REACTING to *The Muppet Christmas Carol* BEST VERSION?? (First Time Watching) Christmas Movies
Вставка
- Опубліковано 14 гру 2022
- NEW MERCH: white-noise-store.creator-spr...
Links: direct.me/whitenoisereacts
James, Nobu, Stella and Hayley are reacting to The Muppet Christmas Carol and this is the best version!!! Michael Caine stars as Ebeneezer Scrooge in this fantastical christmas classic! Enjoy this muppets take on Charles' Dickens A Christmas Carol! Enjoy this first time watching Christmas movie reaction to The Muppet Christmas Carol!
#firsttimereaction #christmas2022 #achristmascarol #muppets #christmasmovies #hallmarkmovies #moviereaction #moviecommentary #moviereview #ebenezer #scrooge
Merch Store:
teespring.com/stores/white-no...
For exclusive content, early access and much more...
Patreon: www.patreon.com/whitenoiserea...
For business or collaborations email:
peeweecinemasbusiness@gmail.com
For sponsorships: whitenoisereacts@thestation.io
Hero Patrons:
Stella
Brad
Alexander Berry
Sarah Shetland
Isabella Horn
Emily
Darkaddict19
Immanuel mcfarlane
Jake A
Sckye Hansen
Hyb3rGamimg
Sharon
Black Flame
Denisa Čižmářová
Jade Fairman
Khadijah Sims
Osher Ratzabi
Seth
Dario Tamadon
elizabeth
Sofie Hansen
Tann Honey
Giuseppe DeGaetano
Adam Armstrong
Noah Moore
Alex FairysnailTails
JM1K13
iminhighschool
Josip Buretic
Rebecca McGowan
Thomas Jones
Tommy Ross
Talia Herron
RegalLatin2303
CD85
Zennor Whyte
Anthony Velasquez
Carlos Hernandez
Lauryn Shealy
Gabby B
Kinglier
004
Josh Dixon
Tracy Parr
Iyana Taylor
Jayie
Megan Arnett
luccabeast
DABSLABOG
Elijah Yang
Destiny O
Jonathan
Leah
Angel Groves
HisGreatness86
Avatar Ashdel
BlueDebut
Michael Rutter
Michael Diego Gabriel
Crystal
Marcus Russell
Highseas
Dmaru Hill
It’s Angie
Just Michelle
FrickingKaos
Curtis Miller
Kiran
Artverse
ThunderBeast
christina kunnumpurath
grantingallday
Carlos
Rochelle Gardner
Jessica taylor
Donald “Chronos” King
Abigail Nelson
Patrick Jackson
Megan Bell
Guin12
Anissa Allié
Sarah
Joshua Heaysman
Sandell Lentz
Sheldon
Daniel Fuchs
pusha .
SimianSupreme
Danyelle
GraysonTodd
Priscila
Everett (PixelMight) Baker
beautiful bliss
Sarah 9
Chantel W
Anthony Allan
Rob Williams
UltimateHope101
Dėborah Aribo
Kathryn Fike
Joseph E.W.
Chicken Ala Queen
Jennifer Perez
Nahfiscared
Maria Oncoy
Gecko Dmitrievich-Shcherbatskaya
Belzeref
Ricky Flores
Arake
leyla
Dale
Justin Feldman
Anna Roth
Ellie H
Sha Jackson
Susana Canales
Michelle Cook
iisublime
Lauren
Maria Harrington
Makayla Araujo
Brendizzzzle
Elizabeth Olivero
Valeria Loera
Chloe Winterbottom
DarthDecimus24
Dominik Klar
Nola Scott
Cadence Beisigl
Reuben Filimaua
Meghna
Andrew langton
Quietjbc
Dylan H
Kaitlyn
Alicia Hauskins
Cat Hack
maemisfitz
Ashley ‘LJ’ Peters
Kat Bland
Dorian Gipson
Nicole111
goonghana .
