Disney's A Christmas Carol

petals · 11-11-2009, 00:00

Did anyone go see this yet?
I went the other day. It's good but very creepy and wouldn't think it's suitable for young kids.
Just wondering though did anyone spot the mistake when Marley's ghost visits Scrooge?

senordingdong · 11-11-2009, 12:57

Definately been looking ofrward to seeing it but like most kids films these days, I didn't think it looked too appropriate for kids.

OutlawPete · 11-11-2009, 13:15

It's great but not for kids. It's not to scray but kids just wouldn't get the story. Over tens sure, but the five and six year olds.

There was trailer for Alice In Wonderland 3D and that looks amazing. The 3D effects on it look amazing so looking forward to that.

petals · 11-11-2009, 15:05

Did anyone else spot a mistake though??

Average-Ro · 11-11-2009, 15:58

What is the mistake? Spoiler it if needs be.

**Galvasean** · 11-11-2009, 16:07

As a huge Jim Carrey fan I must check this out. Is it in 3D?

As for the mistake, feel free to mention it but be sure to slap some spoiler tags on it.

Necronomicon · 11-11-2009, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galvasean

As a huge Jim Carrey fan I must check this out. Is it in 3D?

From the trailer I saw during Toy Story 3D, it's pretty much made for 3D. A lot of 'jump out at you' bits. Looked pretty impressive.

I'm wondering how long it'll stay in the cinema. Feels too early to see it now.

OutlawPete · 11-11-2009, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galvasean

As a huge Jim Carrey fan I must check this out. Is it in 3D?

As for the mistake, feel free to mention it but be sure to slap some spoiler tags on it.

I too am a Jim Carrey nut but this movie will not satisfy you on that level I'm afraid. It is such a good preformance by Jim that you will barely know it's him.

As for 3D it's good but you'll soon forget it's in 3D as your eyes adjust. No 3D Wow moments for me at least.

Still loved it though and am going again if I can catch it in Screen 17 in Cineworld. Savoy 1 is not a 3D screen as far as I know.

**Galvasean** · 11-11-2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawPete

I too am a Jim Carrey nut but this movie will not satisfy you on that level I'm afraid. It is such a good preformance by Jim that you will barely know it's him.

Thats fine. Im such a Jim Carrey fan I can appreciate him even when he's not ace Ventura

OutlawPete · 11-11-2009, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Galvasean

Thats fine. Im such a Jim Carrey fan I can appreciate him even when he's not ace Ventura

I don't mean he's not been his usual face strecthing self

I mean, if I hadn't of know it was Jim Carrey then I wouldn't have figured it out. Jim broadband stands out but Jim doesn't.

Here's a brief '20 seconds long trailer' to show what I mean. It gives nothing away.

I think an Oscar nomination should be on the cards?

**Galvasean** · 11-11-2009, 23:23

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Originally Posted by OutlawPete

I think an Oscar nomination should be on the cards?

To quote Jim himself on that topic, "Woah, they don't give me these!"

chin_grin · 11-11-2009, 23:51

First and foremost.....the definitive Christmas Carol movie involves The Muppets. That has to be said!

Watched the 'Premier' of this in Dundrum. Have to say it is very very dark, especially for the kids. When the ghost of Marley Spoiler: shouts at him so loud that his jaw rips off!

Some scenes did seem very contrived as just made for a theme ride. For example Spoiler: the Ghost of Christmas Present when hovering over the town houses.

Also the Ghost of Christmas Past......what the heck was going on with his accent!? "Diddley eye me hole".

Oh and the ending seemed very rushed.

Eh.......so it's not great. Good but not a must see.

lockie83 · 12-11-2009, 09:22

I have to admit, I thought it was very dark, but the original novel was intended to be that way so I thought it went well. The ending seemed very rushed and it felt like there was a lot of scenes left out.

