There was a great recent video from The Rambling Director that details what makes this version so wonderful, especially Scott's performance. He points out that Scott's Scrooge is still the same man with the same general character after his reformation. Though his perspective and soul are deeply changed and he is more lighthearted, he still tends to express himself to the people in his life in the reserved, quiet way he did before. Other Scrooges are cartoonishly jolly and outgoing at the end of the story, and Fred is often played as loud and boisterous as well, which maybe is why Scrooge acts the same way at the end of so many versions, but Roger Rees plays Fred as joyful and optimistic, but in a quiet, relatable way that not only makes him seem like someone you might actually meet in real life, but also makes it believable that he and Scrooge are close relatives. This was probably the best cast version of A Christmas Carol overall. Best music, too. Though the Muppets version is a close second for me.
Feliz Navidad, amiga, prospero ano y feliz edad! I have always loved this version of A Christmas Carol because it's so closely mirrors the actual short novela by Dickens. I believe when he tells Scrooge about the surplus population, it always pierces my heart and makes me cry. 😢 Great job, sis and hope to see you in the coming year, buena suerte! ❤
It's one of the best. That's for sure. It's my favorite followed closely by the Alistair Sim, the Muppets version with Michael Caine and Patrick Stewart versions. I watch those every year.
Incontestablement ! Je l'ai enregistrer à la télé il y a longtemps et je regarde chaque année, c'est sacré est précieux ! De même que la meilleure version du petit Lord Fontenoy avec Sir Alex Guiness et l'infini ! 💖💖💖✨🌟👍☃️
I’m a new subscriber. Just wanted to say that l have both the Alastair Sim and the George C. Scott version of A Christmas Carol. My favorite used to be the Scott movie, but the Sim version is truly the best. Thanks for the review. You channel seems interesting and I’m looking forward to seeing more.
Great video, I really liked what you had to say. My favorite version of A Christmas Carol is the Patrick Stewart one. (1999), also made for TV (I think it was on TNT)
I'm going to go out on a limb here & recommend " The Man Who Invented Christmas " about Charles Dickens - Even though I *haven't seen it* yet I've still heard *LOTS of good things* about it ! & SUBSCRIBED !
This was my favorite version of Christmas Carol for a great number of years, only overtaken by the Muppet version, which is a completely different version. I too like the Alister Sims version. This is the best portrait of Scrooge, although I did enjoy the characterization in "The Man Who Invented Christmas".
This is the Gold Standard, in my opinion, with Alistair Sim a strong second. I love the Muppets version, but it should NEVER be considered "definitive". I also love "The Man Who Invented Christmas" but again, not as a definitive version.
To answer your question directly, I'd personally say "No." The Alastair Sim one from 1951 has never been equalled imho. Sim is able to express both the grumpy and the joyful versions of Scrooge equally believably the best of any actor I've seen. I've probably watched all of them over the years, and I'm still waiting for a new performance that betters Sim's, but I haven't seen one yet. Scott is a great actor and I love his performances, and I enjoy Patrick Stewart's acting too, but not as Scrooge. Having said that, each to their own! The best way to experience the story, though, is to read the original Dickens story. Happy New Year. :-)
He was an excellent Scrooge, i also think the ghost of christmas present was the best version, rest are too jolly, this one, really gave Scrooge some harsh, but true words.
@@staciaonmovies Bit late for christmas now, but i saw it randomly come up, and i watched it not long ago, so felt like leaving a comment. Happy new year, at least.
Don't get me wrong, I love A Christmas Carol 1984. But, since the whole cast is British and takes place in Britain by a British author, wish Scrooge was also a British actor. George C. Scott did a good job, but he's not British. Other then that, it's the best version.
This is my favorite version of A Christmas Carol. For me, it captures the feel of the Dickens novel more than any other.
Thank you for sharing!
There was a great recent video from The Rambling Director that details what makes this version so wonderful, especially Scott's performance. He points out that Scott's Scrooge is still the same man with the same general character after his reformation. Though his perspective and soul are deeply changed and he is more lighthearted, he still tends to express himself to the people in his life in the reserved, quiet way he did before. Other Scrooges are cartoonishly jolly and outgoing at the end of the story, and Fred is often played as loud and boisterous as well, which maybe is why Scrooge acts the same way at the end of so many versions, but Roger Rees plays Fred as joyful and optimistic, but in a quiet, relatable way that not only makes him seem like someone you might actually meet in real life, but also makes it believable that he and Scrooge are close relatives. This was probably the best cast version of A Christmas Carol overall. Best music, too. Though the Muppets version is a close second for me.
@@cromulentwords thank you. Those are good points.
Feliz Navidad, amiga, prospero ano y feliz edad! I have always loved this version of A Christmas Carol because it's so closely mirrors the actual short novela by Dickens. I believe when he tells Scrooge about the surplus population, it always pierces my heart and makes me cry. 😢 Great job, sis and hope to see you in the coming year, buena suerte! ❤
Merry Christmas and thank you!
My favorite version - also my Dad's favorite version, which means a lot.
It means the world!
You aren’t going to find a better actor than George C. Scott. Far and away the best.
