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Genres:	Children

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Robert Zemeckis's animated retelling of the popular children's classic, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, featuring the voice talent of Jim Carrey in the multiple roles of Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts which haunt him. Old miser Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who aim to rid him of his contempt of friendship, love and all things Christmas. In order to do so, the ghosts take him on a journey through time, opening his eyes to the truths he is yet to face and the consequences should he refuse to do so. But in the end it is up to old Scrooge himself to realise the emptiness of his existence and open up his heart before it is too late. The film also features the voices of Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn and Bob Hoskins.

Director:	Robert Zemeckis
Run time:	95 minutes
Languages:	English
Distributor:	Disney

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Robert Zemeckis is out to prove that anything that the Muppets can do, he can do better. Hence, the "Forrest ...

Robert Zemeckis is out to prove that anything that the Muppets can do, he can do better. Hence, the "Forrest Gump" director took on the challenge of directing one of the most revered - and adapted - stories of all time, "A Christmas Carol". Zemeckis' vision is a painstakingly detailed CGI-animated affair that tells Charles Dickens' well-known story of the curmudgeonly old man, Ebenezer Scrooge. Set in Victorian-era London, Scrooge (voiced superbly by Jim Carrey) is a miserly man in the twilight of his life with as much Christmas spirit as a lump of coal. He is rude, cold and dismissive of even those who dare to penetrate his icy personality, in particular, his nephew, Fred (Colin Firth). However, Scrooge's world is soon turned upside down when he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley who warns him of the impending visits he will receive from three ghosts (also voiced by Carrey). The first, the Ghost of Christmas Past, takes Scrooge on a journey through his Christmases as a child, adolescent and adult, showing Scrooge his descent into what he has become. The Ghost of Christmas Present helps to confirm this by showing him scenes from the home of his clerk, Bob Cratchett (Gary Oldman), and Fred. The Ghost of Christmas Future's bleak and haunting vision of Scrooge's future is presented as his final chance to amend his ways before the vision becomes a reality. Telling such a familiar tale in a new and entertaining way is a challenge that can only be met by one of the finest directors around and Robert Zemeckis has cemented his place in that lexicon with this stunning visual delight. Each crease and crevice of Scrooge's face is so perfectly created, every cobble in the street so carefully lighted that it is often a mystery whether the audience is watching a live action or animated film. This is not just a technical marvel, however; Zemeckis has eked out a terrific vocal performance from Carrey and co, while by staying closer to Dickens' novel, the film takes on a more complex and darker tone, which works well. This is a gift at the perfect time of the year.

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Scrooges of this penny-pinching world, who have enjoyed the credit crunch a little too much, can suck on their 'Bah ...

Scrooges of this penny-pinching world, who have enjoyed the credit crunch a little too much, can suck on their 'Bah humbugs'. Robert Zemeckis' technologically groundbreaking adaptation of Charles Dickens' festive novella is a delightful early Christmas present. Harnessing the technology he developed for The Polar Express and Beowulf, Zemeckis and his vast team drag the timeless fable kicking and screaming into the 21st century using state-of-the-art motion capture technology. The actors' individual performances and facial movements are digitally recorded in real time, then rendered in eye-popping computer animation. This time-consuming technique allows one actor to play multiple roles in the same scene. Jim Carrey not only smack his lips and snarls as curmudgeonly Ebenezer but he also brings to life the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Christmas Yet To Come. Gary Oldman plays both overworked clerk Bob Cratchit and his sickly son Tiny Tim as well as the ghost of Joseph Marley. In Zemeckis' films, the cast certainly works hard for the money. Scrooge would undoubtedly approve. This version of A Christmas Carol opens, fittingly, with a copy of the novel, which flicks open to chapter one and its famous opening lines: "Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that." Ebenezer attends the funeral of his business partner and takes the coins from the dead man's eyes, snapping, "Tuppence is tuppence". Neighbours scurry for cover as he trudges through the snow-covered streets, sending a chill through the heart of carollers who only want to spread a little festive cheer. Severa, l years pass and the old coot prepares for the impending celebrations in typical fashion: by berating his employee Bob Cratchit and impossibly cheerful nephew, Fred (Colin Firth). That night, the spirit of Old Marley visits Scrooge and reveals that the miser will receive visits from three ghostly guides. The apparitions propel the grouch on a whistle-stop tour of past, present and future, juxtaposing visions of mentor Old Fezziwig (Bob Hoskins), sweetheart Belle (Robin Wright Penn) and the Cratchit family in the throes of despair. With his eyes fully open to his selfishness, Scrooge has an opportunity to make amends to his friends, family and neighbours. Screening in Disney Digital 3D in selected cinemas, A Christmas Carol remains largely faithful to the source text, using some of Dickens' dialogue word for word. Zemeckis can't resist the odd directorial flourish, hence a protracted, first-person perspective chase involving Scrooge and the gnarled Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come on a horse-drawn carriage that resembles a theme park ride. The technology never obscures the heartfelt emotion of the novella, including some heartbreaking scenes between Bob and his wife (Lesley Manville) as they prepare to lose their youngest son to his unspecified illness. Certain sequences are a tad scary for very young audiences, so parents may need to provide a reassuring cuddle.

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Jim Carrey stars in "THE CHRISTMAS CAROL" - based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Robert ("THE POLAR EXPRESS") Zemeckis directs from a script he adapted from the novel. Project will be shot using performance capture/Disney digital 3-D animation, and will be a mixture of live-action and animation.

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Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But, when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.

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A Christmas Carol (2009) - PG