We have been watching this movie every year after thanksgiving since before we had a child. When the child came along we continued watching it. we distracted her during the ghost of christmas future part for a few years and now she has no problems with it. (now age 7) only bad part is the very long song. good time to go the bathroom.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
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A gentle, fuzzy version of the Dickens classic.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, friendship, materialism
updated 11.04.09
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About The Muppet Christmas Carol
Parents need to know that the Ghost of Christmas Future is scarier than the others and may frighten more sensitive children. In one version of the future, Tiny Tim is projected to die. Scrooge has to confront his cruel behavior and learns life lessons because of it.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
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- Families can talk about whether Scrooge learned his lesson and how he saw the error of his ways. What did he miss out on by only caring about work and money instead of friends or family? How do you show the people in your life that you love them? Are you generous? How?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
so fantastic, you've got to see it! we see it every year!
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THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
A must see family Christmas movie
The only reason why I would suggest PG is because, as with all versions of the Christmas Carol, the scenes associated with the visits from the spirits may be scary for the younger children. Otherwise, this is one version of the Christmas Carol that our family enjoys year after year no matter how old we get.
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