Nov. 18, 2022|United Kingdom|97 Min.|TV-Y7
Genre: Animation;Drama;Family;Fantasy
Description: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol 2022 Movie Available in Hindi and English at 1080p, 720p, and 480p
Storyline:
The timeless Charles Dickens classic, *A Christmas Carol*, remains a story I can’t resist revising. Perhaps it’s because I once played the role of Scrooge in a high school production during the Christmas season. Immersing myself in Scrooge’s character was a challenging yet rewarding experience, and my performance was well-received.
However, watching this film made me wonder: when did Scrooge’s tale become so “cute”? Over the years, numerous adaptations have added a lighthearted charm to this story of redemption, such as *Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol* (1962), *Scrooge* (1970), *Mickey’s Christmas Carol* (1983), and *The Muppets’ Christmas Carol* (1992). While I’ve never been fond of the “cute Scrooge” trend, it seems to persist.
For me, the definitive cinematic version of this beloved Christmas story is the 1951 adaptation featuring Alistair Sim. His portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge captured the character’s self-loathing and inner torment. Sim’s Scrooge wasn’t just a miser but a man lost and twisted by his life choices. He understood the consequences of his actions but remained unaware of the harm he caused others. The story, set during Christmas, emphasizes the importance of caring for others to rediscover self-worth. Sim’s performance beautifully conveyed this transformative journey.
Now, Netflix presents an animated musical adaptation, *Scrooge: A Christmas Carol*, which draws inspiration from the 1970 musical starring Albert Finney. While this version is praised for staying true to the original story, it raises the question: What have they done to Scrooge this time?
Cast director: Stephen Donnelly
Cast actor: Luke Evans, Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Fra Fee, Giles Terera, Trevor Dion Nicholas, James Cosmo, Jonathan Pryce
Original name: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol