Bill Murray is a lonely, bitter TV executive who schedules a live version of Dicken's A Christmas Carol on Christmas eve. He is visited by three brutally honest ghosts who show him the true meaning of Christmas.
If you can't watch Sir Patrick Stewart in the classic-style enactment of the original A Christmas Carol, then this is an excellent substitute. I say watch both, but you may not have the time. Filled with slapstick comedy and Bill Murray's usual surreal improvised bits, this is an hilarious re-imagining of the classic with an upbeat ending.
For the knitters out there, it's not bad if you're struggling to get your knitted gifts finished before the big day. While there are some action sequences and tender moments that should be watched, there are some dialogue-heavy scenes that are helpful if you need to watch your hands while you work.
Plenty of laugh out loud moments, especially when Carole Kane makes her appearance as the ghost of Christmas Present. You may drop your needles for the action when Elliot takes a shotgun into the office, but otherwise this is an excellent film. The effects may be a bit dated, but the sentiment behind the story is real, and fitting with the holiday season.
It's on sale for black Friday at a steal of a price point. Yule love it.
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