The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:19
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.9/10
Consensus: It may not be the finest version of Charles Dickens’ tale to grace the screen, but The Muppet Christmas Carol is funny and heartwarming, and serves as a good introduction to the story for young viewers.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: Musical-comedy adaptation of Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" featuring the Muppets. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing... [More]
Starring: Michael Caine, Muppets, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Director: Brian Henson
Reviews for The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Good fun. Full Review |
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3/5 |
It all turns out to be quite touching as Muppet movies go. Full Review |
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The fit between sentiment and satire is not always a comfortable one and the more dedicated fans of either the story or the Muppets may leave theaters dissatisfied. Full Review |
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Nothing can really diminish the late Jim Henson's irresistibly appealing characters. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
A mixed bag of mixed moods. Full Review |
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This is the dullest and least successful adaptation of the Christmas chestnut I've ever seen. Full Review |
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3/4 |
...an above-average Muppet movie... Full Review |
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3/4 |
Strikes just the right balance of irony and sincerity...genuinely heartwarming, from its opening dedication to Henson and Hunt to its joy-to-the-world finale. [new DVD review] Full Review |
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7/10 |
It's hard not to smile at this one and be moved by it at the same time. (Anniversary Edition) Full Review |
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2.5/5 |
With so many good versions of this story on film, it's a little difficult to recommend this telling Full Review |
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1/5 |
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
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3/5 |
There's no great show of wit or tunefulness here, and the ingenious cross-generational touches are fairly rare. But there is a lively kiddie version of the Dickens tale, one that very young viewers ought to understand. Full Review |
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Fun, but seems to be missing a magical tone that'd you'd hope for when combining the Muppets and Dickens. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Rizzo the Rat needs his own movie. Michael Caine, on the other hand, doesn't.
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5/5 |
Another Muppet classic. The best "Christmas Carol" adaptation yet!
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4/5 |
No review available.
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1/5 |
Bah, humbug!
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3/5 |
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CommentLatest News for The Muppet Christmas Carol
July 06, 2007:
Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey Team Up for "A Christmas Carol"
We haven't had a major (or good) adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" for a while now. Specifically, it's been 15 years since "The Muppet Christmas Carol." ... More...
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