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coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:07 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1067106/synopsis


Charles Dickens' timeless tale of an old miser who must face Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come, as they help to bring kindness to his otherwise cold heart. The Ghosts remind him of the man he used to be, the hard truth of what the world is today, and what will happen if he does not strive to be a better man. Set around Christmas, the most joyous day of the year, Scrooge realizes the sharp contrast of his own personality.

Jim Carrey plays four separate roles in this updated version of A Christmas Carol. Carrey portrays Scrooge, as well as the three ghosts (Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come). His dynamic character roles keep the four characters as diverse as being played by four actors.

Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future trilogy) has his chance to dabble in telling a story through the windows of time, as he directs the long-awaited remake.

its supposed to be shot like polar express was which i thought was pretty cool. i hope it turns out good
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:13 PM
Hmm, this could be interesting. Polar Express was okay but it was admittedly a little creepy looking with the faces. Hopefully they've worked out some of the kinks. I'm intrigued to see Jim Carrey in this.
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:16 PM
yeah polar express was good for what it was and i liked how tom hanks was numerous roles and i think i'll enjoy jim carrey doing this as well. also i'm kinda wondering how gary oldman's going to be tiny tim haha
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:20 PM
Ha. I didn't read that part. Kind of....weird. New role for Oldman, that's for sure. It's got Cary Elwes in it too!
drudo182
09/28/08, 10:22 PM
His animation in those films is kind of creepy. I'd rather just have a live-action version again.
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:24 PM
yeah i thought it was odd. but maybe its in a different setting like present time or something.... and i saw one of the writers from back to the future was writing it so i'm pretty excited for this. should be a great christmas movie
drudo182
09/28/08, 10:27 PM
That is so far away too....
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:27 PM
Yeah the kids especially. Just...creepy.
drudo182
09/28/08, 10:29 PM
Way too creepy
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:30 PM
That is so far away too....
yeah it kinda is...
Yeah the kids especially. Just...creepy.
yeah i admit the creepy factor was pretty high but i thought it was a cool way to shoot a movie regardless. they've probably improved everything and worked out the kinks like you said
drudo182
09/28/08, 10:32 PM
I was so bummed out by The Polar Express. I was very excited to see it and then I saw it and was bored out of my mind during it. Couldn't wait for that thing to end.
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:33 PM
http://jamesjustinharrell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/polar-express-eyes.jpg

A wee bit horrifying.
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:33 PM
I was so bummed out by The Polar Express. I was very excited to see it and then I saw it and was bored out of my mind during it. Couldn't wait for that thing to end.
really? hmmm well perhaps i should watch it again but i enjoyed it. it is a little slow in the beginning though
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:34 PM
yeah it kinda is...

yeah i admit the creepy factor was pretty high but i thought it was a cool way to shoot a movie regardless. they've probably improved everything and worked out the kinks like you said
I hope so....the ghost of Christmas Future is scary enough as is...
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:39 PM
I hope so....the ghost of Christmas Future is scary enough as is...
in the synopsis it says the ghost of "yet-to-come" so i think its going to be not so scary and very G rated
theguilt engine
09/28/08, 10:48 PM
i'll have to see a trailer to decide...
SkyHeldUpByStar
09/28/08, 10:49 PM
in the synopsis it says the ghost of "yet-to-come" so i think its going to be not so scary and very G rated
Well, as long as he's not, y'know....wacky. I'm fine if he's not so scary but I don't want him to be wacky.
coryatlarge
09/28/08, 10:55 PM
i'll have to see a trailer to decide...
after i saw jim carrey and gary oldman are in it so i'm going to see it.
Well, as long as he's not, y'know....wacky. I'm fine if he's not so scary but I don't want him to be wacky.
yes i agree. it should be true to the story but its still aimed towards little kids so a happy medium between those.