He was a legend!
It's one of the best. That's for sure. It's my favorite followed closely by the Alistair Sim, the Muppets version with Michael Caine and Patrick Stewart versions. I watch those every year.
There are lots of great versions of a Christmas Carol that’s for sure!
my favorite mosr relatable and great cinamatography
It’s a good one!
Merry Christmas 🎅 Stacia 🎄 ! I remember this had so many good character actors & of course the living legend George C Scott. Excellent TV movie.
Merry Christmas to you As well!
Scrooge with Albert Finney is my Favorite!
That is a really good one! The songs in it always flow through my head this time of year.
@staciaonmovies I also love Scrooged with Bill Murray
Also a great one
Incontestablement ! Je l'ai enregistrer à la télé il y a longtemps et je regarde chaque année, c'est sacré est précieux ! De même que la meilleure version du petit Lord Fontenoy avec Sir Alex Guiness et l'infini ! 💖💖💖✨🌟👍☃️
Love it! Thank you for your comment.
Yes.
Okay!
the best of all
Thank you for sharing.
The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version.
@@DavidR-f6z I love the muppets!
@@staciaonmovies And Michael Caine as Scrooge was AWESOME!
:"I had to pretend I wasn't talking to a bunch of socks and play it straight." And he did.
Michael Caine is always a treat!
I’m a new subscriber. Just wanted to say that l have both the Alastair Sim and the George C. Scott version of A Christmas Carol. My favorite used to be the Scott movie, but the Sim version is truly the best. Thanks for the review. You channel seems interesting and I’m looking forward to seeing more.
Welcome to the channel! The Alastair Sims version is my favorite.
Great video, I really liked what you had to say.
My favorite version of A Christmas Carol is the Patrick Stewart one. (1999), also made for TV (I think it was on TNT)
I saw that one when it came out. I was a very solid version of A Christmas Carol. Thank you for your comment.
@@staciaonmovies Thank your your video.
I'm going to go out on a limb here & recommend " The Man Who Invented Christmas " about Charles Dickens - Even though I *haven't seen it* yet I've still heard *LOTS of good things* about it ! & SUBSCRIBED !
@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq I have not seen it. I will have to check it out. Thank you.
@@staciaonmovies I haven't seen it EITHER, LOL. I've just heard such GOOD THINGS about it.
@ Got it! Both of us should check it out then.
DEAL !👐 There was also Tiny Tim's Christmas, in which TIM is now a SCROOGE analog.
@ nice!
Nice review. Agree with everything you say here!
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
I definitely think this is the best version…
It is definitely high on the list.
This was my favorite version of Christmas Carol for a great number of years, only overtaken by the Muppet version, which is a completely different version. I too like the Alister Sims version. This is the best portrait of Scrooge, although I did enjoy the characterization in "The Man Who Invented Christmas".
@@QuatroAtYale thank you for sharing your thoughts!
This is the Gold Standard, in my opinion, with Alistair Sim a strong second. I love the Muppets version, but it should NEVER be considered "definitive". I also love "The Man Who Invented Christmas" but again, not as a definitive version.
The story lends itself to a good movie almost every time, with some shining brighter.
To answer your question directly, I'd personally say "No." The Alastair Sim one from 1951 has never been equalled imho. Sim is able to express both the grumpy and the joyful versions of Scrooge equally believably the best of any actor I've seen. I've probably watched all of them over the years, and I'm still waiting for a new performance that betters Sim's, but I haven't seen one yet. Scott is a great actor and I love his performances, and I enjoy Patrick Stewart's acting too, but not as Scrooge. Having said that, each to their own! The best way to experience the story, though, is to read the original Dickens story. Happy New Year. :-)
Thank you for your insight. Happy new year to you.
He was an excellent Scrooge, i also think the ghost of christmas present was the best version, rest are too jolly, this one, really gave Scrooge some harsh, but true words.
@@et34t34fdf this one really leans in to the harsher aspects of the story. Thank you for your comment.
@@staciaonmovies Bit late for christmas now, but i saw it randomly come up, and i watched it not long ago, so felt like leaving a comment.
Happy new year, at least.
@ happy new year!
Yes, it is.
Love it!
Yes he is
@@victoriansword okay! Thank you!
Alastair Sim -- 1951
@@markwaterman3917 Go Alastair Sims!
The answer to your question is: yes. Yes, this is the best version. Do you have any others I can help you with?
It has been noted
Don't get me wrong, I love A Christmas Carol 1984. But, since the whole cast is British and takes place in Britain by a British author, wish Scrooge was also a British actor. George C. Scott did a good job, but he's not British. Other then that, it's the best version.
I get where you are coming from. Thank you for your comment.
No, Scott is not the best; Albert Finney is the best in the 1970 version.
I love the Albert Finney Scrooge.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is REALLY creepy in this one. Really good version.
@@stevemastnick5034 yes they really went for her scare factor
A Christmas Carol [TV Movie 1999] and Scrooge [1951)] are better, IMHO.
The 1951 version is my favorite. They all seem to have their own charm though.
1999 TV movie, you referring to the Patrick Stewart one?