Nov 5th, 2009 - Philly
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As Ebenezer Scrooge (not to mention The Grinch), Jim Carrey aims to put a lump of coal in the Christmas stocking and a lump of emotion in the throat. That he fails is not for lack of effort.
In Disney's A Christmas Carol, Robert Zemeckis' visually immersive but emotionally uninvolving spectacle, Carrey's performance as the miserly misanthrope is lost amid effects more typically encountered in theme-park and video-game adventures. (P.S.: Is it just me, or does it also peeve you that the Mouse House claims proprietary rights on Dickens' title?)
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Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer
Nov 6th, 2009 - Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And judging by what's in theaters this holiday movie season, his name is George Clooney.
Disney's release...'A Christmas Carol' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
Nov 6th, 2009 - MTV
Look at ol' Ebenezer Scrooge - now that's a mug not even a mother could love.
Jim Carrey is no doubt a fan, though, because behind all that computer-generated animation is the comedian himself, done up in a performance-capture leotard...Holiday season kicks off with Disney's pricey 'Christmas Carol'
Nov 5th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
We just got past Halloween. Thanksgiving is still three weeks away. You know what that means. Christmas baby!
A long life in theaters and a strong performance overseas will be key to the picture's ultimate success...Disney Interactive Studios Starts a New Holiday Tradition with Disney’s A Christmas Carol Video Game
Nov 3rd, 2009 - GameZone
For the first time a new generationof fans will use a stylus and mic to guide Scrooge on a thrilling adventure andhelp him discover the true meaning of Christmas. Disney...
'Disney's A Christmas Carol' kicks off holiday movie season
Nov 3rd, 2009 - cleveland
John BramleyJim Carrey plays the miserly Scrooge and several other characters in the animated movie "Disney's A Christmas Carol."
"Disney's A Christmas Carol" is a fine film for families in need of a few hours of peace and joy during the holidays.



