According to reviews from prestigious film sites such as Max, IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes, "A Christmas Carol" brings an emotional and humane story during the Christmas season.
The script is based on the content of the book by British writer Charles Dickens in 1843. The story not only has a strong Christmas color but also spreads many profound lessons about kindness and family ties.
Accordingly, the content of “A Christmas Carol” revolves around the character Ebenezer Scrooge - a stingy, cold and insensitive old man. Scrooge always refuses to help those around him and considers Christmas a costly holiday season due to useless things.
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts, each of whom guides Scrooge through images of his past, present, and future. It is through these visions that Scrooge gradually changes his thinking and learns to love, forgive, and share with the poor in order to have a full and fulfilling Christmas.
Accordingly, "A Christmas Carol" has been adapted into many versions, from movies, television and stage quite prominently such as:
A Christmas Carol (1938): This was the first film adaptation and was loved by audiences around the world. Starring Reginald Owen as Ebenezer Scrooge, the film version quickly became a Christmas classic for decades.
A Christmas Carol (1951): The film version was made with another name, “Scrooge”, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Alastair Sim as Scrooge. This is considered one of the best versions, with a perfect combination of acting and script, giving the audience a different perspective on Scrooge’s life.
A Christmas Carol (1984): Actor George C. Scott as Scrooge in the TV version received a lot of praise. The film was built quite closely to the original, creating many emotions for the audience.
A Christmas Carol (2009): This is a 3D animated version directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring famous actor Jim Carrey as Scrooge. The film uses motion capture technology, bringing impressive scenes of a vibrant Christmas season.
