My award goes to Albert Finney who exhibits more awareness and self-judgement in the moment, particularly with the Ghosts of Past and Present. It makes his story arc more believable.

So my Best Scrooge trophy goes to Albert Finney for 1970's "Scrooge" #ChristmasCarol 4/4

But I'm also quite fond of the Guy Piece rendition as the OCD type with dark pleasure for things other than money (alarming, but still human). He exhibits more grief and sorrow when he awakens, which fits the darker version well. But I have to say... 3/4

That's where Finney does a better job. He's more apologetic, more into finding joy like a true awakened soul. It would have been better if the '70 showed more interaction with Fred on Christmas, it would have cemented the emotion. 2/4

That's a good move for Donovan. Don't hate me, but I feel that he isn't the guy the Union need.

Tarantino is entirely creepy. The foot fetish he jams into his films is only scratching the surface. Fuck that guy. Lillard is awesome!

Second that. Lillard is incredible.

While this version breaks from many the traditional narrative, it wins out with Stewart's acting, set design and some great camera work. It features many real world shots outside the studio that only adds to the quality. This one is worth a watch, though the '70 and '51 still rack above. 2/2

The '51 spent a lot more time in the past, far more than any other version. It does a lot to tell the story, but does a much better job explaining his redemption arc. Not true to the book, to be fair, but a better narrative all the same. That is why I cherish this version above all others. 4/4

Scrooge refuses to leave work early to visit his dying business partner, citing it as an inconvenience. He barely sees him alive. Marley already sees the error of his ways in his last words and tries to warn Scrooge to no avail. As current day Scrooge looks on, he is just now starting to get it 3/4

Scrooge has some regrets, obviously. But we later see how shrewd he is during a business meeting, also a scene unique to this version. It's a business takeover, and he shows little humanity this time, further descent into greed above all else. In yet another unique scene involving Marley's death 2/4

It's not a bad rendition. But just another 15 minutes longer - or two less vocal performances - and they could have visited his childhood at the boarding school, or Fred's flat. Fan could've made an appearance. The bones are there, but this one falls short.