Favorite moments?
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double_c — 14 years ago(December 06, 2011 09:25 AM)
There's a similar scene to the one above at the Cratchett's when Bob proposes the toast to Scrooge and Scrooge throws his hands up and tries again to get away, this time in shame. It's a great indication of how he's coming along.
My personal favorite scene is the one between Scrooge and Fred's wife. They are both so touching and the scene and I also completely enjoy how it's the scapegrace Tupper who knows just what to do to lighten the mood and make a happy scene of it.
Elvis is DEAD -
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vmacek@mindspring.com — 11 years ago(December 08, 2014 05:05 PM)
I was just thinking of that very scene at the Cratchett's! Nice character shading there where the Ghost of Christmas Present, the bringer of jollity, a smile on his face, stops Scrooge from turning away and makes him take his medicine.
Another of my favorite laughs - "Mrs. Dilber - I am
not mad!
[frizzes out his hair]even though I
look
it!"
Incidentally, I owe you for introducing me to the word 'scapegrace'. I shall try to be the embodiment of the word. -
jeff-134 — 14 years ago(December 12, 2011 01:57 PM)
Such a great filmone of the very best ever made. I agree with so much of what has been written, especially "Forgive me, Fan." It's such a key line, and so powerful. And I love the use of "Barbara Allen" as the link to Fan, and Scrooge's terrible loss.
I also like the scene where Scrooge sees what his lost love, Alice, does with her life: she's essentially a volunteer who helps the poor. Her theme music is also the very beautiful: "My Love's an Arbutus"
A good part of what makes this film so great, is the use of these old ballads in such key, emotional roles.
And, while I find Michael Horden as Marley's Ghost a bit "over the top," I still am very amused by his line: "I see it notwithstanding" in response to Scrooge waving his toothpick around to see if the ghost is really interacting with him.
I can't wait to see the film (presumably restored) on TCM tonight!
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Kizmet_9 — 14 years ago(December 22, 2011 04:53 PM)
I like the very beginning -
"Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail and this must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate."
I also love the scene between Marley and Scrooge when Marley says -
"I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it."
"Business! Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were all, my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!"
There is a certain eerie poignancy about these lines that I really love. -
jamesg2380 — 13 years ago(December 12, 2012 08:09 AM)
I always tear up at the scene when he sees fan and he opens his arms to hug her as she runs right through him to his younger self. Thats the first real emotion that we see from scrooge besides his anger and actions in the beginning of the movie among his business associates and the dismay, fear, and disbelief he expresses upon seeing marley's ghost and the ghost of christmas past. When he sees Fan we're suddenly reminded that his is human and has feelings like the rest of us and that one time he was capable of receiving love and giving love. Plus, as a person who has lost numerous loved ones, I would react the same way if I was able to go back and time and see my family members.
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joelcindyclark — 13 years ago(December 18, 2012 05:47 AM)
There are so many wonderful moments. Thank you all for listing them!
One subtle bit of acting that sums up Scrooge's redemption is right after he opens his window, but before the boy arrives. The church bells are ringing, and Scrooge looks all around and inhales the crisp air, smiling. He's taking in the joy of Christmas morning for the first time ever. That small moment always touches my heart.
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TwoThousandOneMark — 12 years ago(December 05, 2013 03:26 PM)
I've always loved the nighttime scenes in Scrooge's bedroom. It's not often that such a suspenseful movie can feel so enticing at the same time.
Marley's 1-1 with Scrooge is probably high on my list, as is the Ghost of Christmas Past & Present who interact within Scrooge's rooms.
I suppose I can chalk those choices up to the fact I've made the movie a midnight Christmas Eve ritual- those moments occurring at the same time & atmosphere as while I'm sitting there watching it. -
MammothPicturesReturns — 12 years ago(December 25, 2013 12:33 AM)
- When Tiny Tim sees all of the toys in the window. The longing in his little face gets to me. Then when the boat is sold, and his faces falls, I start to cry. Then when he sees the clown and his face lights up again, I smile. And I want to buy him every toy in that shop.
- When Mrs. Dilber says to Scrooge, "A guinea? What for? To keep me mouth shut?" I laugh every time she says that line. And then when she says, in an incredulous tone, "A Christmas present? For me?" I get teary eyed again.
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
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vmacek@mindspring.com — 9 years ago(December 03, 2016 06:32 AM)
I have a bad habit of replying to my own posts
Another favorite is in the visit to seven years previous where Scrooge is closing up shop, some hours after getting the news Marley is dying, and mutters to Cratchit "You'll want the whole day off tomorrow, I suppose?" He said the same thing at the beginning of the story, probably did every year for years - it's maybe the only Christmas tradition he keeps at the time.
In the same scene we see Cratchit quitting work, putting on his scarf and coat, just like at the beginning, but in a much more sober and contemplative spirit. -
TwoThousandOneMark — 9 years ago(December 06, 2016 12:31 PM)
Also - Scrooge standing euphorically on his head on the chair, with the chambermaid running out - one of the funniest bits in any movie ever.
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