The Muppet Christmas Carol Movie Review 1992

Christmas classic features all the muppet favorites together and in Victorian garb. Storyline is more or less faithful to Dickens original, with pleasant special effects. Gonzo the Great as Dickens narrates the tale as Scrooge (Caine) takes his legendary Christmas Eve journey escorted by three (flannel) spirits. The Cratchits are led by Kermit and Miss Piggy. Directed by Brian Henson, Jim's son, the film is as heartwarming as the Cratchit's crackling fire, but doesn't quite achieve the former muppet magic. Also features some sappy songs by Williams, including "Love is Like a Heatwave" and "Island in the Sun."

Distribution

Movies Unlimited, 3015 Darnell Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154, Phone: (215)637-4444, Toll-free: 800-668-4344, Fax: (215)637-2350, Email: movies@moviesunlimited.com, URL: http://www.moviesunlimited.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 120 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Comedy, Christmas, Books to Film: Charles Dickens, The Muppets

Cast

Michael Caine

Cinematography

John Fenner

Director

Brian Henson

Music

Paul Williams, Miles Goodman

Other

Dave Goetz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz

Producer

Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Pictures