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In reply to the discussion: What is the best tv or movie version of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" [View all]aka-chmeee
(1,132 posts)20. No contest IMO
As a confused Santa, I always watch "Polar Express" and Alastair Sim's "Scrooge" before my first outing. Polar Express to reinforce my conviction that Santa doesn't have to be a buffoon and Scrooge to set the mood.
(confused is wife's description....Says I look like Santa but act like Scrooge. But what the hell? I'm atheist!)
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Sorry, but that's actually a terrible verision and possibly Bill Murray's worst film.
FSogol
Nov 2017
#12
Next to the 1951 movie (mentioned up-thread), the 1970 musical is my second favorite.
Paladin
Nov 2017
#40