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Software Images icon An illustration of two photographs. PROS: However, there is much to enjoy here. The story has a classic feel in how it is told, and it has the heart and sentiment of the original story.
The dialogue is delightful and almost word-from-word from the original story as well. There are three outstanding things though. One is the vocal cast, Gary Oldman is excellent as is Colin Firth, but it is Jim Carrey's show all the way, while his distinctive acting style is here it is also naturally understated.
Two is the score, I like Alan Silvestri a lot, and his score here is beautiful and compliments the spirit and meaning of Christmas wonderfully. Most impressive are the visuals, which in the colours, backgrounds, 3D effects and character designs are outstanding.
So all in all, while not a movie to treasure perhaps, it is definitely worth watching. Robert Zemeckis retells the familiar Christmas story using the latest CG motion capture technology. It's the path he started with 'Polar Express'. Only this one is lightyears ahead. The faces have more details and more humanity. The dead eyes are gone. It makes it a more pleasurable viewing experience. The story is so well known that there are no surprises in this.
The joy comes from the visual inventions, but it doesn't warrant any special recommendations. It has enough beauty to watch once, but I can't see this taking a large place in the holiday TV watching season.
So much for great expectations. Caine carries this Christmas Carol thoughout -- at least from an adult viewpoint. But somehow, Kermit makes a touching Cratchit, as voiced by Steve Whitmire.
The sets are detailed and charming, there are the usual lively, instantly forgettable songs, and several favourites the Swedish Chef, Rowlf show up in cheerful cameos. This is the Muppets' finest film. Its mashup of slapstick, songs and literary adaptation is suitably anarchic, but crucially it gets Dickens right. No party is as joyous as a Muppet celebration, so don't wait until there's only one more sleep till Christmas - enjoy The Muppet Christmas Carol at every chance you get.
The nervy bookkeeping rats in Scrooge's office are a joy, but Statler and Waldorf Jerry Nelson and Goelz as the chain-swinging ghosts Jacob and Robert Marley are, as ever, peerless. I give this four stars. Reviewer: Tulip27 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - January 9, Subject: Great collection Perhaps not all of the recordings are ready for the Albert Hall, but for a collection of free Christmas carols this collection certainly contains some stunningly professional performances.
Hey, this is completely free: what do you have to lose? Reviewer: davidpb - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 20, Subject: Fantastic I have not smiled so broadly for so long in at least months and probably years.
My thanks and very best wishes to everyone involved. Reviewer: stbalbach - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - December 20, Subject: Super! This is super amazing. I just burned a CD with select favorites and will be playing it Christmas Day and may give it as a gift.
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