I understand alot of scenes were added purely to maximise the 3d effects so I regret seeing it in 2d, so if anyone is thinking of going to go see it, do go see it in 3d it would be worth, all in all it was a great adaption of the novel but I would had loved to have seen it in December and not November!

Sleazus · 12-11-2009, 13:46

Apparently Zemickis is following up with an adaptation of The Nutcracker. I'm actually kinda interested to see what he can do with a non-human leading cast (as the pseudo-realistic humans are too far in the uncanny valley for me).

petals · 20-11-2009, 01:28

The mistake I'm talking about is spoiler: Spoiler: when the ghost of Marley visits scrooge he says that the three ghosts will visit one one the first night another at the same time on the second night and the last when the clock strikes whatever on the third night but then they all visit on the one night as they do in the original story
There's a clip on you tube of it that would explain it better.
Spoiler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od4LehvWNq0

11-11-2009, 00:00	#1
petals Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 398 Adverts \| Friends	Disney's A Christmas Carol Did anyone go see this yet? I went the other day. It's good but very creepy and wouldn't think it's suitable for young kids. Just wondering though did anyone spot the mistake when Marley's ghost visits Scrooge? __________________ Big fish, little fish, cardboard box

11-11-2009, 12:57	#2
senordingdong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Homer Posts: 5,356 Adverts \| Friends	Definately been looking ofrward to seeing it but like most kids films these days, I didn't think it looked too appropriate for kids. __________________ The phony pope can be identified by his high top sneakers, and incredibly foul mouth.

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OutlawPete Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dublin. Posts: 4,739 Adverts \| Friends	It's great but not for kids. It's not to scray but kids just wouldn't get the story. Over tens sure, but the five and six year olds. There was trailer for Alice In Wonderland 3D and that looks amazing. The 3D effects on it look amazing so looking forward to that. __________________

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petals Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 398 Adverts \| Friends	Did anyone else spot a mistake though?? __________________ Big fish, little fish, cardboard box

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chin_grin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,765 Adverts \| Friends	First and foremost.....the definitive Christmas Carol movie involves The Muppets. That has to be said! Watched the 'Premier' of this in Dundrum. Have to say it is very very dark, especially for the kids. When the ghost of Marley Spoiler: shouts at him so loud that his jaw rips off! Some scenes did seem very contrived as just made for a theme ride. For example Spoiler: the Ghost of Christmas Present when hovering over the town houses. Also the Ghost of Christmas Past......what the heck was going on with his accent!? "Diddley eye me hole". Oh and the ending seemed very rushed. Eh.......so it's not great. Good but not a must see. __________________ "I always like to end letters with 'PS: This is what the alphabet would look like if Q and R were eliminated'". - Mitch Hedberg

12-11-2009, 09:22	#13
lockie83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tipperary Posts: 46 Adverts \| Friends	I have to admit, I thought it was very dark, but the original novel was intended to be that way so I thought it went well. The ending seemed very rushed and it felt like there was a lot of scenes left out. I understand alot of scenes were added purely to maximise the 3d effects so I regret seeing it in 2d, so if anyone is thinking of going to go see it, do go see it in 3d it would be worth, all in all it was a great adaption of the novel but I would had loved to have seen it in December and not November!

12-11-2009, 13:46	#14
Sleazus Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Location, Location Posts: 296 Adverts \| Friends	Apparently Zemickis is following up with an adaptation of The Nutcracker. I'm actually kinda interested to see what he can do with a non-human leading cast (as the pseudo-realistic humans are too far in the uncanny valley for me). __________________ the m0vie blog - an Irish nerd's look at mainstream cinema

20-11-2009, 01:28	#15
petals Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 398 Adverts \| Friends	The mistake I'm talking about is spoiler: Spoiler: when the ghost of Marley visits scrooge he says that the three ghosts will visit one one the first night another at the same time on the second night and the last when the clock strikes whatever on the third night but then they all visit on the one night as they do in the original story There's a clip on you tube of it that would explain it better. Spoiler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od4LehvWNq0 __________________ Big fish, little fish, cardboard box

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