11-8-2009
The Grand Theater
Superior
This was the scariest I've seen in a long time. That's saying a lot considering my list. There were times I was shaken, and this isn't an unfamiliar story. This was also a beautiful movie with amusement park like effects, especially with the 3-D, which by the way I highly reccomend. With the 3-D glasses you really notice the care and detail taken to truly make this an imaginative and engaging remake of the ultimate Christmas Story (Next to the Jesus Story of course.) Many are critical of this movie because of it's over use of special effects and I would agree with them if the story telling and acting weren't as superb as they were. Jim Carey (I'm not really a fan) was excellent in his portrayal of Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past and Present. Each Spirit character including Jacob Marley was both endearing and terrifying. Exactly as their characters should be. The exception being the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come, he and his evil black horse and carriage were the scariest things I've ever seen, there was nothing endearing about them. The animation of all the scenes were beautiful and realistic. There is so much color that sometimes it heart to see the screen. The animation was so good, it really felt like you were flying over buildings. It was truly and exciting and entertaining experience. The special effects are absolutely neccesary in the making of this film. The same critics who complain about too much spectacle will be the sames ones who would have labled this version as unoriginal if the effects were left out. There is no way for Jim Carey or any other actor to match the brilliance of George C. Scott, No animated version could be as loved and endearing as the Disney Version with Scrooge McDuck. This version had to be different, and it had to be a visual masterpiece, and it was.
Do not take your children to see this movie. It's way too intense. But you should go, although I'm sure many will disagree with me, I beleive this if the best version of "A Christmas Carol" ever made. At the very least it is the most terrifying and visually astounding version!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gHRNaSrgc
The Grand Theater
Superior
This was the scariest I've seen in a long time. That's saying a lot considering my list. There were times I was shaken, and this isn't an unfamiliar story. This was also a beautiful movie with amusement park like effects, especially with the 3-D, which by the way I highly reccomend. With the 3-D glasses you really notice the care and detail taken to truly make this an imaginative and engaging remake of the ultimate Christmas Story (Next to the Jesus Story of course.) Many are critical of this movie because of it's over use of special effects and I would agree with them if the story telling and acting weren't as superb as they were. Jim Carey (I'm not really a fan) was excellent in his portrayal of Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past and Present. Each Spirit character including Jacob Marley was both endearing and terrifying. Exactly as their characters should be. The exception being the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come, he and his evil black horse and carriage were the scariest things I've ever seen, there was nothing endearing about them. The animation of all the scenes were beautiful and realistic. There is so much color that sometimes it heart to see the screen. The animation was so good, it really felt like you were flying over buildings. It was truly and exciting and entertaining experience. The special effects are absolutely neccesary in the making of this film. The same critics who complain about too much spectacle will be the sames ones who would have labled this version as unoriginal if the effects were left out. There is no way for Jim Carey or any other actor to match the brilliance of George C. Scott, No animated version could be as loved and endearing as the Disney Version with Scrooge McDuck. This version had to be different, and it had to be a visual masterpiece, and it was.
Do not take your children to see this movie. It's way too intense. But you should go, although I'm sure many will disagree with me, I beleive this if the best version of "A Christmas Carol" ever made. At the very least it is the most terrifying and visually astounding version!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gHRNaSrgc
I think you've convinced me to see it... Maybe with a Zanax first! I want to see the brilliant effects that you describe and the sensation of flying. I've always dreamt of flying. I hope Mark will go with me. Thanks for taking the time to describe it in such detail. Otherwise, I probably would have skipped it and missed some of the beautiful scenery. I will report back after seeing it! Hugs, Momma Deb
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