
Ironic that, after all the millions of dollars spent on computer generated pizzaz, the best special effects come from two of the real life stars, serving up some real life acting.

I was perplexed this remake wasn’t hoisted into more theaters for the holiday season. After all, a Scrooge story is pretty much expected then. But, coming to us in the dead of winter, I can see why some may, despite their best intentions, fall for it. Because, for better or worse, this one feels like a big warm blanket.