Maybe it’s just an impression, but each year, around Christmas, new version of a cult Christmas Carol appears. One time it is a musical version, then next year, it is a cartoon, third time it is a Hallmark production etc.
But every year, someone decides to tell a story about Ebenezer Scrooge, and no one gets especially excited. Until now! You see, this year everyone is talking about “A Christmas Carol” and the man behind this newest version – Robert Zemeckis. He is a Chicago born writer/director/producer with some iconic films in a biography (Let us mention “Forest Gump” and “Contact” for instance).
When Zemeckis decided to tell “A Christmas Carol” his own way, everyone expected stars in lead roles. But he has outdone himself because this casting amazed even the biggest enthusiasts.
Jim Carrey is playing Ebenezer Scrooge, and 3 ghosts (of Christmas past, Christmas present and Christmas yet to come). And that is just the start – Bob Hoskins, Colin firth and Robin Wright Penn also play important roles in this movie. Legendary Michael J. Fox is also included, as the voiceover through the film.
Academy award winner Zemeckis insisted to work with these actors and they all gladly took this opportunity to contribute to what seems to be one of the most anticipated movies of the year!
As for the story, I am sure you all know it: Ebenezer starts his holiday bullying his clerk (Gary Oldman) and his jolly nephew (Colin Firth). After he goes to sleep 3 ghosts take him on an eye-opening journey (to the past, present time and future) where he finds out what truly matters in life and which relations one must keep and cherish.
Don’t miss “A Christmas Carol” – movie in which everyone can find joy and feel the Christmas spirit, while being reminded what is most important in life: who and not what you have.
Release Date: November 6, 2009
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Starring: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Robin Wright Penn, Cary Elwes
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: Robert Zemeckis
Running Time: 2 hr. 15 min.
MPAA Rating: PG for scary sequences and images.
Distributors: Walt Disney Pictures
Official Website: Disney.com
Photos: A Christmas Carol Pictures
Review: Not Available
Trailers: A Christmas Carol Trailer
