A Christmas Carol (1997)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A painful spin on the classic.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Christmas Carol (1997)
Parents need to know that this is a poor version of the classic tale. The message -- that greed has its own price -- does come through, but barely. Don't be lured by the songs and the animation; there's much better material out there for young viewers. They may be compelled to watch it, but grade-school children will forget it soon after. These lackluster ghosts aren't likely to stir up any goosebumps.
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how this version stacks up agains other versions of Dickens' classic. Why does Scrooge change in the end?

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