This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Sweet, entertaining, and underrated are the three words I would use to describe this Christmas Carol. The story itself is so famous that I won't bother with summarizing it and I highly recommend that the eight or so people who don't know it watch this film (if you can't find a copy, it's on YouTube). While there have been animated versions before and musical versions before, this is the only version I know of that is an animated musical (if you know of any other such versions, let me know), and I think it does both of these aspects very well, especially since I had an extremely hard time getting Santa's Sooty Suit out of my brain. Likewise with the animation, which is crisp and bright without being too bright. This movie sticks pretty close to the original and the few changes it does make actually work, such as Scrooge having an equally grouchy dog and Tiny Tim accompanying his father to work. The ghosts are very good as well, especially the ghost of Christmas Future, who reminds me somewhat of the Grim Reaper. The duet between a young Scrooge and Belle is very touching and bittersweet.

Since the story is familiar, I'll focus on what makes this version unique. It's an animated musical, which is different from anything I've seen before. I've seen animated versions of the story, and live-action musical versions, but this is the first time I've seen this particular interpretation. The songs were okay and the art was good, though the animation looked like a Saturday morning cartoon, with only a few drawings per second. I did think Scrooge's joy was effectively shown in his visits from the first two spirits, both in the vocal performance and in the art. And his conversion took place quickly--only after he got mad during the second spirit's visit was the third spirit made necessary. Also shown effectively: Bob's happiness in spite of his situation.Some of what made this different from other versions: -Scrooge's dog Debit, who provided comic relief.-Tiny Tim's visit to his father at work; Scrooge didn't know Bob had a family.-Scrooge ate at a restaurant before Marley's visit; he apparently went there a lot even though his tip was to hire a new chef.-Other spirits like Marley wanted to help those in need and couldn't.-A beggar boy who got only coals thrown at him (Bob had to retrieve those coals because they cost money) appeared as the first spirit.-Scrooge got five visits from spirits; as a boy he enjoyed the book 'Robinson Crusoe', and the character visited him as a spirit.-Tiny Tim also enjoyed the same book, and Scrooge stood behind him excited, reading right along with the boy.-The second spirit aged throughout her visit.

See the Disney version is so Disney i love this one because of the fact its a musical i love it so much I'm lookin for soundtrack lyrics it is the best carol I've seen i love Disney i really do but this one is the Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its not boring at all it gives a warm welcome to the first timers who've never seen a Christmas carol Disney u expect it to be good personally i think Disney tries to hard so now I'm glad to see one that is just right i vote this in the top five its soooo good my favorite part is with bettina and him on the bridge and when they are singing i love that song it has great rhythm along with the song when hes in boarding school reading about robinson caruso oh i love this movie and i think every one should give it a chance before they judge it

Despite the famous cast this animated version of Dickens tale is the borest I've seen. Enough that I zapped away in he first commercial break. The characters didn't appeal to me at all and the animation is looking cheap.I'll give this movie a very low rating. Give me the Disney version anytime.