A Christmas Carol (2020)

In a transformative retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, 'A Christmas Carol' (2020) springs to life with a powerful blend of social commentary and artistic innovation. This is not your typical holiday tale. It peels back the layers of Dickens' classic, exposing the raw, gritty depictions of social inequality and the toxic allure of greed, while breathing fresh vitality into the lyrical prose of the original text. The film commences in the heart of Victorian England, as a family busily adorns their toy theatre for the annual performance of 'A Christmas Carol'. The tale unfurls under the seasoned narration of the family's grandmother, her voice weaving a tapestry of narrative that the children embellish with shifting scenery. Yet, as the tale progresses, we are swept into the vibrant imagination of one captivated child in the audience. The cardboard stage, once quaint and charming, undergoes a metamorphosis. It unfolds into a fantastical realm tinged with a captivating darkness, where the traditional boundaries between reality and fantasy dissolve, and the familiar tale takes on an unexpected, mesmerising twist. This radical animated interpretation of 'A Christmas Carol' is an immersive journey that begins with a simple Victorian performance, before plunging the viewers into an extraordinary otherworld of imagination. It's a darker, richer fantasy realm that pushes the boundaries of animation, showcasing the power of the human imagination and the timeless resonance of a story well told.

A Christmas Carol is an animation movie featuring Andy Serkis and directed by Jacqui Morris.

A Christmas Carol is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, Tubi TV and VUDU Free and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video.

It is also possible to buy A Christmas Carol on Amazon Video and Vudu.