Uhh...which one?  There's about 20 different versions, isn't there?  My favorite version is the one with Patrick Stewart.

I'm not really a Charles Dickens fan, I'm an agnostic, and I'm sick to death of the "Christmas" season before we've even gotten through Thanksgiving, but it's hard to resist this hoary tale of redemption in Victorian England. CastleBee's mention of the Mr. Magoo cartoon version brings back pleasant memories. Haven't seen it in decades, but it brought me immense pleasure as a kid. I understand that imprisoned British Moors Murderer Ian Brady, a nihilistic child-murderer, re-reads the story every year at Christmas-time. Maybe even the most damned and hopeless among us desire that ephemeral, secretly longed-for chance at redemption? Unlike those of Scrooge, however, some sins are beyond forgiveness...

I agree, the version with Alistair Sim is my all time favorite! I have it on tape and watch it every year since it's getting harder and harder to see it on TV.

Better watch this while you can - some school district banned it because Tiny Tim says Bless us one and all, which definitely is too religious a sentiment for some. Can you believe what this country is coming t? Anyway, as for the story itself, I really like it and pretty much enjoy the Alistair Sim and the George C. Scott versions equally. As one of the other reviewers said, too bad not enough people get the message, either at Christmas or at any time during the year.

Has always been my favorite XMAS story. There are a lot of versions out there. Some are good, some are lame. My favorite is the Black and White one with Allistar Sim. It is a very faithful rendition of the Dickens' classic. The Mr. Magoo version sticks out in my mind. I didn't care for the musical version with Albert Finney and totally detested Bill Murray's Scrooged.

There have been tons of wonderful and well acted film adaptions of this well-known story. But, I will never forget how delightfully scary the Mr. Magoo version was to me as a child. Specifically, the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. After that segment I didn't have to wonder why Scrooge finally got over himself!

Its a shame people haven't learned more from its simple message.

I agree with Molfan, there are many different ones, too many actually. The two ones that stick out in my mind are the George C Scott version and the 1971 Albert Finney version. I like those two, though Patrick Stewart had a decent version.

Truly in a league of its own and a Christmas classic.No matter what version you watch it is good with a fine message.

there are different versions of this movie. The one we usually see is the 1951 one with Alastair Sim. It was filmed in black and white which gives the movie a more bleak look.Alastair Sim is great as the nasty bitter Scrooge. I have always liked the book a Christmas Carol and the story of how four ghosts come to Scrooge on Christmas Eve. Jacob Marley,his ex, partner, the ghost of Christmas past, the ghost of Christmas present, and the ghost of his possible future. I Like how Scrooge changes for the better at the end of the movie.

Depends on which version really. I enjoy the George C. Scott version. He's excellent as Scrooge, and the rest of the cast is excellent too.

Dicken's A Christmas Carol is the classic redemption tale. We can't help but buy into the story because deep down we all hope it is not to late to become a better man. Many poor versions of Carol have been made, but many good ones as well. My personal favorites are as follows. For movie version, Alister Sims (1951) with it's wonderful atmosphere aided by its black & white photography. For television, live actor catagory - the George C. Scott version. For television, animated, Mr. Magoo's A Christmas Carol, which overcomes mediocre animation with a great scrip and excellent songs. P.S. If you like Christmas Carol you will no doubt appreciate Bill Murray's movie Groundhog Day, though nothing to do with Christmas, it is a well done example of a redemption tale.

I have seen all major versions of the Christmas Carol and the one I have to see every yr. stars George C. Scott. It is awesome! The brilliant acting, outstanding cinematography, etc. is beyond compare. The others are good, too, but none can compare to this version. >> A favorite of mine during childhood was Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. Excellent.

Both the book and different versions of the movie are great. I like Mickey's Christmas Carol and the Muppet's Christmas Carol the best, but the 1951 one is also good.

Charles Dickens classic story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his reawakening to life through visits by four spirits. This story has stood the test of time, as it is ove 150 years old. To those who suggest that Dickens is dead and to let him rest in peace, it sound like you need a visit from some spirits yourself. To you, I say "Bah, humbug!" To A Christmas Carol, my hats of to one of the greatest Christmas stories ever. And no Santa Claus!!! Imagine that!

Definitely a solid story and not one I would change on Christmas eve, unless It's a Wonderful Life was on. The older versions aren't as good as some of the more recent ones but if I had to name a particular version of this story that I like the best I'd say it was Scrooged with Bill Murray. I think this is one of the best Christmas movies out there today. Just hilarious. Bill Murray is so good in this film I'd hasten to say it was one of his best roles ever. I have to see this at least twice during the Christmas season.

it teaches the value of goodness and giving