The classic Christmas tale by Charles Dickens gets a slightly skewed and humorous treatment when it is retold by the Muppets.
Statement of Responsibility:
Walt Disney Pictures presents from Jim Henson Productions a Brian Henson film
Title:
The Muppet Christmas carol
[videorecording]
Publisher:
Burbank, Calif. :, Disney DVD :, Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,, [200?], c1992.
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (ca. 89 min.) :,sd., col. ;,4 3/4 in.
Notes:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1992.
At head of title: Walt Disney Pictures presents from Jim Henson Productions.
Full-screen (1.33:1) ; Audio: Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.
Special features include audio commentary by Brian Henson and 3 featurettes: Christmas around the world, On the set, and, Frogs, Pigs and Humbug: unwrapping a new holiday classic.
Credits:
Producers, Brian Henson and Martin G. Baker ; director, Brian Henson ; screenplay, Jerry Juhl ; songs by Paul Williams.
Performers:
The Muppet characters, Michael Caine.
Summary:
The classic Christmas tale by Charles Dickens gets a slightly skewed and humorous treatment when it is retold by the Muppets.
System Details:
DVD format.
Other Language:
Closed captioned.
Subject Headings:
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Film and video adaptations.
Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character) Juvenile films.
Muppets (Fictitious characters) Juvenile films.
Kermit the Frog (Fictitious character) Juvenile films.
Children's films.
Puppet films.
Christmas films.
Comedy films.
Genre/Form:
Video recordings for the hearing impaired-2000
DVD-Video discs-2000
Topical Term:
Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character)
Muppets (Fictitious characters)
Kermit the Frog (Fictitious character)
Children's films
Puppet films
Christmas films
Comedy films
Publisher No:
26572
ISBN:
0788836358
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Add a CommentAn annual tradition for our family. May be scary for younger or sensitive children. Very funny and touching and sends a good message.
My husband and I and our children ages 7 - 12 all love the muppet narration and the puppet antics in this movie. You'll want to see it again and again every year like we do.
Priceless. The Muppet crew do a great job of re-interpretting the classic story. Along with the Sims version, this is our favourite. Interesting touches throughout. Humour, of course, but make sure you keep a close eye on the appearance of the Ghost of Christmas Present in that section.
Gonzo plays a very fine Charles Dickens and rats as book keepers for Scrooge is such a nice touch. Brian Henson leads a merry band in this fine retelling of a great christmas classic.