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I Watch This Version of 'A Christmas Carol' Every Year, Here's Why
MovieWebStory by Conor McShane
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Forgotten musical take on Dickens' yuletide tale gets its due, with a passionate fan ready to convert the masses
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- This adaptation has a stellar cast, including a young Keira Knightley in her breakout role as a feisty Ghost of Christmas Present
- The film's soaring score by composer John Debney is a magical blend of traditional carols and original tunes that'll have you humming for days
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Charles Dickens, Keira Knightley, John Debney, A Christmas Carol