Ebenezer: The Traveler

It wasn't exactly what I expected, but it was cute. The story was clever and I really enjoyed some of the new characters, especially Fan, who I think is really the star of the show. What she does to Scrooge's tea is tame compared to what I would have done, but I guess it is a family friendly film. Lol

Some parts really tugged at my heart strings, and some parts ticked me off, and some others I just laughed. And a couple I almost swooned. The guy from Sons of Anarchy whoever he is... oh my. Show me more. Lol

Anyway, this, a glass of wine, and my spot on the couch made for a pretty good after Christmas evening.

Ebenezer the Traveler was so bad that, in all my years of using this site, this is the first time I've ever taken the time to write a review. It was so unwatchable that I thought to myself "I NEED to save others from experiencing this abomination."This film is essentially the exact opposite of Dickens. Everything you've ever loved about the original Christmas Carol (or even any of the countless re-imaginings) is not only lacking from this thin attempt at a sequel, but the legacy of the predecessor(s) would be tarnished by simply having this story considered to be in the same universe. The movie looks like it was created by a middle school theater class and --if that's the case-- everyone who participated deserves to be held back. The dialogue is painful, the acting is awkward, the accents are laughable, the plot is... well, you get the point. There's honestly just nothing redeemable about this movie whatsoever. It tells you everything you need to know that the only positive reviews are coming from people who made the movie. No one else has anything good to say for a reason.

But don't take my word on it: Please please please watch the trailer before wasting 100 minutes of your life or a single penny on enduring this mess.

"Ebenezer The Traveler" is a unique film. The main character, Ebenezer pairs perfectly with everyone he encounters in his travels. This film is interesting, funny, uplifting and of course entertaining. It's a great addition to your Holiday favorites. There is much detail in the costumes and scenery. The locations are realistic and well chosen. The use of song was just the right touch and blended seamlessly into the story line. People of all ages will enjoy this lovely film. It should be a go to, especially for the Holidays. Ebenezer The Traveler is truly an example of a group project. It is obvious that much love, time and expertise went into making words on paper a reality. I highly recommend viewing/owning this film.

First off, if you're looking for perfection, just stop doing that. Perfect doesn't exist. Story telling exists. Heart exists. People exist. And none of those are perfect.

The truth is though, this is a good little holiday film. It's not huge budget star padded studio offering by any means, but it definitely outpaces a lot of the Hallmark and Lifetime quality independent films.

There's a clever story here told in a sincere way, and that's the heart of it all. You're going to be taken somewhere new on the screen, and along the way in your own heart and mind.

Like I said, it's not perfect. There's shortcomings, particularly with accents and occasionally acting. Some almost get it and some just don't quite make it, but that's about any film, even with big name stars.

The technical side, the visuals and the sound, and the music, are very good for something outside of a studio production.

But the main thing this film has is a heart, and a message, that comes through without beating anyone over the head with it. You have an entertaining story that takes you along for the ride, and along the way maybe leaves a good feeling in your heart and some good thoughts in your head.

Some of these reviews I just don't understand on both sides of the spectrum. My feeling is that a lot of the 1 stars are just personal attacks, and a lot of the 10 stars are typical hype.

The truth lies somewhere between, on the upside of the middle. Personally, I'm giving it an 8. In a world full of knock offs and flashy empty shells made to just fill content, this isn't.

Probably not a holiday classic, but a good little holiday film.

This movie is a complete misfire from start to finish. The story had potential, but the execution is an absolute mess. The acting is painfully amateurish, the dialogue feels clunky and forced, and the production values are laughably low. Every scene seems to drag on endlessly, making it a chore to sit through.

It's clear that more effort was spent trying to create a buzz than actually delivering a watchable film. The glowing reviews don't match the reality of what's on screen-don't let them fool you. Even as background noise, this is unbearable.

There's no redeeming quality to be found here. It's a tedious, poorly made experience that feels like a complete waste of time. Do yourself a favour and skip this one-you'll thank yourself later.

1 star is more than it deserves.