This was an excellent way to begin the Christmas Season. The animation /acting was superb. The 3D was beyond expectation and the story stayed true to the original tale. I am a Scrooge fan and love every old version and was prepared to be disappointed by a "souped up " edition;, but, instead, I was thrilled. I would pay to see it again. NOT for young children, though. A little too realistic in the scary parts.