Scrooge Showdown: The Movie Adaptation Rating System

Because part of the holiday fun is debating which A Christmas Carol movie version reigns supreme, Brian Nelson presents his totally biased (but passionately argued) Scrooge adaptation rating system. From George C. Scott’s haunting classic to Jim Carrey’s motion‑capture spectacle — and even the Muppets — this list ranks favorite adaptations, explains what works (or doesn’t), and celebrates why Dickens’ timeless tale still resonates no matter how it’s retold. Whether you agree or want to duke it out in the comments, this showdown brings holiday cheer and spirited opinions straight from the shop blog.