Title says it all. He sells Scrooge better than any other movie adaptation I’ve seen.
It’s also the only version I’m aware of where they gave Dickens a character as the Narrator. The fact that he is portrayed by Gonzo just makes it that much better.
The version available on Disney+ omits the sad song sung between Scrooge and his fiance as she breaks up with him for his avarice. As a kid i didn’t like it much, but as an adult i realize that it’s a critical emotional turning point for the movie.
Without that song, the whole film feels rather hollow.
The original film is one of my favorite Muppet movies and Christmas Carol adaptations. The loss of that song is a shame.
Ohhh today I learned the lost the negative and the scene is too low res…
https://screenrant.com/muppets-christmas-carol-when-love-gone-cut-reason/
The way he plays it straight makes the movie.
“Muppet Christmas Carol” works because Michael Caine treats the Muppets as fellow actors.
“Muppet Treasure Island” works because Tim Curry treats himself as a fellow muppet.
