"The Man Who Invented Christmas" (movie critique)

THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
movie poster

The Movie Mavens have been out and about seeing movies but The Travelling Toe is way behind on critiquing the movies we have seen.  So today Dear Readers, we shall consider the new movie "The Man Who Invented Christmas".

The is the story of Charles Dickens, who is faced with financial difficulties and desperately needs another mega hit.  He also finds out that his wife is pregnant again (it is always amazing to see when the man reacts surprised to the news of a pregnancy as their wife didn't arrive to that predicament by herself!!!!)   On top of that his mother and wayward father come to stay for the holidays.  So Charles beings to spin a much needed story in his head and on paper.  But along the way the characters begin to come alive and won't leave him along till he tells their story.


Here is the synopsis from the internet:

Using real-life inspiration and a vivid imagination, author Charles Dickens brings Ebeneezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life in "A Christmas Carol," forever changing the holiday season into the celebration known today.

What makes the movie so entertaining is Dan Stevens, with those sprinkling blue eyes, plays Dickens. Additionally, Christopher Plummer is the rascal Scrooge and it fits him to a tee.  And of course the beautiful story of redemption of a lost soul at Christmas.

CAST:

 

Dan Stevens
Charles Dickens

Christopher Plummer
Ebeneezer Scrooge

Jonathan Pryce
Dickens Senior

The Travelling Toe gives this movie 1 middle toe up and 1 second toe up with your very own Ghost of Christmas Past (that way you can go find all your now vintage toys!).