audiences in one fashion or another (readings, live stage acting, motion pictures and television) since 1844. Author Charles Dickens would read it to sold out audiences every Christmas Eve until the year before his death in 1870. After it's first sold out publication, charitable giving increased significantly. I, myself, do enjoy the muppet version... but it's the 1970 musical that's my favorite. It was so good seeing Tara again. I miss her reaction channel. Wonderful seeing the Murray sisters doing another reaction together.
Michael Caine was perfect as Scrooge. His one stipulation to taking this role is that he would play it as if he was working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He would never acknowledge that any character was a Muppet. This dedication made his portrayal amazing and helped make this a more of a traditional Christmas musical, instead of just another Muppet Show.
Nothing makes me weep like the Muppets. When I hear those voices, my first friends I ever had, Jerry, Dave, Frank, Steve and Louise the remaining original performers, it's like family I haven't seen since I was 6 and I burst into tears. My mom has pictures of me sleeping with my Kermit the Frog doll and blanket, Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas and John Denver and the Muppets a Christmas together are classics I grew up on!
THANKS TO MICHAEL CAINE RETIRING AT 90. SO MANY GREAT ROLES. 🎉
You really should watch the The Muppet Show from the 70's/80's. It was a TV show and so many stars of the day came on the show to do skits and sing with them. It was so fun.
I love that the film acknowledged Gonzo’s chicken fetish.
On the 1st of December 2023; we gathered at my daughters house. There was my daughter, my granddaughter, my grandson, and my great grandson. We had dinner and watched The Muppet Christmas Carol. 4 generations together. I have a wonderful family.
Hope you two are having an great and awesome day ❤
Thanks John you too!
LOVE THIS MOVIE!
One of the funniest Muppet films ever made!
The great Muppet version of the classic story. Michael Cain plays it as straight as if it were a serious stage version. It's amazing to watch a really good actor work. Although there are many versions of the story on film, I would argue for the best being the Alastair Sim version, "Scrooge" (1951).Or the wonderful "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" (1962), the surprisingly touching cartoon musical (with music by Jule Styne, the composer of Funny Girl and Gypsy) It includes all the salient aspects of the story but with humor and good music. And read the book, it's short!
I absolutely love the Muppets! This is a wonderful interpretation of the Dickens classic. I hope that you will watch more Muppet movies. I recommend going back to the original, The Muppet Movie (1979). If you are really interested, maybe you would enjoy watching some select episodes from The Muppet Show (1976-1981). There is hilarious Star Wars special.
Jen would adore The Muppet Show! Fantastic hosts, musical numbers, and general Muppet variety show shenanigans.
I love this movie. I always see this movie every year during the Christmas season.
I just read an article in which Michael Caine said that although he is proud of many of the movies he made, he has the most affection for this one. The only reason he did it was because he had never made a film that his young daughter could watch. Plus, he had a great time doing it.
30:41 you’ll likely end up forgetting that they’re puppets. Many of the guest stars of the Muppet Show forgot they were puppets because the puppeteers are just so good at what they do.
My Christmas wish has came to me early, Tara, so happy to see you again.
Thank you Jen, for making my Christmas wish come true. Only one thing left for you two, To the Batpoles!
Batman 66 awaits, those who have a love for camp.
Camp basically funny content preformed straight.
Welcome back, Tara, missed you a lot.
All I wanted for Christmas was to see My 2 Favorite Sisters back-together again💝and Y'all have Granted My Wish!!✌
Twice the Murrays means twice the very cool dance moves! You're both so sweet, dancing to the songs. :)
The most accurate translation of "A Christmas Carol" that has ever been put to film.
This is my autistic sons favorite movie. We have to watch this for about 4 months. If it snows, it's Christmas to them and we have to watch this the whole day.
A Jen & Tara Team-Up? Awesome-sauce! I'll be here with bells on.
Full Disclosure: There will be no bells, but I'll definitely be here. 👍☮❤🤓🤓
gotta be honest, i was kinda looking forward to the bells.
@@seerofallthatisobvious1316🤣
This is my favorite Christmas Carol adaptation. My favorite character is the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Michael Caine played Scrooge as a dramatic role and treated all the Muppets as fellow actors, which makes a great contrast to all the comedy going around him and gave heart to the story.
This is one of the Mt Rushmore of A Christmas Carol adaptations along with 1938's Reginald Owen's (my personal favorite), 1951 Alistair Sim's (probably the most famous) and the 1984 George C Scott's adaptations.
This sure was a lot of fun and even though i dont wear jumpers as im allergic to wool i can appreciate them and you both look fantastic in them 🎉 im definitely looking forward to the fun again
As long as I can remember, we've always had this movie running in the background while decorating the christmas tree and it's still on VHS.
The line Kermit says about the death of Tiny Tim was a reflection on the loss of Jim Henson and Richard Hunt 'Life is made up of meetings and partings; that is the way of it. I am sure we shall never forget Tiny Tim or this first parting that there was among us.'
