Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A New Twist on an Old Classic

One of the most popular short stories (actually a novella) of all time " A Christmas Carol" was written in 1843 by Charles Dickens. Amazingly enough this book has never been out of print. Over the years there have been numerous movies, musicals and plays made about it.



The latest version of "A Christmas Carol" starring Jim Carrey opened last Friday. From Walt Disney Studios this movie has had enormous publicity and is expected to do quite well at the box office. Did I mention that it is in 3D and also will be playing at IMAX theaters? Let's watch the theatrical trailer. What do you think?



Have you read the book? If you have not, you should. It is one of the classics and well worth the read. Have you seen the movie? If not, will you see the movie? What do you think of all the hype? Or is it just a waste of time?

29 comments:

Andrew said...

The movie should be amazing. I can't wait to see it. It should be awesome.

Unknown said...

I have not read the book but, I would love to read it. This movie looks very good. I would like to see it.

Unknown said...

It looks like a good movie. It looks funny. I don't think i would go see it though. I don't really like cartoon movies that much.

kendall;>) said...

This movie looks good. Jim Carrey is a good actor. I can't wait to see it on DVD. I have seen all the previous versions of this movie. This one looks the best and has the best cast.

Unknown said...

In fifth Grade my English teacher made us read the Christmas Carol. I didn't like the book. I am going to the movie though, Jim Carrey is the best!!!

Unknown said...

This blog was interesting. I cant say that i will go see that movie in theatre or imax. It looks quite ridiculous and immature.

harley said...

This movie is going to be cool. I mean imagine it in 3D,its going to be wicked. Also it should be funny because, Jim Carry plays the old guy.

Unknown said...

I would go to see the movie. It looks very funny. I would go see it in imax and when it came out on DVD too.

Unknown said...

I think the movie would be great. The previews look very interesting. Jim Carey is a very good actor. I would love to go see the movie. I can’t wait!

Unknown said...

I will love to go see that movie because it is in 3d. I think it will be very funny and fun to watch. I think it is going to be a great movie.

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JayGray757 said...

Dear Mr. Downing, I think the move is going to be great. It looks as though it will be very successful. The 3D looks wonderful. I think it’s going to be interesting. It’s going to be funny because Jim Carrey is voicing one of the characters.

Unknown said...

I think this movie is interesting. These type of movies are made to look interesting to make you want to watch it. It's kinda funny and scary at the same time because of the ghost and the scrooge man. I love movies with thrills. I will definitely go see it if I can.

Unknown said...

I think that will be a great movie to see in 3D. I would like to go see that movie even though I don't watch cartoons. It looks like the movie will be very funny.

Unknown said...

I like 3D movies but not cartoon 3D movies. I have heard of the Christmas carol but I really don’t pay attention to things like that. I think that some adults and children would enjoy the movie because it’s in 3D I don’t think I would go and see it though.

Unknown said...

I have not read the book but I have seem some of the old movies. This movie looks interesting specially since its in IMAX. But I probably wouldn't watch it.

Unknown said...

I haven't read the book. The movie looks like it should be good. I think it would look cooler in 3d.

Dez said...

I don't really like Disney films, but this seems like it will be a good one. I would like to see it on IMAX. IMAX 3D would be even better. It seems to me that the movie is getting put out too far away from Christmas. I wonder if it will match the success of the Polar Express.

Unknown said...

Mr. Downing,
That movie looks interesting to watch. Exspecially with Jim Carey playing the characters. It looks pretty good to enjoy watching with your family, such as cousins and family members. SWEET!

brooke said...

This movie looks cool. I can't wait to go see it in the theaters. It should be great.

Racquel said...

I have never read the real book, but I have seen many versions of the movie and this one looks pretty good compared to them. I like Jim Carrey so I think the movie should be pretty entertaining. The trailer was funny and I think the movie will be too. Plus it's in i-max which should make it even cooler.

Unknown said...

We read the story and we watched the movie in 7th grade. I thought they were both okay. This version of the movie looks like it'll be a bit better than the old version. I don't know if I'll go see it in theaters but I'm not sure because I think my mom wants to see it.

Silky said...

I've read the book, and it was very good. Even though the cheery moral was a cover for the darker accusations against the British business world, it is a good read. I've seen a few movie interpretations, and this seems to be the most well-funded. It should be good, but I will not be going to see this movie.

jzilla said...

I enjoyed the other versions of this movie including the Muppets' version. Jim Carry is a very funny actor and I'm sure he will not disappoint in that aspect. I would very much like to see this movie in IMAX. Its almost Christmas!

Unknown said...

I would go see the movie because it looks interesting and it's in 3d. I haven't read the book but I have seen movies like this. I think this one would be the best one of them all.

domr said...

I think it could be interesting. Jim Carey was the last actor I expected to play the role. I have difficulty seeing him as anything outside of humorous. I have to see it to decide if he is capable of it.
The graphics are outstanding. I like the 3D effect they are going for. I don't think it will be on the level of The Muppet's Christmas Carol, though.

muzykr said...

I've always loved "A Christmas Carol". The older versions are really good. I think this is going to be a very fun movie to watch. I can't wait to see it.

Link22599 said...

I'm going to go see it sometime soon. Also I think I can Relate to Mr. Scrooge. hopefully, i will be seeing it in 3D. I have Read more recent versions of the book, but not the original. "IMDB" (Internet Movie Data Base) says it has a 7.1/10 rating, so it probably is good. Although, if it is like what happened with 20th Century Fox Animation (people who did all the Ice Age movies) Titan A.E. in 2000, it may not be worth seeing. but only time will tell...

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Brandon said...

Well ok then. I want to see this movie it looks good. The other movies this company made were also good.