SCROOGED (Theatrical Release USA 1988)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

Scrooged—updated interpretation of Charles Dickens’ character Scrooge—accesses the talents of Bill Murray to tell its tale. The movie refreshingly entertains without falling dismally into redundancy. Watch for Robert Mitchum in this film. Great work for Richard Donner. This is a sophisticated Christmas watch that can be deeply enjoyed.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A power- and money-hungry executive must learn lessons about compassion and kindness.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Richard Donner for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Stephen J. Roth for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Frank Cross (Bill Murray), Claire Phillips (Karen Allen), Lew Hayward (John Forsythe), Brice Cummings (John Glover), Eliot Loudermilk (Bobcat Goldthwait), Ghost of Christmas Past (David Johansen), Ghost of Christmas Present (Carol Kane), Preston Rhinelander (Robert Mitchum), Calvin Cooley (Nicholas Phillips), and Herman (Michael Pollard).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is an entertainment product, that, if it was going to be a reference work for Christmas stories. It would easily earn its place in the home entertainment library.

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