Rotten
The fit between sentiment and satire is not always a comfortable one and the more dedicated fans of either the story or the Muppets may leave theaters dissatisfied.
Henry Sheehan, Hollywood Reporter
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992 · 1h 26m · G
Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Music
Directed by
Brian Henson
Overview
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Director and cast
- Brian Henson Director
- Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge
- Don Austen as Ghost of Christmas Present (performer)
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
- Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
- Jerry Nelson as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice)
- Ed Sanders as Young Scrooge (first)
- David Rudman as Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
- Theo Sanders Cast
- Jessica Fox Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
78%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Nothing can really diminish the late Jim Henson's irresistibly appealing characters.
Variety Staff, Variety
Rotten
This is the dullest and least successful adaptation of the Christmas chestnut I've ever seen.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Good fun.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Fresh
There's no great show of wit or tunefulness here, and the ingenious cross-generational touches are fairly rare. But there is a lively kiddie version of the Dickens tale, one that very young viewers ought to understand.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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