Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage

This animated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Christmas classic retains the essence of the timeless tale while introducing some fresh interpretations. A celebrity cast provides voices for the roles of...( read more  read more... ) Scrooge (Simon Callow), Marley (Nicolas Cage), and Belle (Kate Winslet), yet the beauty of the film flows from its artistic usage of CG technology, such as the "painted" scenery of Scrooge's thoughts during his journey through Christmases Past, Present, and Future. The script honors the original story while proving that it is indeed possible to be moved to tears by a group of animated characters. Dickens purists may argue that few movie versions of A Christmas Carol can compete with Alastair Sim's 1951 rendition, or George C. Scott's 1984 remake, yet this film does not need to supplant, but rather complement, such predecessors. It is an especially good choice for young viewers who may find the black-and-white version too scary. (Ages 5 and older) --Lynn Gibson

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PG, 1 hr. 17 min.

Directed by: Jimmy T. Murakami

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003

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  • December 25, 2006
    One of the worst adaptations I've ever seen. The animation is very, very poor. It looks outdated, and is hardly fluent. The story is changed around for some inexplicable reasons. No emotion at all, Scrooge isn't likeable at any point and for once I couldn't care if Tiny Tim died ...( read more)or not. The live action moments of "Dickens" didn't really have a point, and some of the vocal casting was simply bizarre (Nicolas Cage as Jacob Marley).
  • September 30, 2009
    Not bad. But they could've made it much better. The upcoming film might be the best one.
  • March 28, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested
  • February 15, 2009
    probably is a good movie even though it's for kids.
  • December 25, 2008
    the same..like other christmas movies :)
  • December 25, 2008
    nice but with barbie is better:X
  • December 22, 2007
    Not the best animated Scrooge. Neither is it faithful, but I guess it keeps the kids entertained.
  • November 28, 2007
    i love my christmas films
  • November 22, 2007
    i dont know what the point of having a star studded cast for animation?? if i was making an animated movie i think it would be a a big waste of money to pay nicholas cage to do a voice

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