Andrea Mason
Senko
Kadin Osceola
Dannica Horsman
Angelie Romo
Pritha Hajra
Samantha Reandeau
Kelly
Teddy O'Hea
Kara Rohlman
J Michael Bell
Gavin Furukawa
SongBird177
Kora Orion
ripeka manawatu
Kygro
Raymundo Bustos
Kevin J. Coleman
Deseray Stoner
Glorie
Don Hart
Choux D Bruxelles
Anime empress
Seirsan
Tamija
Jess Bracero
Anastasiia
Katie Langton
Emag
Rhodessa Gonzales
Cedrick Desjardins
Justine
Shannon Warkentin
Morgan Tinkey
Fai
Elin
Shelly Do
1985anj
Elisa Luna
Noternie
pattinaggiojo
Kassie Hustrulid
Klara
Ashlei Morrell
Annie519
Katie
lorenajocelyne
breanna
Allora TV
Raven Dark
Demetria Conley
florence
Jenny V
Tim Möbius
Alice
Melanie
WastedPo
Avery
Kat Garrett
GO.
Amber Burton
Sarah Mosinski
Chelsea Keel
Alfred Höttl
Robert Hinojosa
Haley
LM_252
Jenny M
Vol
Ronja Greger
Haunt
Terrie Vasquez
Sophia Jackson
Taylor Fortenberry
Nneka Bonner
Its Morbin' Time
Melanie
Darth Dolak
Rebecca Piper
Xalia
Rose Ogden
Andrew Hansen
Fritz (Sarah B)
Ashly Heilmann
Ashley Stephenson
Sulema
titus
Raindog
Haley Hastings
Nerd Going Outside
Meredith
Isabella Hayes-Hollands
Raikiri29
Skylight106
Jessica Gorder
Ruth
Emily
Jessica Heebner
Lidia Dias
Shannon Roux
Mariah Greuel
Tom Ekstrand
Alejandra Díaz
Ryan Moore
Madelyn Lafferty
Nicole Ogunbodede
Darius
Taylor
jonathan Edge
Mona7
FOTSnax
Ann
elishia monaghan
Angeldanger145
Michael Therrien
Anne
Ramona
Coco
Kristin Carter - Розваги
What is your favorite Christmas present you ever recieved?
A ballet tutu.
Probably the talkboy tape recorder Kevin had in Home Alone 2. It was the coolest thing to me as a kid.
A GameCube and the original Animal Crossing game back in 2002 I believe.
A Tetris light; each piece of Tetris can be rearranged into an style you want and it lights up, just as so as piece are placed together properly light up
A cuddly dolphin.
Fun fact: Brian Henson was only 28-years-old when he directed this movie. He was nervous to ask Michael Caine to act alongside Muppets, but when Caine heard he would be Scrooge, he told Henson, "I’m going to play this movie like I’m working with the Royal Shakespeare Company."
Genius.
And that attitude is what makes. this. movie. work.
Yeah, Cain takign everything so serios is what made this movie great. I feel like him treating it so professionaly made the Muppets team work to take it more serious too.
So Greatful too. Caine Made the best Scrooge.
"More to the line actually. He also said "I will not wink at the camera. I won't be doing anything Muppet-y."
Very nice!!!!!!
Michael Caine decided to play Scrooge completely straight. He said there would be no wink to the camara and no acting like this movie was a joke he was in on. He would act as if this was a serious film and all the muppets were Shakespearean actors. He acted his heart out and it really paid off
That's what makes him one of the best Scrooges
He added a large chunk of heart that this film has! He played this role so well!
Michael Caine has in my opinion has the same amount of love and understanding of acting that Patrick Stewart has. Neither one of them believe in holding back in a performance. They never really act cause they know how to play diverse characters so well. That they don't act they behave exactly like they envision the character to be.
That choice makes the film.
But the adaptation is so loyal to the book and intended message of Dickens novel.
So good.
