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[ElzarTheBam]

It can be anything, made for TV, movie, radio play, book etc so which one is your favourite?

I equally like:

And

 

[PetriP-TNT]

The McDuck variety.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

George C. Scott's version is the one I grew up on.

 

[Indrid Cold1]

Alistair Sim from 1951. The only version I have any time for apart from Scrooged. Muppets? Get the fuck outta here with that shit.

 

[Kurtofan]

The one with Goofy as Jacob Marley.

 

[Meadows]

The original book. Because I'm OG like that.

 

[Holtz]

The McDuck variety.

Yep.

 

[Fari]

Muppet Christmas Carol.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Not exactly true to the source material... but it's probably more realistic.

 

[Apdiddy]

George C. Scott is my favorite because Scott made Scrooge an asshole even when he changed. If you've acted that way most of your life, it's not a quick change.

I also think the Reginald Owen Scrooge is better than Alistair Sim's.

 

[Amalthea]

Roberto Innocentis illustrated version of the book. It's amazing!

 

[DiipuSurotu]

 

[BertramCooper]

The McDuck variety.

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[bengraven]

Because in my head Scrooge is played by whatever amazing English actor comes to mind at the time.




Speaking of which, Hugh Laurie channeling House would be scary accurate as Scrooge.

 

[Franklinator]

The McDuck variety.

yep. pretty disappointing that mcduck wasn't in the op, if you ask me. i demand an edit of the op!

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

The McDuck variety.

Yep..

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

Add another one to the McDuck tally.

 

[Septimius]

Came to post this.

I enjoy the McDuck one, too.

 

[Chuck (Old)]

 

[thebeeks]

Albert Finney forever.

 

[Peru]

Alistair Sim from 1951. The only version I have any time for apart from Scrooged.

This one's the best of the best.. Sim takes Scrooge so low the payoff feels more emotional than ever.

 

[crazy monkey]

The McDuck variety.

that

 

[Guzim]

 

[StealthGoblin]

Alistair Sim from 1951. The only version I have any time for apart from Scrooged. Muppets? Get the fuck outta here with that shit.

Correct by a long shot.

Sim plays Scrooge in such a way that you get a hint that he wasn't always such a penny pincher and that his life was at one time wonderful. Its the only performance of the role that I've felt has even come close to Scrooge in the novel. His transformation towards the end feels satisfying because you are genuinely rooting for him to see the error of his ways and then his portrayal of the enlightened Scrooge is excellent.

Seriously guys, give it a watch. You won't regret it.

 

[Angry Fork]

The McDuck variety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmpAx8Z5z40

Correct by a long shot.

Sim plays Scrooge in such a way that you get a hint that he wasn't always such a penny pincher and that his life was at one time wonderful. Its the only performance of the role that I've felt has even come close to Scrooge in the novel. His transformation towards the end feels satisfying because you are genuinely rooting for him to see the error of his ways and then his portrayal of the enlightened Scrooge is excellent.

Seriously guys, give it a watch. You won't regret it.

Will watch this. Sounds good. I think I've only seen one Christmas Carol thing on Broadway when I was a kid but nothing else.

 

[Cousteau]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5njLlMmrh4&feature=related

close 2nd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX6efUcZnDU&feature=related

 

[Kitsunebaby]

The Muppet Christmas Carol version.

I also love Muppet Treasure Island more than other versions.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

This one. Because it's Bill Murray.

 

[Alien Bob]

Not exactly true to the source material... but it's probably more realistic.

This ties with Bill Murray

 

[Typographenia]

I like the one with Patrick Stewart.
And a Muppet Christmas Carol.

 

[Slime]

The McDuck variety.

Considering I've watched Mickey's Christmas Carol every year since I was a kid, yeah, this.

 

[Mama Robotnik]

Always enjoyed the Bill Murray one, of course.

Last year's Doctor Who Christmas Carol was outstanding, Michael Gambon nailed the Scrooge archetype, and exploring the past, present and future quite literally via the TARDIS was brilliant. Moffat's interpretation of the "Ghost of Christmas Future" really took my breath away, very clever.

Blackadder's Christmas Carol is amazing, as it completely inverts the meaning of the story. Take a nice man who is generous to the point of madness, have the Ghost(s) visit the wrong address, and leave having accidentally turned him into

Spoiler

a complete bastard

. Its funny, clever, extraordinarily well performed and is a who's who of British acting talent (many of the stars are now massive BAFTA and Oscar winners). The scene in the future and Baldrick's posing pouch completely kills me.

Quantum Leap once did an episode called "A Little Miracle" in which Sam was entirely incidental in the "putting things right that once went wrong" theme, with the starring role going to the hologram Al. Sam leaped into the butler of a Scrooge-archetype who (due to having a very similar brain wave pattern to Sam) could see Al. Al dressed as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and with a load of holography, scared the shit out of the man and turned him good. Was a great episode!

The League of Gentlemen made a Scrooge-style Christmas Special, in which an evil vicar is turned good due to three "ghosts" (locals) coming in with horrific problems that she is obligated to try and solve. Its very well made and performed, and incredibly sinister. Just when you think things are leading to a happy ending, the entire story is inverted into something legitimately frightening, which when broadcast on Christmas Eve on the BBC caused a considerable number of complaints if I remember rightly. I think its an extraordinary piece of work, but that might be because it resonates with my appreciation of EXTREMELY dark humour. You can watch this one online if you follow the link, its provided by the BBC for MSN as a streaming 27 minute video.

 

[aronnov reborn]

George C. Scott's version is the one I grew up on.

all the way. Didn't watch this for the first time until 3 years ago and it was by far my favorite. I guessed i saved the best for last.

 

[bob_arctor]

Mr. Magoo's still the best.

 

[bitoriginal]

OP smashed out my two choices instantly. However, I'm going for Bill Murray.

 

[Ezduo]

I came for Bill Murray and leave satisfied. Hats off to you OP.

 

[-PXG-]

George C. Scott's version is the one I grew up on.

Alistair Sim from 1951. The only version I have any time for apart from Scrooged. Muppets? Get the fuck outta here with that shit.

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