Could be a cult classic
This gay and updated version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol could become a cult classic. But it also has a message for everyone. Just as gay people can appreciate the many straight versions of this famous tear-jerking tale, so people of all persuasions can enjoy Scrooge & Marley - if they abandon prejudice.
The movie was made for $100,000 in just 12 days, a great feat. I would have liked to have seen how much better it could have been with bigger bucks behind it. Fans will love it, maybe partly because of, rather than despite, its occasional student movie feel - watch out for when the Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the children beneath his robe. Despite its limitations, this production is funny and sweet and the story is so strong that I still had to wipe away a tear.
Part of the fun is guessing how our beloved characters and scenes will be given a gay and contemporary twist. I don't want too spoil too many surprises, but to give you a taster, Scrooge is gay with...
I pleasant surprise
I saw this movie on opening night and I left with a huge grin on my face and a great feeling of community. It was well done with some great special effects and the acting was superb! A gay twist to the classic Scrooge story was presented well. This is definitely a family movie and will leave you walking away with a warm heart and you will be glad that you saw it! A great way to start out the holiday season!
What a charmer!
I had no idea what to expect but this sounded clever so I gave it a shot. What a surprise! This movie is just delightful. In spite of the reasonable expectation of high camp it stears a steady course with genuine, sweet laughs and warm holiday cheer. It is a twist on a timeless classic told through a refreshingly new lens that reveals we are all a lot more alike than you might think. Utterly charming and sentimental. I cried real happy tears! Highly recommened. And the soundtrack is amazing...
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