@@foxteen8721 Of course, the framing and set design of hell makes the allegory even more direct. He was in hell all along, and now knows happiness because he has resolved to live his life with a propose beyond himself.
Best performance, ever. Albert Finney is a master at his craft. He is truly inspiring in all scenes and in this scene in particular he shines as the example for all actors to aspire to. Love that man. :)
Scrooge has always been my favorite version of A Christmas Carol. Not only is the music good and Albert Finney does a wonderful job. But after the spirits' visit, Albert Finney does the most wonderful job of showing someone who has found their salvation and is starting anew. In other versions they are mostly walking about talking about the change, (even when they are singing) but Albert Finney is practically singing it on the mountains.
Brilliant music, brilliant actor, I have wept at this scene every time I've played it. The de rigeur "Christmas Carol" movie, beloved by my nephew--now a 33-year-old--since his boyhood. A masterpiece.
This film brings back warm memories. The best musical version of Dickens' "ghostly little book" ever. Finney was superb in this - and this sequence never ceases to make me weep. Merry Christmas!!!
This version shows best the progress of redemption. The stages he goes through on his journey is subtle and shows progress. He isn't just a angry jerk till the end. He actually changes by degree.
The words to Begin Again make me really sentimental. It’s beautiful and heartfelt to hear Scrooge put to words what’s in his heart. It’s moving and my favorite part in the musical. It’s one of my favorite versions of the story.
Its so funny that of all of the songs that we could have come to on Finney's death we came to this one. Something about finishing 'on a strong Amen'. Most of us probably saw this when we were kids.
New Haven Christian Ministries yes 1970 ...I was working as an usher at a theater when this came out and I told everyone to go see this movie. Great songs by Leslie Briccuse!
I think that this film does it better than any other I've seen. The redemption of this man and the way it's just so....human I guess. It's hard to put your finger on it. It could be that music lows you to convey feelings in a way that just words can't do. It hits different
Truly love this bit, and yes, he is opening many curtains and allowing the light in. I just watched this version after having watched Reginald Owen, Alistair Sim (the best performance-wise) and Patrick Stewart, but the finale from here on had me in tears, save for the return to Thank You very Much (I was probably cried out), then started up when he said 'Merry Christmas' in the crowd and happily made his way home. I'll give it to Sim, but this one is truly my favorite in spirit, effect, performance. I've just now realized it is missing my favorite scene of all Scrooges; the charwoman, the laundress and the undertaker with Old Joe. But Thank You Very Much truly carries all that impact as well.
That's because they sort of reversed the whole Christmas Future sequence. In the book, Scrooge knows someone no one liked has died, but not that it's him. In this movie, on the other hand, he knows he's done something people are praising him for, he just doesn't know it was dying.
Ya know in one version of "The Christmas Carol" Scrooge's redemption was also Jacob Marley's. As we see him at the end in some versions wearing a red coat with no chains.
@TheBamMargeraFan Gotta read the book man... Scrooge thought he was being noble. He loves his money so much that he refuses to spend it on things like decoration. It's his thought that poor people waste their money and thats why they are poor. So by being frugal and spartan he is being a good example. Instead it just makes him old and bitter.
I acne hear after finding out the Netflix adaptation of this story used this song and… I’m sorry, it may be bc I didn’t grow up on this but I… hate this version of the song?? I don’t like when a song happens and there’s barely any vocals. It’s just acting, not vocal acting.
The best scene of personal redemption and transformation ever.
I absolute agree. He came back from Hell and is so relieved, he is ready to start his life all over.
@@foxteen8721 Of course, the framing and set design of hell makes the allegory even more direct. He was in hell all along, and now knows happiness because he has resolved to live his life with a propose beyond himself.
This movie is a ritual that my daughter and I watch every Christmas. And I get choked up every time this scene starts.
You're never too old to build friendships.
RIP Albert. The best darn Scrooge, bar none.
Jacob Marley really was a friend. He arranged this chance of redemption for his old friend, with nothing to gain from it
The best
This will always be my favorite version.
Omg, my 3 yr old and I always watch this together.... looooooove this movie!!
I love this song!! Always inspires me to treat others better
I'm as giddy a a drunken man!!! MY absolute favorite part of thismove!!
Best performance, ever. Albert Finney is a master at his craft. He is truly inspiring in all scenes and in this scene in particular he shines as the example for all actors to aspire to. Love that man. :)
One of the greatest films of all time. Merry Christmas everyone!
This part, and at the end when he says, I'm going to spend Christmas with my family, are my favorite parts.
The best Christmas film ever.
No one does it better than Albert Finney!
