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Wonderfully offbeat film!

Great Film overall

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Ebenezer Scrooge, an awful, greedy and unpleasant man is told by his two ex-associates that he will be visited by three spirits who will teach him what he has caused, how he's seen by others and what can happen if he doesn't change his attitude. This encounters will change Ebenezer's life forever, together of course with his bad thoughts about Christmas. A classic Charles Dickens story told by and with the Muppets.It's a different approach to it, a bit more funny, a bit more entertaining, a bit more happy! I really enjoyed how it was presented and especially it's musical moments. My only complaint though is that it should have been treated a bit more seriously considering the fact that in its essence, it tries to send a message about people, about their life, about Christmas! A great movie nevertheless!

Spoiler alert, I know, but thank goodness Scrooge brought Bob and Emily Hartley, er, Cratchit (Kermit and Miss Piggy) a turkey instead of a ham. THAT would've been awkward. As much of a Muppets fan I am, I've only seen The Muppet Christmas Carol once or twice before, probably right around 1992-3 when it came out. At the time, I loved their original stories and wasn't pleased when they took on other fables, like 'A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost- Story of Christmas' or this movie's follow-up, 'Treasure Island.' I thought this was just okay back then.Insert Present Day Me, or in 1992-3 Me's case, Me Yet to Come (wait, that sounded weird…) and this movie isn't just harmless, it's cute, hilarious for all the inserted perfect Muppet humor and knows how to stick to the original source while intergrading basically a kids play. The humor can be appreciated by both adults and children and the story is timeless. Now, the bad part. I know, bah humbug. I'm not a fan of the musical numbers. They're okay, but to me, not catchy or memorable. One stood out – the last one, but overall, they worked but were quickly forgotten.The synopsis should be so well-known by now you would be the Ghost of Christmas Past not to know it. So, I'll spare you. What you might not know, this might very well be the first time it was co-hosted by a rat. Yikes!I liked it. I'm watching this for the first time in almost a quarter century on Decemeber 1st and it *is* getting me into the spirit. Well done, Muppets!And "A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!" (I didn't make that up, so I really can't take credit for it. Tiny Tim actually said that. Okay, not for real. It was Charles Dickens who originally wrote it. But YOU GET THE MEANING! Cheers!)***Final thoughts: Funny, the only thing I remembered about this movie from a nearly 25 year absence was the scene where Rizzo came through the bars after needlessly falling. Just as hilarious back then as it was now. Gosh, I love the Muppets!

This retelling of Charles Dickens' novella starring your favorite muppets in supporting roles has become a Christmas classic in its own right. Michael Caine is perfect as Scrooge, and his chemistry with the muppets in tow are an amazing match. The movie is legitimately funny, spooky or touching all at the right moments—it's one of those rare films that hits the right note every single second. There doesn't seem to be any pattern with the intermixing of humans and muppets, but regardless, it works just fine without any distractions. Perhaps the strongest point of all is the musical numbers composed by Miles Goodman and written by Paul Williams.**** (out of four)

A great adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale.Funny, fun and entertaining for all ages, yet without losing its profound and essential Christmas message.Having a Muppets version of A Christmas Carol is a masterstroke. Makes the story and theme more accessible by kids, and keeps adults interested too.I even didn't mind the singing...Great performance by Michael Caine as Scrooge. I doubt there has been a better performance of the role. Special effects are fine, especially for 1992. A movie for the entire family.