The Brilliance of Muppet Christmas Carol

[@YungJunko]

Glad I was able to finally get this video to be viewable and on Christmas Eve of all days. Thank you all for continuing to watch and support my videos. I hope its made your holiday season just a little more entertaining if anything. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all, faithful viewers ❤🎄🎩🗑

[@TheJazzDalek]

The fact that you're dedicating this holiday season to Muppet retrospectives is only furthering my belief that you're one of the best content creators on this site. Merry Christmas Junko, keep going through 2024 ❤

[@MisterMemeDude]

7th like

[@Jakeinlivincolor]

Thank you Junko for this beautiful take on MCC. I hope you have a merry Christmas!

[@Dan89201]

Was waiting on this video since I saw the first muppet video

[@themrhiguy]

Enjoying the Muppet Junko series

[@AirRaidMasquerade]

My dad and I would watch this every year until he passed. Now I got a chance to show it to my own kids. It's truly timeless.

[@MisterMemeDude]

Wow, reading this comment hit different.

[@BloodyBraces]

This movie deserves every award imaginable simply for the line "no cheeses for us meeces"

[@GMMReviews]

More than just 'an extra song', the *"When Love Is Gone"* Scene, is arguably one of the most important scenes in the Movie, and should have never been cut. In the original she just leaves Scrooge, and when Rizo cries, it's like I get it, it's supposed to be sad, but I don't feel it. What makes that scene so moving is Micheal Cain's heartbreaking performance in the duet with his lost love, echoing the words he remembers her singing to him, but the tragic memory of losing her is too much for him to finish. It's debatebly his best piece of acting in the Film. The main reason this was cut, was it was the only song in the Movie that didn't include any Muppets, the Studio thought kids would get bored, and while that may be true, it's also arguably the emotional centerpiece of the Movie. When I was a kid I remember *"The Love We Found"* being my favourite song in the FIlm, but it's also short, and feels thrown in at random at the end, and that's because *it's a reprise of "When Love is Gone".* Years ago Scrooge Lost his Love, but by seeing the Future, he learnt to Find Love in the Present. Simply put, this Movie is a masterpiece, and this song never should been cut.

[@SpikyEaredPichu96]

To add to this, from what I've heard and read, the original intent was to cut the song during theatrical showings and then put it back in for home releases; but around the time they started trying to clean up/restore the picture quality (possibly around the time of blu ray?), they couldn't find the cut section and so it was lost for a time. *Then* they found it again as they prepared to restore and release it for 4K/HD quality, and so they slipped it into the showing they'd prepared for the Hensons, who were so excited that they'd found the lost song.

[@candrian7]

@@SpikyEaredPichu96 I remember being really bloody confused when I watched it with a girlfriend on DVD and it was missing. It was on the VHS release and on any TV showing in the UK - the only format I'd ever seen - but not on the DVD.

[@redonred0924]

The BEST adaptation of this story, bar-none. And I will die on that hill. What you said about this movie not holding back on any of its darker aspects really goes to show how they didn't try to insult the audience's intelligence, regardless of age.

[@treetheoak8313]

Literally just saw this last night for the first time since I was a child. I. Got way too emotional seeing kermit trying hard to hide his pain of losing tiny tim describing how he got tim a beautiful plot where he can see the river.

[@knibscratch]

A splendid heart felt revue of the film,We felt we were making it for Jim as we worked on it even though he had left us a couple of years before, I was very happy to have worked on it back then and it gets more popular with each passing Christmas.

[@YungJunko]

Not only is it astounding to me that someone who worked on the film was able to find and watch my little review, but to also take the time to comment with words of praise. Sincerely a great honor, thank you! ❤ the passion and hard work you and the crew poured into this one shines through extravagantly

[@whiteswanlilly4119]

Thank you for working on this treasure! Your love shone though. I have watched this movie almost every year since it came out.

[@HerbCoswellBornAgain]

Still one of my favorites. Not only the best adaptation of Christmas Carol, but also probably the best Muppet movie in general.

[@olaudio8493]

One of the best Christmas films. Michael was the perfect Scrooge

[@uvaldopalomares8416]

No way. My girl fell asleep before we could watch this together. She was literally scouring your channel for this. Can’t wait for the morning. Thanks for the Christmas spirit!

[@Uutbusters]

you still have time man

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

Do you like Thanksgiving?

[@stupidrare5967]

Y’know I know these kinds of videos don’t particularly do the best, but I swear to you.. They’re so damn charming and fun!

[@thatonea-hole]

Also, being so endearing & filled with passion

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

Do you like Thanksgiving?

[@BugsyFoga]

Definitely one of the best Christmas carol adaptations out there.

[@motxmod]

3:17 It has often been said that the best Muppet works are the ones whose human stars treat their Muppet costars as real. It's part of why Sesame Street has lasted so long.

[@jbh8791]

The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island were all I cared about as a kid. Great memories

[@KlingonCaptain]

Yes, pretty much. We even bought "The Muppet Treasure Island Sing Along," which surprisingly had its own original plotline and songs!

[@jbh8791]

@KlingonCaptain I didn't even know the sing along existed

[@TeleporterDown]

I never understood why the song sang during the ghost of Christmas present hasn't become a holiday music staple. It's so good

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

Speaking of crying, thank you for not including Kermit's lines about Tiny Tim. Just thinking about it makes me choke up. It's Christmas in my country today, so Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[@bigchez2855]

What really makes this movie is the reverence it has for the source material. They play it all straight despite it's cast being made up of felt. In a way the colorful nature of the Muppets allowed them to play it true to Dickens without needing to worry about alienating younger audience members. I have no qualms calling this the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the craft by everyone involved is palpably passionate.