The Dickens Society have said that this is the MOST accurate film adaptation of A Christmas Carol. There's also a well done youtube video made by a historical costumer where she discusses how every single costume in this movie is accurate to the time period, down to fabrics, colors, and cuts.
But it leaves out Ignorance and Want, which is one of the most important aspects/messages of the book.
One of the amazing little bits about this film is that the costumes are EXTREMELY historically accurate. The designers went so hard, despite the fact that they were mainly dressing up puppets. Many of the Muppets are flat out wearing Victorian fashion plates from the time, with authentic fabric, and they even went so far as to give Mrs. Cratchit an outfit that was about seven years out of fashion because she was poor.
Miss Piggy must’ve insisted that she keep her gloves and pearls though.
Of course she would! She’s Miss Piggy.
They gave a puppet a costume specifically from 1836?
@@spencerfrankclayton4348 They certainly did.
I HIGHLY recommend Muppet Treasure Island! It’s a GREAT adaptation, with Tim Curry as Long John Silver and Billy Connolly as Billy Bones, is hilarious. Best of all, the score is done by Hans Zimmer! The opening song, “Shiver my Timbers”, is incredibly dramatic and is one of my favorite Pirate songs to date.
Yes! I second this one! Muppet treasure Island is almost always watched about a week after Christmas carol in our house... our new year's day film!
Mr Bimble told me to say we agree
I agree!
The absolute best and my favorite as a kid. Tim Curry! Cabin Fever! So good.
Absolutely this.
What’s sadder with Kermit’s speech about Tiny Tim is this was the first production made w/o Jim since his passing.
Nah saddest moment is "the love is gone" song, especially when Michael Caine joins in
And Richard Hunt who performed Scooter and Janice and one half of Statler and Waldorf. Among many other roles
Heck, just replace the T in Tim with a J, and it hurts even more...
Unironically the best and most accurate Christmas Carol adaptation.
If you forget the fact that Bob Cratchit is a frog and his wife a pig.
You can call it the best as a movie but it's not the most accurate adaptation. They cut Scrooge's sister and changed his reason for being at school over Christmas. They made his nephew a jerk. They left out Ignorance and Want and not one but two memorable scenes from the Christmas Future section. It's not a bad adaptation at all but neither is it the most accurate.
It's great but it's not. The very old one with Alastair Sim is. Close second though.
@@JHowesitgoing123 I actually think Alistair Sim is overrated as Scrooge. He has such a comical looking face that I can't take him seriously in the role. (No offense to the man. I'd describe his face as pleasant on its own terms. It just doesn't make me think "Scrooge.")
@@theadaptationstationmaster Scrooge's sister still exists in the movie, she just isn't seen. Scrooge had to have a sibling in order to have a nephew, so it's clear that Fan still exists. Also, I never was under the impression that Scrooge's reason for staying at school over Christmas was changed. We can see from his facial expression after the other students leave that he's sad and lonely and doesn't want to be there. It's clear that he's in denial when he says he doesn't care about Christmas during that scene. As for his nephew being a jerk, that only happens during the "yes and no" scene, which is taken directly from the book.
I've always found Beaker giving Scrooge his scarf as a gift very touching and heartwarming as it's not just a Christmas gift, it's the first ever Christmas gift Scrooge had ever received in his life and you could see how happy and touched Scrooge is when he is given that scarf and he would probably cherish it for the rest of his days and wear it every Christmas.
I'm told that when they asked Michael Caine to play Scrooge, he said "Yes, but I'm going to play it as if this is a Royal Shakespeare Company production." So he plays it completely straight despite the fact he's acting against Muppets.
Gonzo and Rizzo leaving at that moment is so effective. There's no jokes during that moment and the comfort of those two leave. It shows that this is a scary and dad moment. Then they come back right at the happy moment again, which is comforting to the kids after that serious moment. It works well for the children i think
I can’t get enough of that very first song… it’s so catchy!
