“A Christmas Carol” on Blu Ray, is a Christmas classic. Telling the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, this classic dates back to the original story written by Charles Dickens. This story has been retold time and time again, offering a plethora of options when it comes to purchasing a copy. One of the most popular retellings of this famed tale is when George C. Scott provides a powerful performance as Scrooge. In fact, this version of the story won an Academy Award and was originally released in 1984. There are many buyers who also claim this version is one of the closest to the actual events and happenings in the original book.
There are other versions to consider, as well. Disney has produced several versions of “A Christmas Carol” on Blu Ray, including one staring famous funny-man Jim Carey. This is a more recent version, created and released in 2009, but still sticks closely to the original story and telling of Ebenezer Scrooge. There are also, what is said to be, “kid-friendly” versions of this story, which are “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” produced in 1992 that features Kermit, Ms. Piggy and the entire muppet gang, as well as “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” which was originally created in 1983 and now offered in a 30th Anniversary Special Edition.
If you decide to purchase “A Christmas Carol” on Blu Ray, it is essential to make sure you have the proper Blu Ray device to play it. A traditional DVD player will not play Blu Ray discs. There are a number of the versions of this specific movie that are sold in DVD/Blu Ray combo packs, allowing you to purchase both types of discs, at the same time, for a lower price. No Christmas movie collection is complete without your own copy of “A Christmas Carol” on Blu Ray.