Product reviewsChristmas CarolA (DVD, 2007, Collector's Edition; 2 Disc Set)

A Splendid Double-DVD Edition

There are almost too many versions of A Christmas Carol -- and too many iterations of this particular film, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and released in 1951, starring Alastair Sim -- to keep up with. In the particular two-disc version at hand, the movie appears in both black-and-white and colorized versions, and letterboxed and full-screen. My preference is for the full-screen version in black-and-white, which looks fine, although the sound is still an issue, as is the case with a lot of older movies. The other element that makes this edition special is a pretty fair transfer of the 1935 version of A Christmas Carol starring Sir Seymour Hicks, whose interpretation of the character of Scrooge is well worth watching as well -- that film looks and sounds a bit rough (no restoration work is likely for that movie), but this is one of the better presentations of it that I can recall. The other bonus feature of note is an extended interview with the late Richard Gordon, who originally distributed the 1951 Christmas Carol in the United States and knew the story of its production and history better than almost anybody.

This version is a keeper, and well worth owning. Read full review...

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A Christmas Classic in Color and B&W and a bonuse too!

I have always enjoyed A Christmas Carol (Scrooge) with Alastair Sim. This double DVD has it in classic B&W, with two views of it in B&W, a smaller screen and a larger screen version (both full screen, but in one the characters, etc are bigger) and the colorized version, well done for a colorized version (I am a B&W purist, and generally don't like them colorized.)

I looked for years for this to be sold in stores and did not see it for years and then did at Walmart one day (only) when I was in a hurry. I did not get it and they were all gone when I got back. The other Wal-Marts were sold out too. So, finding this on eBay was great, as I needed my Christmas Carol fix. This is a great movie, not just for Christmas time, but all year, to keep one in a Christmas spirt, which as the movie say, is not just one day a year but the whole year.

Also in this double DVD is the 1935 version with Seymour Hicks (B&W), which I never saw on TV or anywhere. So this was a real treat. It is an one hour movie, as many back then were and gives another view of the classic story. This movie was well done, for its day.Read full review...

Best Version Ever of A Christmas Carol hands down.

My Whole Family loves this movie. I grew up watching it every year. It isn't Christmas unless you watch this Version. I know every scene & line in this movie & never get tired of it. I first saw it when I was about 4 years old & I'm still watching it at 55. Alister Sim is great as Scrooge, no one else comes close. Why would I buy it when I can see it every year on tv? Because the Colorized version shows you so much more than the black & white version. Check out Scrooge's Coat in his office in the beginning of the movie, it's ripped & tattered as compared to the ending when he's wearing nicer clothing, you don't see that in the Black & white version. Also it's great to watch it in Surround sound. P.S. look for a blooper at the end of the movie when he wakes up in the morning & talks to himself in the mirror. You'll see a stage hand in the background in the mirror twice. I told you I know this movie inside & out.Read full review...

A CHRISTMAS CAROL , never more to be seen....

This verson of the classic CHRISTMAS CAROL by Dickins , is the best , the best because it has a message to the viewer about conscience and what demons greed have and cumulative effect......Most viewers want , WHAT I CALL christmas nothingness , entertainment , sillyness and brain dead messages and tunes.
This ( CHRISTMAS CAROL W/ ALISTAIR SIMMS .not a HOLLYWOOD beauty ) , is a must for all , an awakening to who we are and where we are going , consumerism was touched on by Charles Schultz , and the CHARLEY BROWN CHRISTMAS , ..Have you seen this one lately ?? , NO , ..wonder why ??/...ONLY BORING , COLORFUL , WHIZARD OD OZ , ...which by the way was always shown arround HALLOWEEN ,so treat yourself , see this black and white movie , relax and count your blessings , while you can.. kindly ,Jerry CajkoRead full review...

Christmas Carol DVD

This is a classic Christmas movie and always make you re-think about the value of the world we live in. Make you feel warm and generous for this blessed giving season, although we should be sharing and giving all year long. The actors are really giving us the chance to feel their emotions, understand their fear and learn from their mistakes. The remastering (color version) is really well done and alot of detail has been given to make the best picture out of it. Alastair Sim is the best person to play Ebenezer Scroodge with his arrogant look, his uncaring person, his cheap way of living and his surprising unhuman replies. I recommend this movie for the kids of this generation, make sure you make them watch the colored version ... or they will leave the room. The english is a bit (english), so maybe the subtitle is not a bad idea. So, for me this movie is defenitly a 5 STAR.Read full review...

Great Christmas Movie

This is the movie everybody should get to get in the mood for Christmas and feel that Christmas is upon us. I think if you have the movie you'll enjoy playing every year and you will never get tried of it. I always wanted this movie on DVD, I have it on VHS and so glad and happy I got it on DVD so I can enjoy it even more, so thank so much.Read full review...

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ONE OF THE BEST OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL MOVIES

THIS MOVIE IS SO WELL PREFORMED, AND THE ACTORS VERY CONVINCING IN THEIR ROLES, IT'S LIKE READING THE DICKENS BOOK ALL OVER AGAIN.

WOULD RECOMMEND.

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DVD - A Christmas Carol - B&W and Colorized Versions

This movie is an all-time classic. In my opinion, the best of any Scrooge movie ever made. In this DVD version, there are both the black and white, and colorized versions. Both are excellent! Very clear and sharp with great sound. The colorized version is spectacular and a MUST for anyone who loves this timeless tale and has never viewed it in color. If you love Alistair Sim as Scrooge, you won't be disappointed with this DVD in your collection.Read full review...

The Definitive version!

The story has been done several times over the decades but this version with Mr. Sims is by far the best. The English/British have a greater attachment and emotional connection to this book/story than anyone else and this interpretation is classic British fare. The recreation of England/London in the 19th century is right/spot on! These period/costume dramas are original English staples. Much more so than any American version. Mr. Sims is magnificent! The entire cast is brilliant! And the production is superior to any other version.
If you don't have this DVD in your collection - BAH HUMBUG ON YOU!!!Read full review...

Great Movie

One of the very best versions. I bought this product for my boyfriend who loves this version of the Christmas carol. It did seem like the audio and the picture weren't in sync in some areas of the black and white version. There were some other picture problems but overall I was satisfied with the purchase. I personally like the muppets version of the christmas carol or the new one with jim carey but it was a great movie to watch on christmas eve!Read full review...