You say that like their return wouldn't be comforting for the adults as well.
It worked for me when I was a kid.
"Is there a whole Muppetverse." Ummmm, yes. Yes there is. The Muppets Take Manhattan is my personal favorite.
That’s amazing!!
"Let us know-" runs to comment section to declare yes! Yes! Yes, please more classic Muppet reactions!
English Lit Major here! So:
"A Christmas Carol" isn't low-key a horror story - it *is* a horror story. Back in the day, it was traditional in England to tell Ghost Stories on Christmas Eve. (That fact makes the lyric in "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" make more sense: "There'll be scary ghost stories, and tales of the glories, of Christmases long long ago.") So when Dickens conceived this book, he intentionally made it a scary ghost story. What elevates it though and makes it a perennial classic, as well as a Christmas staple, is the amount of heart and redemption in it.
Not through the whole reaction yet, but just wanted to let you guys know that! Enjoying it so far - great stuff, as always! Though this year's "Spirited" (Starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell) may actually be my favorite version of "A Christmas Carol" to date! (Also a musical!)
Looking forward to the rest of Christmas Season content! (Still hoping you guys check out "Krampus" or "The Santa Clause 2"! And you HAVE to check out "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" too!)
All the REALLY harsh lines from Scrooge is lifted directly from the book. Oh and the gravy pun too.
The deserved an Oscar for the costumes. Most. Accurate. Period. Costumes. EVER!!!! Even Ritzo has every single detail of his costumes right. That is a masterpiece.
Rizzo fitting through the bars to get is jelly beans is like Roger Rabbit getting out of his handcuffs. He can only do it when it's funny, well I guess...
This version of Christmas Carol is the only one I’ve ever cried over the scene of Tiny Tim’s death, I think it’s the innocence of the muppets that just makes the sadness of the characters somehow worse
Plus, the loss of Jim Henson and Richard Hunt made Kermit's speech about meetings and partings even more raw...
It's sad that this was the first Muppet movie after Jim's passing... but you have to admit they did him proud.
Agreed, but unfortunately Steve Whitmire was fired recently and his replacement sounds nothing like Kermit
Love that Michael Cane said he would do it but only if he could do it super serious.
I'm so sad some versions cut "When Love is Gone." 1. I'm an alto and appreciate how singable it is 2. It makes the emotion Scrooge and Rizzo show when Belle walks off actually make sense because we see Scrooge becoming emotional 3. Michael Caine was amazing in it, and 4. It makes the end song "The Love We Found," a satisfying reprise. They cut it for the theatrical release, then put it back on the VHS (which I grew up with) and then took it off for some DVDs (my DVD copy has a full screen option with it and a widescreen option without it) and then Disney+ initially had the version without the song but they're finally putting up the version with it. The reasons they cut it make no sense. "Kids will think it's boring." Dude, I was bored by "Bless Us All," as a kid and that's still there. "It's too sad." What, and Tiny Tim dying wasn't? Gimme back my alto power anthem! XD
the reason it wasn't on the DVD was they actually lost the master, and trying to scan it from the VHS was an obvious dip in quality. They found it again in like 2018 or so, so there's a full version in the "extras" on Disney+ and I think the newer-produced discs have it back in as well?
What I wish I would 27:09 see in every Christmas carol, is Scrooge seeing Tim’s loss and shout and demand of the spirits “You who waste all this magic on a wretched old man cannot simply wave your hand and extend some miracle to a poor and innocent boy. Cast your chains and drag me to hell with my last request be simply Spare That Innocent Child!!”
Love this movie. I just rewatched it last week since it's part of my yearly Christmas watchlist. Gonzo and Rizzo are so funny as narrators. I appreciate that Michael Caine wanted to play the role seriously so it didn't come off like a kids movie. It definitely paid off. 🎄🎅
Yeah it is such an AWESOME movie!!
