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  Written November 12, 2009

  True to the Original!

  by tmagdiel

  Awesome animation and yet stays true to the original Dickens' A Christmas Carol... Might want to see the 3D version though, the animation would make even more sense then.

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  Written December 5, 2009

  Amazing Animation BUT DO NOT Take Young Children!!

  by carlyedennis33

  I have to say it shocked me that Disney made such a movie with a DARK side to it. I have a 2 & 9 year old and thought it would be a good time for the girls. Boy was I wrong. About 45 minutes into the movie we left with my 9 year old scared to death and in tears! The movie is not family based at all and I really think it should have been rated PG-13 and I am pretty relaxed in what my girls see for the most part. I was shocked to say the least. I don not recommend this for anyone under the age of 12 or13 unless they are accustomed to scary movies.
  
  Now that being said I do want to see the movie (Without Kids) in 3-D before it leaves the theatres because the animation was UNBELIEVABLE!! The people looked real and the effects were amazing in 2-D I can't wait to see it in 3-D
  
  This review was mainly to save those with little ones the money for a movie they may have to leave mid-movie like I did because of the scare/jump factor..
  
  

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  Written November 26, 2009

  Just another attempt

  by Nationcall

  THE CONTENT: First off, don't take kids under 10 to see this newly imagined Dickens classic. With a lot of heart and fun, this film is good for kids, but there's some scary images and language that go along with it. Be cautious before entering this movie if the kids can't handle the Bill Murray movie "SCROOGED".
  
  IS IT GOOD: So, now you have your demographic, this fillm is for ages 10-20 and 45-65. These are the age groups that will be most entertained by the film. Here's the thing, while all the spirits and ghosts are new and re-done with a Jim Carrey touch, it's the same as any other vision of the classic Charles Dickens story. Plus the acting is mainy just Carrey, which can be a bit overwhelming.
  
  FINAL ANALYSIS: All right, if you want to see this based on the stunning visuals, and they are stunning, alone, then you won't be disappointed. Just don't go in expecting a remake masterpiece, because I can 100% gaurantee you you'll feel shortchanged.
  
  -Brandon Vander Hey

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  Written November 10, 2009

  A Christmas Carol - go but not with your kids

  by tmmawm

  Great movie for adults and older children. I made the mistake of bringing my ten and eleven year old children who were both very uncomfortable with this dark movie and we ended up leaving after the appearance of the ghost of Christmas Present. I will go back and watch the movie again sans children.

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  Written November 11, 2009

  Please don't take small children.

  by tinabu

  Before I went to see this movie, I was reading reviews of how scary the movie was and how dark it was. That is what it is supposed to be, duh, it's "A Christmas Carol". Where a stingy old man is supposed to get the life scared out of him so he would change his ways. This was a great movie and I am so in love with the new 3D. The cast is amazing and bring such reality to this animation. I will be going to see it again and I never see movies twice in the theater. My 11 year old agrees. The only problem we had with the movie was the audience. People: don't bring anyone under 8 years of age to a movie theater unless the movie is a "G". They get bored, cry and scream and I don't blame them, they are too little for big movies. Get a sitter. And for you who thought this movie isn't a Christmas Classic, read the book first, maybe you'll get it then.

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  Written November 13, 2009

  Best version of the classic

  by adabrams

  I remember watching The Christmas Carol as a kid and, actually, enjoying it. Now that I've got two boys who we took to see this brilliiant adaptation, I'll never show the original after letting them watch this one. The 3-D is spectaular and the sound is excellent I would recommend this to anyone who loves the story. It is even a little scary at times. I loved it.

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  Written November 7, 2009

  Might want to think twice about taking young kids....

  by kaleju

  Maybe I missed warnings in other places, but if you have a little one, they may get scared by this movie. I personally thought it was a good movie- Jim Carrey does a great job and the animation is superb. However, my 4 year old spent most of the movie in my lap telling me he was scared. It is a bit of a dark movie. I know that's kind of a no-brainer considering there's ghosts that are coming to show Scrooge the err of his ways, but remember how some other tellings of this story were a little more lighthearted? (The old Mickey's Christmas Carol comes to mind...) So I would say if you have little ones around my son's age, think twice before running out to see this. Otherwise, I think it's worth it to go see.

