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I like the Alistair Sims version of A Christmas Carol.
Actually, it's Alastair Sim. But I'm with you. I honestly feel as though I've been transported back to 'Ye Olde England' with all of its bleakness and am actually living the story personally when I watch that version. There is much to like and to be touched by about this movie but the conversion of Scrooge at the end is almost overwhelming as is our knowing that Tiny Tim survived, having been previously told of his passing in the 'Ghost of the Future" telling. I'm almost tearing up now just thinking about it.
I have this movie on DVD in all of its black and white magnificence and its Dickensian-type atmosphere as though it was actually filmed in that era. I'm going to dig it out and watch it tonight. I'll order a large pizza should anyone here choose to come and join me. .
Thank you for explaining that. I need to watch that version. I probably have seen it at some point in my life. Looks like the Blu Ray for US is $39 right now so I will just rent it (for now).
I'm watching Bad Santa tonight. I have been listening to technical info (blah!). This should cheer me up -- haven't watched it since last year.
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The Holiday (Kate Winslet) Die Hard A Child's Christmas In Wales
A Christmas Carol ("Scrooge") - 1951 version w/Alastair Sims The Bishop's Wife Love Actually "Holiday for Love" -- the only Hallmark movie on my "favorite" list
Yay! Another vote for Grump Old Men! I love Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon.
Don't forget Burgess Meredith as Grandpa Gustafson. He steals every scene he's in; which is hard going up against Jack Lemmon. You can see in some scenes JL is trying hard to stay in character and keep from cracking up with laughter.
Old man Gustafson had right idea; live to be 80 or past 90 then don't give an eff. That and never be caught when it's freezing out and fresh out of beer.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were magic together in film "the Odd Couple". Their pairing up again decades later in GOM showed both guys still had it.
Don't forget Burgess Meredith as Grandpa Gustafson. He steals every scene he's in; which is hard going up against Jack Lemmon. You can see in some scenes JL is trying hard to stay in character and keep from cracking up with laughter.
Old man Gustafson had right idea; live to be 80 or past 90 then don't give an eff. That and never be caught when it's freezing out and fresh out of beer.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were magic together in film "the Odd Couple". Their pairing up again decades later in GOM showed both guys still had it.
I know! I grew up watching these guys. And, yes, I love it when Gustafson talks about eating bacon breakfast lunch and dinner It must have been a dream having them all together.
Actually, it's Alastair Sim. But I'm with you. I honestly feel as though I've been transported back to 'Ye Olde England' with all of its bleakness and am actually living the story personally when I watch that version. There is much to like and to be touched by about this movie but the conversion of Scrooge at the end is almost overwhelming as is our knowing that Tiny Tim survived, having been previously told of his passing in the 'Ghost of the Future" telling. I'm almost tearing up now just thinking about it.
I have this movie on DVD in all of its black and white magnificence and its Dickensian-type atmosphere as though it was actually filmed in that era. I'm going to dig it out and watch it tonight. I'll order a large pizza should anyone here choose to come and join me. .
Dagnabbit, I was thinking I should look up his name because something inside said "you're spelling it wrong". TY for the correction.
I just love the excitement and joy he portrays when he wakes up Christmas morning and realizes he has another chance. ALASTAIR SIM really brought it home.
Actually, it's Alastair Sim. But I'm with you. I honestly feel as though I've been transported back to 'Ye Olde England' with all of its bleakness and am actually living the story personally when I watch that version. There is much to like and to be touched by about this movie but the conversion of Scrooge at the end is almost overwhelming as is our knowing that Tiny Tim survived, having been previously told of his passing in the 'Ghost of the Future" telling. I'm almost tearing up now just thinking about it.
I have this movie on DVD in all of its black and white magnificence and its Dickensian-type atmosphere as though it was actually filmed in that era. I'm going to dig it out and watch it tonight. I'll order a large pizza should anyone here choose to come and join me. .
Would it have killed ya to tell us what time you wanted us to come????? We would have been there. Any repeat viewings? And don't skimp on the pizza. We'll bring the libations.
Years ago I read a list in a magazine of Christmas movies you don't think of as Christmas movies. The one that caught my eye was The Lion In Winter, 1968. Since I'm a reader of medieval English historical fiction, I was intrigued, so I rented it.
GREAT movie, even though it's historically inaccurate, but I don't care. (Henry II did not pull Eleanor of Aquitaine out of her prison for a Christmas court in that time and place.) Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn play the roles magnificently, and Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton are other "names" in the film, and the medieval settings take you back in time.
Never seen it? Greta Scacchi dressed up in a Santa costume. Epic.
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