@@whitenoisereacts Watch The Santa Clause Movie 1985!!!!! Yes that is the right wordings!!!!
What hits so hard about Kermits speech when talking about Tiny Tim, is that it could also apply to Jim Henson in the first movie to be made post his passing. Life is made up of meetings and partings, that is the way of it. You could interpret it as them mourning the loss of their creator.
One of the things I love with this movie is some details they add that make the story or characters a little better. Example: The Ghost of Christmas Present being forgetful cause he's focused on the present and Beaker giving Scrooge the scarf for his donation.
😂
If Stella hasn't seen A Muppet Family Christmas she should definitely check it out. It's an old TV special, so it's not well known, but if she loves this she will love that too. (Make sure you watch the full broadcast version, not the DVD, as the DVD removed songs!)
Congratulations you're the lucky winner of the ongoing giveaway text me on telegram to claim your package..... 🎁
But the only way to watch the Full Broadcast version is on UA-cam though. I forgot a DVD did come up, but I did hear they remove songs.
And Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree!
Love how the world is both big enough and small enough to accommodate the two races, Muppet and man.
As with all Muppet movies, I'm in awe from the amazing puppetry. I also really love the songs, (including the sometimes included, sometimes not "When Love Is Gone"), the fact that they use so many lines from the book, the human and Muppet casting, and the set designs. Also, the speech Crachet gives when Tiny Tim dies hits me in the feels everytime.
If you want to watch more Muppet stuff, Muppet Treasure Island is another great movie
Ok great!!!
Yes, Treasure Island was my favorite Muppet movie
The original muppets movie, and the muppets from 2011 are also great films.
I’m somewhat amazed and impressed that the reaction to _Muppet Christmas Carol_ has been gaining more momentum and attention in views since November of last month and the beginning of this month, because I remember that back in the beginning of August, the reaction was sitting at 42k views and only went up to another 1k views every 3-4 weeks. Then by November 10 onwards where it was sitting at 46k views, the view algorithm increased and started getting new 1k views every 7-12 days to 1-3 days. Now their reaction to _Muppet Christmas Carol_ is now at 60k+ views.
I guess the folks are right that it’s easily one of the best Christmas Carol adaptations and Muppet films. Still with James December 6 announcement video that the *White Noise Reacts* channel is officially ending, it saddens me and is emotional that this is the group’s first and so-far only _Muppet_ movie reaction on the channel, cause I was so looking forward to seeing James, Nobu, Stella and Hayley’s reacting to the other Muppet movies such as _Muppet Treasure Island, The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper,_ the 2011 _Muppets_ film and _Muppets Most Wanted_ with their own thoughts and opinions on those movies and how they fare against _Muppets Christmas Carol_
I’m still optimistic that Hayley, Stella and Nobu, mainly the former two will get to react to the other Muppet films someday.
my favorite all-time Muppet adaptation is Muppet Treasure Island, with Tim Currey as Long John Silver!
On Disney Plus, as of December 11th (on the 30th anniversary of this movie's release), they included the extended version with the song fully intact in the film which is in the extras section.
I saw this movie as a kid when it was on VHS, and it included this song. I found out when I was older that the song was not in the theatrical release.
I still have my VHS copy
Me too. I first saw this movie on VHS and whenever it was showing on TV, I always wondered what happened to "The Love is Gone" song?
The fact that song was gone made the crying of both Rizzo and Scrooge feel so hollow as that break up had no emotional impact to warrant such a reaction.
Fun fact Michael Caine agreed to do this film because his daughter who was 7 years old at the time asked to see his films and Michael didn't have any age appropriate films to show her
A couple of Muppet movies to suggest
- The Muppet Movie
- The Muppets Take Manhattan
- Muppet Treasure Island
- Muppets from Space
I don't think any of them are as deep or heart warming as Christmas Carol, but they're all very wholesome and fun.
Agreed on all of these
You left out _The Great Muppet Caper_ , which i would include before _Muppets From Space_ any day
@@christopherwall2121 I haven't seen that one. I'll have to check it out as well!