Scrooge has always been my favorite version of A Christmas Carol. Not only is the music good and Albert Finney does a wonderful job. But after the spirits' visit, Albert Finney does the most wonderful job of showing someone who has found their salvation and is starting anew. In other versions they are mostly walking about talking about the change, (even when they are singing) but Albert Finney is practically singing it on the mountains.
Brilliant music, brilliant actor, I have wept at this scene every time I've played it. The de rigeur "Christmas Carol" movie, beloved by my nephew--now a 33-year-old--since his boyhood. A masterpiece.
This film brings back warm memories. The best musical version of Dickens' "ghostly little book" ever. Finney was superb in this - and this sequence never ceases to make me weep.
Merry Christmas!!!
This is the Scrooge that Belle fell in love with.
This version shows best the progress of redemption. The stages he goes through on his journey is subtle and shows progress. He isn't just a angry jerk till the end. He actually changes by degree.
What a performance!! Such a brilliant actor Albert Finney!! Classic movie. Watch it every Christmas time.
I seriously can't get over the fact that Finney was in his thirties when he filmed this!
Make up artists did a good job making him old. XD
I cried in the cinema when I saw Albert Finney sing this song. Now its over 30 years, I'm still crying !!!
The words to Begin Again make me really sentimental. It’s beautiful and heartfelt to hear Scrooge put to words what’s in his heart. It’s moving and my favorite part in the musical. It’s one of my favorite versions of the story.
Its so funny that of all of the songs that we could have come to on Finney's death we came to this one. Something about finishing 'on a strong Amen'. Most of us probably saw this when we were kids.
New Haven Christian Ministries yes 1970 ...I was working as an usher at a theater when this came out and I told everyone to go see this movie. Great songs by Leslie Briccuse!
Rest in Peace Albert Finney Feb 8 2019
The most epic redemption....even before anakin skywalker and star wars! Dickens was an amazing man!Genius
Thank you...I love this scene
I think that this film does it better than any other I've seen. The redemption of this man and the way it's just so....human I guess. It's hard to put your finger on it. It could be that music lows you to convey feelings in a way that just words can't do. It hits different
Great acting!
I don't know why I'm crying listening to this wonderful song ! So much HOPE !!!!! Hugs from Hong Kong
we did a show on the 27th of november in had thias song in it it was well good it was called an evening of song and dance xxxx
Listened to 30 seconds of the Luke Evans version of this song, and zipped right back here to cure myself.
Did Luke Evans make Scrooge sound too young?
@@williamfinch9858 Not really, Scrooge is still an old man in the Luke Evan's version but not like a slimy old man on the verge of death.
Truly love this bit, and yes, he is opening many curtains and allowing the light in. I just watched this version after having watched Reginald Owen, Alistair Sim (the best performance-wise) and Patrick Stewart, but the finale from here on had me in tears, save for the return to Thank You very Much (I was probably cried out), then started up when he said 'Merry Christmas' in the crowd and happily made his way home.
I'll give it to Sim, but this one is truly my favorite in spirit, effect, performance.
I've just now realized it is missing my favorite scene of all Scrooges; the charwoman, the laundress and the undertaker with Old Joe. But Thank You Very Much truly carries all that impact as well.
That's because they sort of reversed the whole Christmas Future sequence. In the book, Scrooge knows someone no one liked has died, but not that it's him. In this movie, on the other hand, he knows he's done something people are praising him for, he just doesn't know it was dying.
This has never been more truer. Damn 🙇🏽♂️
Scrooge, the story of how rich people have to be supernaturally terrorized to become decent human beings.
HAHA! Pretty much...
2:17 that peice of wood hit him straight on the dome XD
Merry Christmas!
love it
From 1.48 when the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted 😅😅😅
It's what the Christ of Christmas offers to every man. It's the ability to begin again.
So many curtains... It's like someone at Bed Bath and Beyond took advantage of Scrooge...
RIP SCROOGE. See you on the Sea of Glass.
Ya know in one version of "The Christmas Carol" Scrooge's redemption was also Jacob Marley's. As we see him at the end in some versions wearing a red coat with no chains.
I will say the new version if this slaps a bit more hard.
@TheBamMargeraFan
Gotta read the book man... Scrooge thought he was being noble. He loves his money so much that he refuses to spend it on things like decoration. It's his thought that poor people waste their money and thats why they are poor. So by being frugal and spartan he is being a good example. Instead it just makes him old and bitter.
I sure can try. That segment is long, so the file might be large, but I will try.
You owe Jacob Marley one
Perhaps… by helping scrooge change his ways , Jacob Marley gain some penance
I acne hear after finding out the Netflix adaptation of this story used this song and… I’m sorry, it may be bc I didn’t grow up on this but I… hate this version of the song?? I don’t like when a song happens and there’s barely any vocals. It’s just acting, not vocal acting.
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND SAVIOR
Amen!