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A Christmas Carol

1hr 35mins
Starring: Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Callum Blue, Jim Carrey, Michael J Fox, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
The plot: A computer animated version of the Dickens classic about miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the value of Christmas and his place in the world thanks to the intervention of three ghostly guides. With his eyes now fully open, Scrooge makes amends to his assistant Bob Cratchit and the people closest to him.
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Orange movie-goers' reactions
- " The film was the best 3D film I have seen my daughter of ten loved it - was funny watching the audience in the middle rows ducking every time something came out 3D" — John, 33, York
- " This was an excellant movie. 3D was one of the best i have seen, I thought the kids of 8 and 5 years may have become bored with it being more of a story than an 'Up' style cartoon but they loved it." — Jerry, 39, Newcastle
- " I thought that the film was amazing - I thought that it was the scariest Disney movie I've ever seen and I cant wait to watch it again " — Amy , 21
- " I think it captures the christmas carol and is best in 3d can't wait to watch it." — Jayne, 20, Taunton
- " Not only was the film a huge disappointment, but due to the 3D style graphics I was terrified watching it! I think the film was rubbish, unfunny and a total rip-off." — Bitty, 84
- " Enjoyable and very lifelike. Very faithful to the book. The last five minutes are Christmassy. " — John, 50
- " Very good but I didn't think it was a kids movie and I think in 3D it would have been worse. Better for older children. " — Karen, 50
- " Really good in 3D - you can really tell the difference. " — Sorrell, 33
- " It was good when the man was naughty and then he got on with everyone else. The best bit was when all of them were happy. " — Remarn, 7, Leeds
- " A bit scary for little children - more scary than funny. Nice beginning and ending and the 3D makes it come to life. " — Natasha, 26, Leeds
- " I've read the book - it's almost the same. Good for adults and children. " — Mariko, 23, Japan
- " A bit miserable - I wanted it to be like the Muppets Christmas Carol. It was quite serious and scary. " — John, 26
- " Really good! It was more adult than I was expecting. " — Amy, 18
- " 3D effects made a great impact - the effects enhanced the overall film. " — Nailah, 22
- " It was really good - I had to take my glasses off cos I was frightened. " — Simon, 9
- " I felt as though I was there - the snowflakes were so realistic. " — Oakley, 8
- " It stayed true to the book which I was glad about. " — Rio, 12
- " A bit scary for kids but worth seeing." — Joan, 56
- " It was ok - a bit scary!" — Charlotte and Kate, 21
- " For the little kids it's alright. The graphics were good. " — Tehmoona, 20
- " There wasn't much comedy in it - I preferred the muppets version. " — Shiria, 38
- " Really enjoyed it - although the ghosty bit was scarier than I thought it would be!" — Eleanor, 30, Leeds
- " Magical!" — Kat, 21
- " Really striking - I loved the 3D." — Jessica, 21
- " Enjoyed all of it - I liked the second spirit the best" — Kain, 10
- " Beautiful film, 10/10" — Sue, 47, Solihull
- " A Christmas Carol is awsome a must see film just like Ice Age 3 and Up. Very well done especially when flying about london. 9/10" — Chris, 29, Stockport
- " Not a patch on the Alastair Sim version. It's overblown and often misjudged. The final sequence is OK because it's concise." — Philip, 71, Cardiff
- " Heartwarming - fantastic version, especially when seen in 3D. Great film for young and old alike. " — martha, 32, bolton
- " Fabulous film a must see by all!" — Michelle, Bolton
- " My favourite film! A must for Christmas eve!" — Caroline, 45, Aberdeen
- " I can not wait to see this movie in the pictures with my m8ts" — Andrew, 15, Manchester
- " Jim Carrey is inspiration to Disney. My family shall love watching scrooge at this magical time of year. " — Bell Bow, 35, Welling,Kent
- " Very good way of getting out of the recession - just be Scrooge!" — Jean-Paul, 30, Mauritius
- " I cant wait 4 it! Disneys awesome and it wud b great 4 a new film wot a great way 2 make u feel all christmassy!!" — Nicole, 12, Manchester
- " Let's be honest Christmas is coming and this is simply another money maker aimed at kids. It's superbly well made but at the end of the day it's there to make money." — Mike, 40, Chester
- " i cant wait to c this film.its about time disney worked its magical flair on this trad?onal xmas story .no one makes a xmas fim more festive x enjoyable for all the family,truly magical disney at its best !" — mary robertshaw, 37, halifax
- " I cant believe theyre making ANOTHER movie out of this! Arent there any other Christmas stories they can use?" — Zoe, 30, Southwold
- " It just wouldnt be Xmas with out a Disney family movie would it?" — Emma, 29, St Albans
- " I took my grandchildren to see the film at the weekend and we all thought it was fantastic, could watch it any time of the year a brill version of Christmas Carol" — Peter, Wolverhampton
- " Seen the trailer in 3d and was blown away!" — Lee , 37, Derby
what did you think?
add your own reactionwhat the others say
Daily Express
"A respectable, high-tech stab at an old favourite but the Alastair Sim version remains the best."
Times Online
"A Christmas Carol should be as cosy and familiar as piping-hot tea and buttered, toasted crumpets, not a brain-battering sensory assault that feels like downing tequila shots on a rollercoaster."
News of the World
As a movie to get you in the Christmas spirit, it does its job nicely. But it's a festive experience rather than a proper film
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