@@aaronthesaxman660 It is probably the purest comedy out of all the Muppet movies, just a total anarchic farce from top to bottom
@@christopherwall2121 Muppets from Space gets a bad rep but it's not that bad
to awnser your question in the title. this is, in fact, the BEST adaption of "A Christmas Carol". :)
This might just be the most wholesome reaction video I’ve ever seen. I love it!
Aww thanks :)
This is SO exciting. I cannot wait to watch. I recommended the film to my 12 year old nephew who is reading 'A Christmas Carol' at school.
Me too! It's such a wonderful movie!
I just love how excited Stella is to show her friends one of her favorite movies. So precious! ❤
One of my favorite facts about this movie is that the costumes are about as historically accurate as you can get, even on the muppets. They could have cut a lot of corners in that area and still had it read well on screen, but instead they used actual fashion plates from the time to design the outfits and they dressed every muppet that’s wearing clothes in multiple layers of individually created clothing pieces and undergarments. The level of care and detail they put into it is astounding.
"If you liked this, read the book". A perfect ending to this great adaptation.
Yes they literally filmed the Ghost of Christmas Past in a water barrel.
I love this adaptation, but I also love Scrooged with Bill Murray. If you haven't seen it I really do suggest it.
Also, Disney+ has now added back in the missing song "when love is gone"
Disney+ does have it added back in, but when you click on the movie you have to click on extras, and then full length version in order to watch it, otherwise you'll just get the cut version. Just an fyi for anyone who goes to watch it there.
Not only was this the first muppet production after the passing of Jim Henson, muppet performer Richard Hunt had also just passed after a battle with AIDS.
I forget the exact interview, but Michael Caine said that the Muppets were so fun and goofy he decided to play Scrooge as deathly serious to bring out the contrast.
I never not tear up at Robin as Tiny Tim. Puppets in general make me happy cry and I don't even know why, I find it hilarious/embarrassing.
The cut song was called "When Love is Gone" and the song he sings at the end is called "The Love we Found". I think it just has a better impact with the two songs together. They did put the song back in the 30th anniversary edition of the movie.
Thr BEST version! No matter how many times I watch it I keep finding little jokes throughout the film. Love this one!
This version, if you can believe it, quotes more of the text from the original story by Dickens than any other movie. It's still the best IMO.
If you're interested in more Muppets, my favorite is Muppets treasure island. Highly recommend
The Ghost of Christmas Past in this movie is my absolute favorite film version of the first of the three spirits who visit Scrooge.
Michael Caine is definitely a actor that commands a room with his performances. Never satisfied in doing an average job. He always chooses to reach deep inside himself to give the audience more. Otherwise why should or would anyone care about him or any actor for that matter? That to me is what true acting is always giving more than anyone expects from you.
When he took the role Michael Caine was insistent that he would not be doing any form of muppet tomfoolery and would only be interacting with the Muppets as if they were actual people/actors.
One of my favorite "Muppet Magic" moments is back in the old Muppet show: Kermit is drinking milk from a straw and you can see the cup emptying. He stops for a moment, breaks the fourth wall and goes "just think about this folks".
(Sorry if someone said this already)
"It might BE underwater"
That's exactly how they did the ghost of Christmas Past. They made a special Muppet, put it in a tank of water, and basically green-screened it in
Love the muppet Christmas Carol
Fun fact: According to Brian Henson, the shot where Kermit closes and locks the door was honestly the MOST difficult shot in the film of trying to get Kermit hand to close and lock a door.
The song was cut because Disney executives thought it would be upsetting for young children which is clearly ridiculous and takes a lot from the film. The version with the song, which is still not available on DVD is far better for it being there.
Fun Fact: People had bed curtains back then to conserve heat during the winter nights. That's why Scrooge closed his bed curtains.
