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Is this the best rendition?

posted 2 years ago by ManToTrust (1660)
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Certainly one of the best acted and directed

[–] QueenFanUSA (3379) 2 years ago

It is my favorite. We have it on now!

[–] TandyMan (11096) 2 years ago

Alistar Sim for me. While this is an amazing film, it feels every bit a product of 80s production values. Which I don't feel suits the theme and spirt of the story.

[–] PrimeMinisterX (8707) a year ago

Ha, it is definitely a film of its time. This is especially evident in the hairstyle of the Ghost of Christmas Past. But I do enjoy it nevertheless and would probably say it's my second favorite version, behind 1951 with Sim. The only version that I would say might compete for that spot is the '99 version with Patrick Stewart, but if I had to choose, I think I'd have to go with '84.

[–] BrandNewPoster (10996) a year ago

It's very good, but I don't think it is the best. I think the 1951 version with Alastair Sim is the best.

[–] Joogle83 (4472) a year ago

I think so Zemeckis one is a close second

[–] Gaylesyboo54 (60) 2 months ago

In my opinion, yes. I have loved it since it first aired in 1984. Now I have the Blu Ray and watch it every year during the season.

[–] PaladinNJ (21509) 2 months ago

Alastair SIMM’s version from 1951 is THE BEST version. No contest.