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Excellent but underrated film

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

I just had to get this vote in. I read all the reviews of "not bad for TV" and think back to my two personal favorite renditions. George C. Scott was the definitive Ebeneezer for me for many years then in 1999 came Patrick Stewart's rendition which has yet to be topped. I think the only person could ever top it is Kenneth Branagh and he needs to age some before trying.But guess what? Both of these were TV productions. "Not bad for TV". Bah Humbug! Not *good enough* to claim to be Charles Dicken's story. Maybe had it been played straight and not been a musical, it might have been acceptable. I like Kelsey Grammar. But this was just musical dreck.

Well, you might want to look further.This one pales in comparison to the 1970's "Scrooge" with Albert Finney. The musical numbers are big and well-produced, but in most cases seem out of place. Surprisingly, the singing, by a cast most of whom are not known for their musical abilities, isn't bad. The acting could be better: Kelsey Grammar scowls and hunches throughout. As ghosts of Christmas past and present, Jane Krakowski and Jesse L. Martin both miss the mark. Geraldine Chaplin, as the mute ghost of Christmas Future, is just creepy. Jennifer Love Hewitt is fine but only in two brief scenes.

We LOVE this movie at our house and watch it at least a couple of times every Christmas. It is one of the best versions of the tale ever! I would put it up there against any other version out there, from the one with Alistair Sims to Jim Carey's new version. We saw it when it was first released and were thrilled when we found the DVD. The acting and music are superb, the sets are magnificent and the choreography is amazing. The entire cast is terrific but Mr. Martin gives an exceptional performance for those of us who remember him only in Law & Order. We are VERY surprised that this movie has not received the attention and raves we feel it deserves. Watch it, you will love it and hanker to see it every year!

I have seen quite a few versions of A Christmas Carol in my time and this is without a doubt the worst adaption of Charles Dickens greatest work ever made. Poor casting, bad acting, uninspired and prolonged dance scenes, scatty songs which certainly do not stir the heart and a rather over the top approach whenever they feel the need to depart from the original script. The film appears to have been a deliberate and disastrously failed attempt at humour, at least one hopes so as that is the only thing that could excuse casting Kelsey Grammar as Scrooge. He does not pass muster as a dramatic actor. Do not waste your time with this musical, it isn't worth it.If you want to see a truly inspired adaption you can't go past Scrooge (1951), which after fifty years still remains superb. If you want to see the truest version of the story then George C. Scott's 1984 portrayal is best. If you want something a little lighter to show the children, then The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is another excellent adaption with some wonderful songs. If you want a cartoon then the 1971 version with Scrooge's Alastair Sim reprising his role.I would advise sticking to Scrooge though and maybe the Muppet's on a back shelf. Grammar's 'Carol is simply is terrible.