Wholesome Christmas Treat

A Christmas Carol (1999)

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Hugh Grant Directed by: David Hugh Jones Rating: NR Genre: Drama Other

Review Hip-swingin' Patrick Swayze (under a mountain of cadaverous makeup) plays it "straight" for once as old Ebenezer Scrooge in this delightful remake of the Albert Finney classic. Nothing fancy here, just emaciated, big-eyed kiddies tearing at your heart-strings. Loveable tease Hugh Grant plays "Bob" Cratchit (hence the term "cratchity") as a dim-witted lug brought to tears by his son's whining. A thoroughly entertaining musical extravaganza in the best Hollywood tradition. NOTE: Did anybody else catch a glimpse of Tiny Tim? I couldn't find him anywhere, though I'm convinced that a ukelele-strumming chimneysweep would have been a delightful addition.