... with beautiful animation, thought the style is probably not in every ones taste. But every frame is worth an artistic analysis, so much details are present. The timing and pacing could be a bit more rounded down, but it is very quick and only has 25 minutes where other version need at least an hour or two to present the whole story. But sadly the dub isn't too good I fear, the acting is a bit wooden at times and I wish it had some bigger names behind it to give Scrooge and the spirits their voices. It is fine for the most part, but it could be much better. Anyway, it it worth your time, and at least to watch it once, if not multiple times.

as letter from a good friend. as web of a fisherman. as drawing of a child. this short version was seed of a revolution. for its science to remember the Christmas deep beauty. for the honest way to present a well-known story. and for the grace of each line. so, each new watching is an event. out of definitions or nice words but really touching. its charm is special. because it is a form of remember. without great ambitions only to be a hello for the people in middle of little daily circles. sure, the implication of great actors is important. but theirs voices are part of game. because, like flavor of a flower or taste of a food from childhood, this film makes difference.

I was not aware of this 24-minute animated version of the Charles Dickens classic/Yuletide perennial but was obviously drawn to the film given Williams' stature in the field. Its biggest coup – that is, apart from the rigorous yet effective compression of the source material (thanks to extremely fast transitions between one scene and the next, characterized by admirably mobile tracking shots!), while maintaining the essence of the tale (abetted by the narration of Sir Michael Redgrave) – is to have Alastair Sim and Michael Hordern reprise their roles of Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley respectively from the definitive screen adaptation of 20 years previously!! Indeed, the whole seems to draw upon the 1951 SCROOGE above all: from the script, which it sometimes quotes verbatim, to the style of animation, deliberately evoking the remarkable detail of Dickensian London – not forgetting the superbly-realized fantasy sequences – which was that particular production's trump card! And, herein, lies perhaps this film's ultimate dilemma: while certainly not a perfunctory or redundant effort, one is not likely to forsake the earlier cinematic rendition because of it

How can someone buy this film. My husband and I have been trying for two years but we can't find it. Is there a copy out there available, if so what is the price? It is not at all a cartoon but an excellent piece of Victorian art. The drawings evoke the sketches used in Dickens own time. There are moments that are intense, certainly frightening for young children.The pacing causes one to feel as though Scooge has very little time left to mend his ways. The ghost of Christmas Present is much darker than in other versions. Ignorance and Want are included in a very effective and horrific manner. Marley's ghost is not to be missed.This is anything but Mr Magoo or Mickey Mouse Dickens. Please post info as to where it can be found.