I just watched this the other day. Its part of our yearly Christmas show rotation. Always "The Muppets Christmas Carol", "Miracle on 34th Street" (the original), "Christmas Vacation", George C Scott's "Christmas Carol", Bill Murrays "Scrooge", Sandra Bullock "While you were Sleeping", "Willy Wonka", "Wizard of Oz" and of course Rudolph, Frosty, and all the other classic cartoons. Then, Christmas Eve it's always "Its a Wonderful Life" and Christmas Day is always "A Christmas Story". This year we may be adding the sequel that came out last year, "A Christmas Story Christmas". This takes place years later. Ralphie is all grown with a family of his own. Almost all of the original cast are back picking up their old roles but older.
This is my favorite adaptation of this movie now I get watch it with two of my favorite fellow Canadians. Very cool
Such a fun holiday movie. I luv a Muppet!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed ☺️🎄
My mom makes sure this movie is on the Christmas rotation each year. And none of us argue because we all love it.
You said, "It makes me want to read some Dickens." Exactly! 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Treasure Island' are two wonderful stories that can introduce children to classical literature, and Brian Henson did a wonderful job with both of them. I also love how carefully they chose the wording for Tiny Tim's death - while Bob Cratchit is lovingly helping his children understand, he is also speaking to the children in the audience.
The Jim Carrey version is 100% animated, and it’s probably the scariest version of A Christmas Carol because of the “uncanny valley,” lol.
I think there's a song missing from this version.."When Love Is Gone"... It was only recently restored to the film after being lost for many years... I believe Jeffrey Katsenberg of Disney ordered them to remove the song because it waslow and kids would tune out. Weirdly it was in the VHS release of the film but none after that... However it's on RUclips if you want to see it And it better explains why scrooge was crying in the scene where his girlfriend leaves him.. It also explains the song when love is found later in the film..which was a repriae
It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight
It's time to put on make up
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight
Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
To have to watch the show
But now let's get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational
This is what we call the Muppet Show.
My favorite song is the Ghost of Christmas Present's song, "It Feels Like Christmas." When I used to watch this as a kid, in my head, that guy was secretly Santa Claus. His hair turns white and he has to go deliver toys--Christmas "presents".
Muppet Christmas Carol and muppet treasure island are absolute masterpieces and should be treasured by humanity for all time
Aww Jen ❤
Love your dialog with your sister
So sweet 🥹
“Doomed, Scrooge! You’re doomed for all time! Your future is a horror story written by your crime. Your chains are forged by what you say and do.
*So have your fun. When life is done, a nightmare waits for you.* “
That last line is so brutal.
During a test audience for the film, there were kids who asked why the bookkeepers got coal for Christmas. The writers had completely forgotten that Santa gave coal to naughty children.
I had an absolute blast watching you 2 ladies together. I hope to see more with Tara in the future. Fantastic holidays to the 2 of you and anyone else reading this. Warm wishes and hugs all around.
Happy holidays!
Jen so nice to see a Christmas reaction with your sister. Michael Cain is a good Scrooge, but the best Ebenezer Scrooge is Alistair Sim in Scrooge (UK) from 1951 It was released as
(A Christmas Carol) in the United States that same year.
Admittedly I don't always trust movie ratings, but it has an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It can be seen in black and white or colorized.
Its old so the resolution isn't fantastic, but the acting and story telling is well done.
It's more true to Charles Dickens Novel, and the transformation/redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge in that movie is wonderful. I hope you will watch it.
The Muppet version is fun. Regardless of the version many people seem to forget the message of the Christmas Carol. The important message of compassion, empathy and charity for the less fortunate. A message especially aimed at greedy people that put profits before people/lives.
Just like Ebenezer Scrooge was before his redemption.
Unfortunately profits being put ahead of people is sadly all to common today.
There is a little easteregg in this film. If you read the shop names throughout the movie, you will see 'maurice' and 'micklewhite'. Maurice Micklewhite is Micheal Caine's real name
Love to see the SISTAH here. LOVED HER CHANNEL. Miss you, Gurl. I’m just settling in to your reaction, and you two are charming as usual. 🥰
Fun fact: This was the first Muppet movie made after Jim Henson's death. To commemorate Jim's life each movie made after that sad event featured a shooting star.. This one has it just at the conclusion of the song "One More Sleep 'Till Christmas"
I had the honor of watching this in the theater as a kid. My dad's company rented out the entire theater and had pizza and a gift exchange. That sort of thing wasn't common back then so it was extra special.
This was legit the first Christmas carol I saw and due to it I thought for the longest time that the original story had 2 Marleys. I still love watching it at Christmas.
Michael Caine puts in a very classy performance in this one - he gives the role all the emotional weight that the story requires, even though it's a muppet movie.