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I bought it last year, and never got around to watching it. I know alot of people like it. I have seen clips of it, and I just never could get around to watching it.
Who loves it and recommends it highly?
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Yours truly. While not the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol, it certainly is one of the most purely entertaining. Bill Murray's at the top of his game and flaunting his cynical style every which way INCLUDING loose. Carol Kane as perhaps the most abusive spirit in cinematic history ("It's a TOASTER!!!!" (lets him have it square in the face)) is probably the standout of numerous great supporting characters. And under the zaniness (nice satire of network TV and how corrupt everyone behind it likely is) there is a pretty reasonable heart, perhaps not as strong as it could have been, but strong enough to get the job done, and that's all you can ask for. And a great soundtrack too, especially with "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" over the end credits that sends you out in high spirits. Do see it if you get the chance.
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This IS the best ever version of A Christmas Carol!! Forget the traditional fare with the workhouse, the victorian setting and that Ebeneezer geezer, Frank Cross, New York and a TV company made it great!!
ISIS, I plead with you, no I even beg you, watch this movie, YULE LOVE IT!! Posts: 1069 | From: Dragon of the Black Pool Restaurant, Chinatown. | Registered: Mar 2006 | Site Updates: 0
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love this movie too funny especially bill murray and carol kane i loved the way she beat on him in this movie too dee
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Love it...I have about 5-6 differnet versions of A Christmas Carol...this is really good...but I love the oldies best...shame on you Jack Posts: 2148 | From: Nova Scotia, Canada | Registered: Aug 2007 | Site Updates: 0
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See it, original and entertaining take on the story; features some vintage Murray humour.
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also, though i know it shouldn't be compared to the classics because it wasn't made in that way, it is in no way better then the alistair sim version. thank you.
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quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: Love it...I have about 5-6 differnet versions of A Christmas Carol...this is really good...but I love the oldies best...shame on you Jack
You know you are my inspiration for now wanting to buy every version of the story!
I love the book and have a special edition. I have Scrooged and Muppets and am now going to get the rest!!
Ouch, my wallet!!
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I can't get the antlers glued to this little guy. We tried Crazy Glue, but it don't work.
Frank Cross:
Did you try staples? Posts: 2729 | From: Kansas City, MO "At the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance" | Registered: Apr 2007 | Site Updates: 9
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"Seven o'clock: psychos seize Santa's workshop, and only Lee Majors can stop them ("EAT THIS!!!"), in 'The Night the Reindeer Died.'" Priceless, purely priceless. Wonder what IBC airs for Memorial Day?
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Well...I was going through my movies tonight looking for something else, and I actually found Scrooged-I didn't know where it was....so now I have it sitting out. I think I am going to save it for tomorrow night and watch it.
Thanks for all the feedback for it, now I am psyched to see it.
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Surprised he didn't then up the ante and suggest screwing them on.
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"Scrooged" was a fun twist on the old classic.
My fav parts were actually the insane tv promos....like... "The Night the Reindeer Died" starring Lee Majors. Where you see the Six Million Dollar Man toting an Uzi.
"Hey, back off big man, that might work with the chicks, but not with me."
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quote:Originally posted by Valley: "Scrooged" was a fun twist on the old classic.
My fav parts were actually the insane tv promos....like... "The Night the Reindeer Died" starring Lee Majors. Where you see the Six Million Dollar Man toting an Uzi.
"Hey, back off big man, that might work with the chicks, but not with me."
Valley,
"Hey, back off big man, that might work with the chicks, but not with me."
This is my favorite line from the entire movie! hahahaha... Posts: 2729 | From: Kansas City, MO "At the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance" | Registered: Apr 2007 | Site Updates: 9
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Jack....my favs are Alistar Sims' and An American Christmas Carol with Henry Winkler. I love the book as well...would really like to have an old copy, but not in my budget right now....
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