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The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Positive Reviews
24
Negative reviews
4
Average Rating
3.6
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3.8
Curious that Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol should be the most beloved of all fictional Christmas stories.Its a tale of Gothic gloom relieved only ..
Rogerebert
4.0
Unlike the grim live action films of the tale, theres just enough Muppet madness and kindness here to keep kids feeling safe and entertained.
Common Sense Media
1.5
Nothing can really diminish the late Jim Hensons irresistibly appealing characters.
Variety
5.0
There may be some people who can watch Kermit the Frogs nephew Robin give his heart wrenching performance as Tiny Tim in The Muppet Christmas Carol wi ..
The Guardian
1.5
Neither drama nor comedy, its safe stuff, and most un Muppetlike.
2.5
So, if you havent already seen the richly entertaining Aladdin, you might as well take the kids to this.But bring caffeine tablets.
2.5
Despite cutesy cleverness in the construction of most scenes, the spirit segments are the real imaginative core of this film, where Muppet stylization ..
5.0
As you would expect from a Muppet production, Caine at no point acknowledges that the Muppets are anything other than human, and the result is a true ..
Telegraph
1.5
The treacly score by Miles Goodman, with songs by Paul Williams, doesnt help.
4.0
Vastly enjoyable despite the syrupy, soppy song bit in the middle (go make a glass of mulled wine during it). Michael Caine is perfect in the role and ..
3.1
In the films lighter moments they are as funny and feisty as ever and Michael Caine gives a surprisingly touching and thoughtful performance as Scroog ..
Tv Guide
3.8
Old favorites like Miss Piggy and even those two old hecklers make appearances, but Kermit remains the heart and soul of the troupe.
Reel Film Reviews
4.0
The nervy bookkeeping rats in Scrooges office are a joy, but Statler and Waldorf (Jerry Nelson and Goelz) as the chain swinging ghosts Jacob and Rober ..
The Times
4.0
Although the story has been Muppetised (with Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, the owner of a rubber chicken factory), no attempt has been made to water down t ..
Radio Times
3.8
In addition, considering the amount of razzle dazzle special effects here, Henson manages a first rate feature directing debut.And the screenplay, by ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
This is educational as well as entertaining!), never forgetting to be funny in the process.
3.0
A 1992 re release in which the Muppets dredge Dickens for a tongue in cheek retelling of the classic Christmas tale.
Guardian
4.0
Its one of those rare seasonal films that really can entertain the whole family.
Eye For Film
4.0
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Total Film
3.8
Caines powerful performance is good enough to carry a straight, human retelling of A Christmas Carol.
Groucho Reviews
2.5
Its a pleasant listen in some ways, this is one of those movies thats more interesting to WIKIPEDIA than to watch.
Film Freak Central
4.5
Not, maybe, the most rigorous of Christmas Carol adaptations, although it is a lot more faithful than one would perhaps have expected... at any rate a ..
Antagony & Ecstasy
1.5
This is the dullest and least successful adaptation of the Christmas chestnut Ive ever seen.
Chicago Reader
4.0
This is a Scrooge whose scowl teeters constantly on the verge of benevolence, with a nice line in sardonic gags.
Bfi
3.5
Its hard not to smile at this one and be moved by it at the same time. (Anniversary Edition)
Movie Metropolis
4.0
The Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come is genuinely scary and Im 46 a faceless thing in a parka (the Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come, not me.
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Weaknesses Honestly I love this movie so I dont think much is wrong with it.
rachelsreviews.net
3.5
The late Jim Henson would have been proud of the job that his son did directing this production. Its a solid Muppets feature. Call it The Muppets Take ..
Movie Metropolis
4.5
Fun, but seems to be missing a magical tone thatd youd hope for when combining the Muppets and Dickens.
Movie Views
4.5
Caine carries this Christmas Carol thoughout at least from an adult viewpoint. But somehow, Kermit makes a touching Cratchit, as voiced by Steve Whitm ..
Hartford Courant
4.5
But theres nothing in nature that freezes your heart like years of being alone.
Ian Thomas Malone
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