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This is the absolute best version of A Christmas Carol over all of them. Alistair Sim in the role of Scrooge far surpasses any of his successors. A truly superb Christmas movie not to be missed. I make this movie a Christma Eve tradition in my household.
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If you love "A Christmas Carol" you must have this. You have a choice on how to watch it. See it as it originally was made in black and white or watch it colorized. Also you get the bonus of the 1935 "Scrooge" version of "A Christmas Carol," with Seymour Hicks. You also have the option of enhanced for wide screen. You just can't beat your choices. Alister Sims is definitely "Scrooge." The Dicken's story is my favorite Christmas tale and here you get quality plus variety.
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This film has been a part of my life since my earliest Christmas memories. My dad made it part of every Christmas morning when we were kids - after presents were opened of course. Forty years ago we watched in between watching the NASA moon mission. This black and white digital restoration is so much more satisfying than the colorized version previously available (though it can be found on the second disk). Watching it as a child I remember darkness all around the edges of the screen (which I must admit increased the spooky factor) but this version offers every single detail of the alternately lush and bleak production: the textures of the clothing, the details in the toyshop window, even a glimpse of the face of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come. The excellent dramatic pacing, rich characterization, tour de force performance from Alastair Sim, high production values and terrific score are all there but now all is bathed in crystal clear light. If you love this old chestnut give yourself a treat and pick this 2 disk special edition up; if you have never seen it, well you haven't really seen Christmas Carol. Extensive dvd extras make the whole experience even richer - a great package.
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This is, without question, the diamond of any and all versions of Dickens' classical tale. I have 3 other versions starring Reginald Owen, George C Scott and Patrick Stewart, and while they all have their own merits this is by far and away the best.
Alistair Sim IS Scrooge! His portrayal of the mean, miserly, contemptible old Scrooge is beyond eqaul.
There are alot of comments here about the extras included with this collection and I'm not going to even touch on those. I have not watched any of these extras and do not know if I even will or care to - I did not purchase this set for the extras, but for the film itself. VCI has done an exemplary job in restoring the original film. The picture is sharp and the sound is clear, making this treasured movie a joy to watch over and over again.
If you enjoy this classic tale and are undecided which version to get, stop deciding and choose this one. It is the ultimate version.
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I brought this 2 DVD story because I know the one with Alister Simm is the best version. This came with color and black and white, both revised and in great shape. Truly a great Christmas present idea, and to have to watch every year!
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