Oh yay!! I've been waiting for this all week! I'm a preschool teacher and the children absolutely adore this movie
(I always skip past the last ghost though). I taught them the songs "It feels like Christmas" and "Bless us all". Let me tell you that hearing children sing those songs, aged between 2 and 6 years, brings tears and really touches your heart!!
I thought it was such a well done movie and Michael Caine was brilliant!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing it!! 😘
The 2009 animated Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey as Scrooge is also a good adaptation of the book, but as for Muppet movies, the Treasure Island adaptation is great!
This
I agree it’s a good accurate adaptation, including some parts even the muppets left out because it’s too creepy/scary. But I also think they leaned too much into slapstick comedy. It doesn’t have the balance muppets Christmas carol has.
@@johnd7862 The animation holds up if you take into an account and compare it to the same technique used in The Polar Express (2004), as both use motion capture, and there is a clear improvement. It isn't a pure animation in that sense.
Many Muppet characters are new in this movie many of the known characters are from the Muppet show but the bunny character is from the original Muppet babies cartoon the dog in the window at the beginning is sprocket from fraggle rock Jim Henson was very concerned about the environment and so the original fraggle rock addressed that having a wise and all knowing compost heap for example. There is a lot of the Muppet show and some movies on Disney +
The puppeteers hated that small rabbit pupet that scrooge slammed the door to and threw the wreath at. They purposely tortured that character in this movie because they hated how cute he was (but tested well and had to use him)
Congratulations you're the lucky winner of the ongoing giveaway text me on telegram to claim your package.... 🎁
Muppet sets were usually raised up for the humans to walk on, with space underneath for the Muppeters who would watch themselves on screens to see where they are looking and so on.
"Light the lamp, not the rat. Light the lamp, not the rat!"
Every year around Christmas time, our family watches this, Elf, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It doesn't feel like Christmas if we don't.
I'm so glad to hear Stella admit that Steven Mackintosh was an early crush, he is an adorable nephew Fred.
Stella is a delight in all of you guys' reaction videos. And this happens to be my favorite Christmas movie also.
🥰🥰🥰
Michael Caine has said that this was definitely one of, if not, his favourite movie to make.
One of the things I love about adaptations is the little touches people add, like in this where Scrooge tries to join in on the game at his nephew's and goes "I said it first". When I was in a play adaptation, the charity collectors met some kids outside of Scrooge's business. The kids tell them they'd have better luck with Marley giving a donation.
Also, this Ghost of Christmas Past is probably the best one I've ever seen.
The Muppet Show was a variety show on TV with human guests just like other variety shows of the time. So the Muppets have always interacted with humans.
Agreed I love the cut song and the final song doesnt make sense without it
Fun fact, everyone on set hated the rabbit because he was so cute, that they took every chance to make him
miserable every time he was on screen in the first part
Yup, this is indeed the best version
Before Coca-Cola got hold of Christmas and turned it into a marketing-based holiday, Christmas was a sort of second Halloween, with ghost stories being an integral part of celebrating. Dickens was using that tradition to create a treatise on wealth disparity and the callousness of the upper classes in Victorian society. That's why A Christmas Carol in general has horror-esque elements.
It's so perfect. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, it's my favourite Christmas Carol adaptation because it walks the line between comedy, emotion, and straight storytelling so perfectly.
Definitely give Muppet Treasure Island a watch next. It's almost as good, definitely as funny, and the songs are just as catchy. The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, and the more recent Muppets Haunted Mansion are all also worth checking it.
Muppet Treasure Island is one of the best Muppet movies. Remember seeing it in theaters, so much fun!
