The Muppet Christmas Carol
Release Date December 11th 1992
Rated G
Running Time: 89 min.
Brian Henson (dir.)
Micheal Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge
The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens
Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit
Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit
Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim Cratchit
Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Review By John C.
Surprisingly this version of A Christmas Carol with a mostly Muppet cast, starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and narrated by Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat, is actually an excellent adaptation of the Dickens classic. Michael Caine is amazing as Scrooge, playing him in all seriousness, even though he is surround mostly by a non-human cast. While it would work as an introduction to the story for kids, (maybe eight and up), it sticks close to the book, so adults will not be disappointed, and might actually enjoy it more than kids. Through and through a Christmas classic, right up there with other classic adaptations of the book.
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