A Christmas Carol

Well this was a Christmas Eve surprise. We just put this on for something in the background as it was a cheap rental for a new release, but ended up glued to it. Fast paced throughout. Well acted by most characters and very well directed. Low budget but there are some stunning shots of castles and landscapes. Well worth a watch this Christmas especially for the bakery scene. Up go the thumbs.

I never bored so much in my life watching a film! I tried hard watch the half of it but I gave up! Why on Earth they make such horrible film which is a great story from Charles Dickens! I have seen modern versions and I liked them but this is beyond bordone! Very bad acting! Don't waste your time watch it! So horrible!

This is kind of off best but still very good. One review said it was boring but it still gets the message across in a different way. I have seen about all the versions but this is different.

For years I've searched for satisfactory modern-day versions of this movie.

I was fearful that maybe this movie wouldn't make the jump to modern day as such things like debtor's prison are a thing of the past.

But, glad to say this movie was really, really enjoyable as a modern-day version of A Christmas Carol.

Go into it expecting a full blown high budget movie and you'll be very disappointed. But manage your expectations and you might have a pleasant time with this little film. Look at it like a local theater take on the classic story and it's worth the short runtime. The acting may not be legendary but the actors themselves are likable. The story is a modern take but it hits the classic beats. The music isn't a masterpiece but it's nice and fitting. And there is one area where the movie does excel and that's with the beautiful but melancholy scenery of the Scottish countryside. Is this destined to be a perennial classic version of a Christmas Carol? No it's not but it gave me a smile and left me glad that I at least gave it a shot.