@@TheAstralNut yes 😊
Treasure Island was definitely my favorite Muppet movie
i think the reason for feeling more emotion for Tiny Tim in this version is due to Tiny Tim being a young tiny Frog and "Tiny Frogs" tend have the Cute Effect in a large percentage of people's Eyes
If you want my opinion, this is Muppeteer Jerry Nelson's finest hour, because he is carrying most of the heart and soul of this movie, between voicing the Ghost of Christmas Present, and giving Robin the Frog probably his most prominent role in any Muppet production since his introduction, in addition to taking over Statler from the recently-departed Richard Hunt.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. It's on Netflix. Be warned it is a musical and Luke Evans plays Scrooge.
I remember being so relieved seeing Gonzo and Rizzo when the ghost of Christmas yet to come came on screen and then they left! They were like bye we're out 😭😭😭 felt so betrayed lol
Another thing about this film is that costumes for the humans and the Muppets are insanely good. Like better than most historical dramas level of good
11:20 They split the role into two people and gave it to Statler and Waldorf so they could make a Bob Marley joke.
The muppets are very amazing, i just love it.
lived and breathed this movie as a child 💜💜
Hey white noise
Did you know this was the first thing made by the muppets after Jim Henson died? So that speech about meeting and partings isn't just about tiny Tim........and that fact makes me love the movie more then I thought possible
This Christmas Movie Never fails to make me smile. It's the same with "Muppet Treasure Island", but my Favorite Jim Henson movie will always be "Labyrinth".
My favourite Muppet is Miss Piggy. She’s funny. I do a great impression of her. When my son was a toddler he would say “Mum be miss piggy” whilst sitting in his bath. He laughed so loud. Great memories. Thanks guys!💕
My best present was a yellow BMX bike in 1984.
Oooh Klaus! If you have time, another utterly phenomenal Netfkix Christmas movie is "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey"
So to the girl on the left who has watched this movie since she was a kid. I have too and now me and my kids watch this movie every year. And it was so sweet to see your face tear up the same time mine was. Im glad youre out there and thank you all for doing this. I cannot believe the rest of you have not seen this until now. You must now pass this along.
The girl on the left is named Stella and the one on the right with Glasses is Hayley.
@@EChacon Thank you!
Also all of the costumes are historically accurate Jim Henson didn't believe in talking down to kids by avoiding dark subject matter.
"The Love is Gone" song I feel is completely important for this movie to be in. If you take it out it removes a lot of the emotional weight of the second half of the movie.
Well done noticing the candle being blown out on your first watch through. The Henson company is constantly doing little things like that. We call it “showing off” in our house. Many of them so subtle that we missed them for years.
Congratulations you're the lucky winner of the ongoing giveaway text me on telegram to claim your package......, 🎁
Yeah, it’s just fascinating how they pull it all off
There are a lot of good Muppet movies, but I think my all time favorite puppet is from Little Shop of Horrors (It took 25 to 30 people to operate in some cases). Really good movie if you have never seen it. The Muppet Movie from (1979) is excellent and gives you a background on a lot of characters. Muppet Treasure Island has one famous actor, don't want to spoil. Anyway, definitely check some out.
Scrooge's sister Fan wasn't mentioned or shown in this movie. But her son, Fred did appear.
Thank you for making my wish come true! :)
THE LOOOOVE IS GOOOONE, THE LOOOVE IS GOOOOOOOOOOOONE /sobs in unfairly-removed song when Belle leaves/
Speaking of Ghost of Christmas Present, unlike other Muppets as Big Bird, Snuffy, or Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House, the Ghost of Christmas Present had a man inside performing the body while Jerry Nelson controlled the character's voice and facial expression from across the room. Which explains how both hands were operating while Bear & Big Bird only used one hand.
all the muppet movies are super well done- and growing up with them I have and still do love them a lot- I think you'd really like them!
During the transition from Bob's house to the graveyard, when the line is 'Scrooge kept his eyes on Tiny Tim' they do not cut away. The set that is in front with Tiny Tim is lowered as the lights go out, and the rest of the set is pulled back.
Scrooge's first boss in "A Christmas Carol" was named Fezziwig.
Lol, every so often James's and Nobu's shoulders line up and they look like conjoined twins