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  Written December 3, 2009

  True to Dickens's Story . . . Mostly

  by mimifa

  With so many versions of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," including Disney's "Muppet Christmas Carol" and "Mickey's Christmas Carol," one might think that there was no need for yetanother. Even I, whose favorite author is Dickens, wondered why Disney would make another one, let alone one with Jim Carey, who I felt didn't add anything by remaking "Grinch." But curiosity moved me to see the 3-D version with my nieces and nephew. It's great! It's the truest to Dickens's story that I've seen. The only deviation was during the part with the Ghost of Christmas Future, when Scrooge shrunk and was chased by demon, ghost horses. However, Disney probably added that to lighten the mood of the final, and scariest ghost. I caught my nieces (7 & 9) laughing at the tiny Scrooge, while both of them said afterward that they were scared during the whole future scene. But the future ghost isn't much scarier than in the Muppet version, which they watch every year. Thanks, Disney, you did Dickens proud!

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  Written November 20, 2009

  A Christmas Carol

  by 707_peaches

  I took my 3 year old grandson and he loved it! It does have some scary parts in the beginning, but they weren't too scary. We definitely recommend it for everyone!! It's a great way to kick off the holiday season!

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  Written November 25, 2009

  A Christmas Carol

  by Mvasapolli

  I loved the special effects but I think it took a little away from the story.
  I did not come away with the same good feeling I get after seeing
  other versions of the story, however the special effects were
  awesome and definately something to see.

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  Written November 26, 2009

  Way too scary

  by bonnieandmickey

  I went with my 6 year old son and dare say we braved the movie rather than enjoyed it.
  Yes, it was well made and well done, but waaaaaaay too intense and loud and scary for a little child. My son said he was okay, but it was just too realistic and in your face.
  Thank goodness we did not see it in 3D.

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  Written November 13, 2009

  Not for children

  by aaymond922

  This is no longer a movie for children of any age. It is too dark and scary. I am a Jim Carrey fan, but this was not his best. Bill Murray did a great job. Shoot even Mickey Mouse had it nailed. This should have never been rated PG. I am so disappointed in Disney. The Spirit of Christmas Present was portrayed as Jesus and that was bad enough, but then to watch him die into bones then into dust was too much for the kids. The Spirit of Christmas future was taken way to far. He never should have been portrayed as the grim reaper. Coming out of the shadows like that and pulling him thru the floor. Then having black horses with red eyes chase Scrooge thru the city was just to scary. This used to be such a wonderful kids movie. and the folks that are running Disney these days have left their morals at the door. Had I known it would have been a scary movie, I would have never taken my children to see it. I am very much offended! Shame on you Disney!

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  Written November 20, 2009

  NOT FOR KIDS!

  by lhine7192

  My husband and I pulled our kids out of school early as a special surprise to go and see this movie. WHAT A MISTAKE! Our seven year old started crying and the ten year old asked to leave because this movie was so scary! Definitely not appropriate for kids. This movie should NOT be rated PG.

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  Written November 18, 2009

  A Christmas Carol not worth seeing

  by dwisch

  so there were a few times in the movie that were cute and funny.....sad to say most of the movie was full of dark scary ugh parts that were not at all for kids... I do not know why when you put out a movie that is suppose to be fun for all ages it has to have so much ugly and scary stuff in it that your kids have nights mares over..... I have seen this movie made over several times and this was my least favorite.... I did not like the movie at all and neither did my son(8) he was ready to leave before it was even over...

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  Written November 18, 2009

  Disneys A Christmas Carol

  by Debbers47

  Movie was very good however I would not recommend for children under 10. Some of the scenes are very graphic and could be very scary. All in all we enjoyed this classic.
  
  

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