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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
- 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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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!
- 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Written November 16, 2009
Disney A Christmas Carol

by grammy54

We thoroughly enjoyed the movie. My husband and I took our 4 year old grandson. This was his first movie theatre experience. Andrew had a blast and told me this was the best movie he had ever seen!!
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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Written November 28, 2009
A Christmas Carol

by klaytonw

Very good apdatation of the classic done by Disney Studios.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written November 17, 2009
A Christmas Carol

by lancescotland

The film was ok for what it was. The special effects were wild and I do think that it would genuinely scare young children. The ghost of Christmas present, laughed entirely too much, other then that the characters were fine. The other actors were good. The story I have seen in several different formats but this is the first one I've seen in this type of animation. The animation of the whole film was superb. Jim Carrey was an excellent Scrooge and some of the animated facial features of the character, looked like Jim. The cinematograghy for the most part was good except for the fast flight scenes. As I said, it would scare young children. I think it followed the story that Charles Dickens wrote for the most part, but did change some things that I thought were not all that great. If someone were to ask me about going to see it, I'd tell them to wait for the DVD. Age group for this film, over 10 yrs. I liked the film with George C. Scott playing Scrooge. That ones the best.
- 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written November 26, 2009
a christmas carol

by tomhaire

first of all we love jim carey. we also love the christmas carol story. we really like the visuals of the movie. the movie was almost ruined to the point of us walking out,
by the repititous assault of commercials and previews. mostly commercials! before the movie ever started. over thirty minutes. repeated 4-5 times! come on here!
i think kids who are old enought to read fairly well will like it. some younger ones seemed to get scared in a couple of spots and had to be taken out. either that, or they may have needed changing. i just thought it was the smell of all those awful commercials! :o)

five words leave one wanting
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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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.
- 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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