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6.8/10 • 1.6K

1988-11-221h 41m

FantasyComedyDrama

The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways.

Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.

Directors
Richard Donner
Writters
Mitch Glazer, Michael O'Donoghue
Editors
William Steinkamp

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bill Murray

    Bill Murray

    Francis Cross

  2. Karen Allen

    Karen Allen

    Claire Phillips

  3. John Forsythe

    John Forsythe

    Lew Hayward

  4. John Glover

    John Glover

    Bryce Cummings

  5. Bobcat Goldthwait

    Bobcat Goldthwait

    Eliot Loudermilk

  6. David Johansen

    David Johansen

    Ghost of Christmas Past

  7. Carol Kane

    Carol Kane

    Ghost of Christmas Present

  8. Robert Mitchum

    Robert Mitchum

    Preston Rhinelander

  9. Nicholas Phillips

    Nicholas Phillips

    Calvin Cooley

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John Chard

Dec 27, 2015

8/10

Put a little love in your heart. This is a perfect vehicle for Bill Murray, his brand of sarcastic and caustic delivery is nailed on perfect for Frank Cross, the modern day scrooge in this tale. I have often found him to be an acquired taste, I mean don't get me wrong here, I'm a big fan and can repeatedly watch his best offerings, but it's not hard to understand why his style is not universally loved. Scrooged is pure and simply the modern spin of the story we all have grown up with, that isn't to say that the film loses anything as regards Christmas spirit, because it doesn't, the message is still the same, and in this ever changing world of ours the core essence of the story is one the world should heed. This version is a blast, it's loud, it's brash, but boy is it damn funny, and I personally watch it every Christmas without fail. And yes, I watch it alongside the glorious Alistair Sim version, for although they are poles apart in class, they both entertain for very different reasons. Joining Murray in this festive romp is the delightful Karen Allen, while luminaries such as former New York Dolls front man David Johansen and Mr. Laconic himself, Robert Mitchum, add some weight to the cast list. It all works really rather well with the exception of Carol Kane's Ghost Of Christmas Present, where to me she comes off as being more annoying than funny, but that of course is a personal opinion and I know as fact that many others adore her energetic performance. With quips aplenty and of course with a simple heartfelt message at the core, Scrooged is truly a sharp and enjoyable film to be enjoyed at the festive period. Thanks boys, get the nurse! 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$32,000,000.00
Revenue
$60,300,000.00
Keywords
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