The Definitive A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951): Starring Alastair Sim (1 Viewer)

[Osato]

I watched the film this past week. I actually feel like I didn’t watch it last year for some reason. Made sure to get it in this year though!!!

Any news on a UHd release? : )

 

[Brian Kidd]

I watched the film this past week. I actually feel like I didn’t watch it last year for some reason. Made sure to get it in this year though!!!

Any news on a UHd release? : )

I doubt it, since we can't seem to even get a great Blu-ray version because the folks with access to the best materials don't think there's enough market for it. Making a 4K transfer from an inferior source would be a waste. Then again, we've seen upscaled Blu-rays of things shot on NTSC video, so I suppose anything is possible, if not warranted.

 

[Tony Bensley]

I doubt it, since we can't seem to even get a great Blu-ray version because the folks with access to the best materials don't think there's enough market for it. Making a 4K transfer from an inferior source would be a waste. Then again, we've seen upscaled Blu-rays of things shot on NTSC video, so I suppose anything is possible, if not warranted.

Sad, but true. The 2011/2012 VCI Blu-ray releases remain the best in that format. Unless somebody at BFI wises up (A Blu-ray release would only get a handful of sales? Puhlease!), it'll likely remain that way!

 

[davidmatychuk]

Sad, but true. The 2011/2012 VCI Blu-ray releases remain the best in that format. Unless somebody at BFI wises up (A Blu-ray release would only get a handful of sales? Puhlease!), it'll likely remain that way!

A Criterion Blu-Ray of "A Christmas Carol" would be the best-selling Blu-Ray they ever released.

 

[Osato]

I have the 60th anniversary blu ray release.

 

[Tommy R]

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't watched this yet. I've owned it on Blu-ray for maybe 4-5 years but it always slips through the cracks. I'll have to make sure to watch it finally in the next 6 days.

 

[Tony Bensley]

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't watched this yet. I've owned it on Blu-ray for maybe 4-5 years but it always slips through the cracks. I'll have to make sure to watch it finally in the next 6 days.

I envy you, because you're in for a bountiful Christmas treat! Now, I cannot recommend highly enough your viewing of this before you dot another i!

CHEERS!

 

[Mike Frezon]

 

[Tommy R]

I finally watched it a few days ago. Of the few adaptations I had previously seen, the Muppet one was by far my favorite, but now I think this one is the best. It really lived up to Leonard Maltin's hype! I can't believe I let it sit on my shelf for half a decade without a watch. I'll definitely be watching it every year from now on!

 

[Osato]

I finally watched it a few days ago. Of the few adaptations I had previously seen, the Muppet one was by far my favorite, but now I think this one is the best. It really lived up to Leonard Maltin's hype! I can't believe I let it sit on my shelf for half a decade without a watch. I'll definitely be watching it every year from now on!

Watching the muppet one right now!!

 

[Mike Frezon]

but now I think this one is the best.

Another satisfied customer.

 

[davidmatychuk]

Tony Bensley and I are not the only Canadians who feel like we do about this movie:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/scrooge-ala...1MkjF-fkkKzxcQzH29E1nf81_GUQbMRHNWzm5BsSOKBb0

 

[Marvin]

On the 2011 edition, there's an extra 8 seconds of dialogue missing on the 5.1 surround sound track. This was rectified on the 2012 edition.

CHEERS!

I just watched the movie and noticed this for the first time. I guess I've always watched it in mono before. (The scene where he surprises Fred and his guests.)

 

[Tony Bensley]

Tony Bensley and I are not the only Canadians who feel like we do about this movie:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/scrooge-ala...1MkjF-fkkKzxcQzH29E1nf81_GUQbMRHNWzm5BsSOKBb0

Thank you very much for sharing this, David! It's also great knowing one of the players hasn't yet shed their earthly coil! A very well written article, save for the unfortunate typo regarding the year SCROOGED was released (Sorry, but it was 1988, not 1998!).

CHEERS!

P.S. Here's the listed airings for Canadian viewers: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/4724213/holiday-xmas-tv-schedule-2018-canada/amp/

Take note of the following: The incorrect 1965 year listing, and CTV 1 is airing A CHRISTMAS CAROL at 12:30 AM EST on the 25th, not 1:30 AM on the 24th. Other than that, no problem (That I'm aware of!)!

 

[Marvin]

Thank you very much for sharing this, David! It's also great knowing one of the players hasn't yet shed their earthly coil! A very well written article, save for the unfortunate typo regarding the year SCROOGED was released (Sorry, but it was 1988, not 1998!).

CHEERS!

According to IMDB, the boy sent to buy the prize turkey (David Hannaford) is alive. (David Hannaford plays the boy, not the turkey.)

 

[Tony Bensley]

According to IMDB, the boy sent to buy the prize turkey (David Hannaford) is alive. (David Hannaford plays the boy, not the turkey.)

Well, it would be pretty weird if the Turkey was still living, but perhaps not necessarily for the IMDB to list it as such!

CHEERS!

 

[Marvin]

Tony Bensley and I are not the only Canadians who feel like we do about this movie:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/scrooge-ala...1MkjF-fkkKzxcQzH29E1nf81_GUQbMRHNWzm5BsSOKBb0

It says Colin Fleming is writing a book on this film. I expect it to be released before a UHD version.

 

[aPhil]

According to IMDB, the boy sent to buy the prize turkey (David Hannaford) is alive. (David Hannaford plays the boy, not the turkey.)

Hopefully, we will move forward in the future and give Turkey's proper credit for their many contributions to filmmaking.

 

[Tommy R]

Another satisfied customer.

It's funny, I've always loved The Muppet Christmas Carol, but now I feel like I'm cheating on it by loving this one so much.

Hopefully, we will move forward in the future and give Turkey's proper credit for their many contributions to filmmaking.

Yes, let us never forget the wonderful performance of the turkey from Christmas Vacation.

 

[SAhmed]

Oscar for the role of Best Supporting Turkey in a major motion picture?

Regards,