Up front, I want to say that this movie is a disgrace to the wonderful season of Christmas. Yes, Scrooge is supposed to be shaken by his ho hum bug attitude toward his fellow man but this movie displays a wicked twist that would depress the most positive person. This showing of A Christmas Carol should be rated for adults who get their kicks from a weird world. I do not think it offers one thing for children with the exception of the last 5 minutes.