Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2014/12/17/why-the-muppet-christmas-carol-feels-like-christmas/" target="_blank"><b>12/17/14: Why The Muppet Christmas Carol “Feels Like Christmas”</b></a>
Originally Posted By Bellella What I don't understand is why Those In Charge have taken it upon themselves to constantly release an incomplete version of this classic movie. I've seen many reviews online and they almost universally agree that the song "When Love Is Gone" is an essential element to the emotional core of the movie. We see the great Michael Caine as Scrooge do a complete character turnaround during this part. And it also helps the story make a little more sense. However, from what I've found out, the only edition of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" that has this song (besides the VHS version) is the 20th anniversary DVD edition. But the song is only on the fullscreen version (there's also a widescreen one) and in a very mediocre print. To me, it's not worth trying to find this DVD if we can't have the full product in a good quality. I have the VHS version with the full and complete movie, but VHS tapes and players won't last forever. And it's not as if it's so easy to convert a copy-protected VHS movie to DVD. Oh and don't mention looking for the film on Netflix. No use even trying. They cut it out of that one as well. This movie is one of the best, if not THE best, that the Muppet studios ever did. It has a lot of heart, something most of the other Muppet movies kind of lack. And it gets a lot of its heart because of that beautiful song. So if any of you in charge at Disney are reading this, cut out all this BS. Please re-release the FULL and COMPLETE version of "The Muppet Christmas Carol". And STOP trying to improve upon perfection. You've done more than enough damage.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Although there have been many versions of A Christmas Carol made (probably more than any other story), I think that this is one of the best ones. It manages to maintain the integrity of the original story, while also keeping the integrity of the characters playing it, and capturing that warm holiday feeling That's strange that the full version is so though to find though
Originally Posted By basil fan Yeah, I haven't replaced my VHS either for that very reason. Glad to know that about the DVD, though I never watch fullscreen. Don't even know why they bother to include it. But at least the scene exists somewhere. Star Trek Poster Gallery <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/etc/gallery.html">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...ery.html</a>
Originally Posted By threeundertwo I have to agree with FerretAfros, this is one of the best versions of A Christmas Carol. Somehow I missed this on its first release and watched it for the first time this year. It's one of my absolute favorite Christmas movies now. Excellent review.
Originally Posted By u k fan I disagree that Muppet movies lack heart, but nevermind. As much as an unedited version would be great, I'll take season 4 of The Muppet Show first!!!
