A Christmas Carol: Classic Tale Comes Alive

THE old fairy tale by Charles Dickens came to the big screen November 6 with much anticipation. The story is about Scrooge and his journey through his past, present, and future to a change of heart. Jim Carey plays Scrooge and he does a believable job displaying Scrooge’s grumpy and unapproachable character. He is funny and plays the role well, but the flashback segments leave something to be desired.

Some material is left out from the original which is disappointing. Viewers don’t see much of Scrooge’s side of the story. The special effects are decent. The spirits are displayed vividly. Out of five, I think A Christmas Carol gets a three. I wouldn’t consider it a premier blockbuster but it didn’t disappoint. The classic story if one for all ages and it continues to tell the tale of the true meaning of Christmas. Rated PG