My children loved the new animated version of this classic tale, which is now streaming on Netflix. I read that it’s an update of the 1970 musical starring Albert Finney, and I recognized several of the songs from this earlier version. One of the funniest sequences in this movie was the song “Thank You Very Much,” where Scrooge watches as characters celebrate his death. There was enough humor and heart to keep everyone engaged. My seven year old can be a tough critic when she doesn’t enjoy something, but she has already watched this one twice and picked it out for family movie night. I’m now planning to read the story together with my kids.
A Christmas Carol is one of my favorite stories. This new version may not replace your favorite version of Dickens’ classic, but it’s a fun contribution for the season that the whole family should enjoy.
Christopher Tuthill 