Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Netflix | Release Date: November 18, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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80
IGNKenneth Seward Jr.Dec 9, 2022
Netflix’s Scrooge: A Christmas Carol manages to delight thanks to solid animation, a lively cast, and strong musical performances. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckNov 23, 2022
It’s all a bit much, really, and the constant tonal shifts from a sort of demonic Fantasia to bouncy musical numbers proves more than a bit jarring. It doesn’t help that none of the songs are particularly memorable. Read full review
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Original-CinJohn KirkNov 29, 2022
There are too many cute influences, too many perfect musical numbers and even the physical rendering of the characters themselves belie the gritty human struggle that has remained at the core of this story for this to render the true story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Read full review
50
The New York TimesLisa KennedyDec 1, 2022
This update has its moments of aplomb, but too many of Dickens’s most incisive lines are no more, which invites the not entirely charitable, two-word retort Scrooge made famous. Read full review
50
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzNov 29, 2022
If nothing else it’ll dazzle your senses, even on a small screen. Read full review
38
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 2, 2022
Just about any other rendition of Dickens’ classic novella that you can hunt down is going to be better than this treacly humbug from Netflix. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comNell MinowDec 2, 2022
God will bless us, everyone, if the inevitable next "A Christmas Carol" is better than this one. Read full review
20
The GuardianLauren MechlingNov 29, 2022
If the underlying message is to be decent before it’s too late, then be nice to yourself and queue up the berserk and brilliant Muppets Christmas Carol, why don’t you? You only live once. Read full review
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