12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

I was so glad to see this film on the list that Jenna sent me when we discussed doing this 12 Days of Christmas project. I’m a huge fan of the Muppets but admittedly, I hadn’t seen The Muppet Christmas Carol since I was a child. This was actually the version of A Christmas Carol that taught me the story, and so for years I thought everyone else was just copying the Muppets!

If you’ve ever watched another Muppets film, you’ll know what to expect here. And if you haven’t, who are you, what are you doing here and please, go and watch one now! The legendary Alfred, sorry, Michael Caine plays Scrooge in this version, and the Muppets themselves replace the other characters. What makes this version so great is Gonzo plays Charles Dickens, and with Rizzo the Rat’s help, they tell the story to the audience, breaking the 4th wall.

There is something in this film for everyone to enjoy. Kids will love the Muppet characters telling such a classic tale, but I learnt while I watched this that adults will have just as much fun. There were so many jokes that would have gone straight over my head when I was younger, things like the family of rates that work in Scrooge’s finance department complaining about the cold ‘We’re freezing our assets off!’ as just one example. I may have laughed out loud at that. I love terrible jokes.

Of course, no Muppets film is complete without a host of catchy songs to sing along to. I had ‘One More Sleep Til Christmas’ stuck in my head instantly and I’ll spend the remaining days till Christmas singing it!

Ok so my opinion on this film will probably be met with shock, horror and annoyance...that will just be from Allie!!  I tried I really did BUT I do not like the Muppets, I did when I was a kid but now I don't find the films funny or entertaining but irritating and predictable.  I managed 20 minutes or so of this before I turned it off, therefore I won't score it as that seems mean but no no no this film is not for me Christmas or no Christmas!!

I don’t know if this will join my list of Christmas films that I watch without fail every year, but when the time comes, my children will be subjected to it for sure.

Top 10 Disney Songs (Allie)

If too much time passes between my list-making, I get a little nervous. I start to make a list of different lists that I should/could make. Behind the scenes here at Flick Chicks, not only do we have a list of lists, but I even took the time to re-arrange and colour code it. To stop my crazyness, I thought it was about time I just made another Top 10! Here you have, in order (obviously) my Top 10 Disney Songs...

10. Under the Sea, The Little Mermaid (1989)

I can't believe this film is as old as I am!

9. Just Can't Wait to be King, The Lion King (1994)

This was the first film I ever saw at the cinema, and probably the first song I knew all the words to.

8. A Whole New World, Aladdin (1992)

I have so much love for this film. This song still gives me goosebumps!

7. On My Way, Brother Bear (2003)

The film itself isn't a favourite of mine, but I love this song so much.

6. Stick to the Status Quo, High School Musical (2006)

Such a guilty pleasure, and I could have gone with any from this film!

5. The Bells of Notre Dame, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

This is another film I vividly remember seeing at the cinema, I remember crying an awful lot too! I was that kid that everyone felt sorry for in the screen.

4. Tale as Old as Time, Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Ahh, this song is so beautiful. I am seriously contemplating having it played at my wedding...

3. Man or Muppet, The Muppets (2011)

This song is perfect in every single way; I laughed till I cried in the cinema! Me and my other half do a fantastic duet of this in the car...

2. I've Got a Dream, Tangled (2010)

I could have picked any song from this film, which is probably my favourite Disney film at the moment! I know all the words, and put on the voices too...

1. Let it Go, Frozen (2013)

I'm sorry, you probably find this predictable but this song speaks to me on so many levels. Plus I can't think of any other song that I love to belt out in the car to work more than this!

It's only just occurred to me that Toy Story hasn't featured in my list, which upsets me! There are just so many songs to choose from. I'm thinking that a Top 10 Disney Films list needs to be done very soon, and Toy Story will rank highly on that one for me. I'll just add it to my list of lists...