[@shortyduapp]

Whenever anyone asks my favorite Christmas movie this is it. I know it is often forgotten, but it holds such a special place in my heart

[@milkymoo3999]

Who wants a new YungJunko video at three in the morning?! OH BOY THREE AM!!!

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

How was your Thanksgiving?

[@that1badyoutuber117]

1:57 something tells me this wasn't scripted but it was funny and cute enough to keep in the film

[@AngelDame17]

I grabbed this a couple of years ago for Christmas movie watching- Michael Caine is the Scrooge of the Mellenials and doncha forget it :D

[@jimreaper666]

This film is a yearly tradition x

[@novelezra]

Honestly I'm only able to enjoy classic literature through the lens of a Muppets movie. It's a shame we never got The Muppet's To Kill a Mockingbird or The Muppet's Catcher in the Rye.

[@slaviclad9705]

That movie is so nostalgic to me, when i was little, my elderly babysitter would play it for me, even outside of christmas

[@Saiintniic]

Junko you’ve done it again, another certified hood classic!

[@peterrealar2.067]

TRULY one of the best movies that Disney has ever created. It just gets better with age.

[@SuperCaleb360]

Me and my dad always joked that the ghost of Christmas future is just scooter. Like he pops his little head out of the hood at the end haha.

[@FloppyFred]

I remember that i had the German Cassette Tape Version of this, and while there wasn´t any songs on this Version (probably to save Space), there actually were some wonderful Music playing in the Background. Mostly Christmas Music, but in Orchestra Style. Since then i searched for it which Orchestra was actually playing it, or even is there an Soundtrack for that. It seems they used a completely different Soundtrack for the Cassette Version. Sadly i never found anything to this after all. :(

[@jimmyrcg4966]

This series of reviews has really brightened up my December Merry Christmas Junko!

[@KyleRDent]

"Thank you for not shouting at me!" is my favourite line. I don't know why it tickles me so much.

[@standup109]

Because of you, this is now not only my favorite Christmas movie of all time, but one of my favorite movies period.

[@thebigguy270]

The ghost of Christmas Past looks like a child and an old person at the same time, just like the OG story. I respect the hell out of the makers for getting that part right.

[@Jakeinlivincolor]

After watching your vids for the past few weeks, along with gelping me remindle my love of vhs tapes, i had to not only subscribe here, but also donate to your Patreon. Glad to be member #069. Im truly honored YJ!

[@Ciryc_Kabur]

I've watched this with my family for most of my life on Christmas Eve, it's near and dear to my heart ❤️

[@Aterribletake]

The local theatre showed this last night, absolutely fantastic timing, and absolutely recommend on a big screen

[@nathanaele.7738]

my mom introduced me to this movie at the age of 7. just a few days later i got sick and had to stay at home for a week but i was fine enough to stay at home on my own. i would get up in the morning, say bye to my mom and then crawl in her bed and watch this movie every single morning of this week. no movie makes me as emotional as this one. it is my all time favorite movie and truly the best one i've ever seen.

[@Octo-Genius]

Absolutely my favorite Christmas movie, but also my favorite adaption of A Christmas Carol. Funny and still faithful to the original.

[@carterm.488]

I never knew how amazing this movie was up until a couple years ago.

[@jayrencemusic]

Just showed my gf this the other night. She didn't grow up with it but I did. It's so phenomenal

[@tommoiii]

my favourite new channel

[@ReddFourBirds]

I loved the Trilogy you made here Junko! Now, all we need is Muppets From Space. I know its a 1999 film, but I think it has a level of charm no Muppet film has come close to since.

[@allye9865]

I wore out my VHS tape of this because I watched it so much

[@tomsantos9448]

The video finally got past the copyright goblins. It's a Junko Christmas miracle

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

Merry Christmas. I love your videos and they've brought me so much joy this year.

[@YakkoWarnerTower]

It's still one of my totally fave Christmas movies of all time.

[@scootinand]

I had a really rough Christmas the one year, and when I got back home, I partook in the Devil's Lettuce and thought "oh, Muppet's Christmas Carol? I haven't seen that since I was a kid! This will be fun!" And it was fun. Right up until Kermit and Miss Piggy's son gets FUCKING MERC'D Watching Kermit lament over his son's death? Good God, man. That's rough.

[@Yellowfling]

This is what I subscribe for. Legendary upload timing thank you and merry christmas!

[@FormlessPizza]

Amazing video as always Mr. Junko! Merry Christmas!

[@m-tipp1697]

Oh god I've been so excited for this one ❤

[@snorlax42]

Merry Christmas, Junko! This series is so wonderful, love hearing your passion!

[@samuelshaw7730]

"Fozziwig and Mom's" is comedic GOLD

[@m3rkmusic]

Bruh love this vid

[@EvasiveOne]

Mas👏ter👏piece👏

[@AverageFreak13]

Me and my family went to see this as (I think) my first movie ever in Elm street theater I don’t remember much but this movie still holds a special place in my heart

[@BigRedBeard1985]

Your voice sounds a bit like Keanu Reeves from John Wick narrating an homage to the greatness of the Muppet Christmas Carol. It's an unexpected thing to find on the internet, but a welcome one. Your take is spot on and I wish you all the best in this New Year.

[@Spiderdoom-hg3iy]

Yungjunko on the muppets grindset

[@itdatmunch]

Yunk jungo saves chrismast

[@UnabridgedGamer]

Screw Disney - I'm glad you were able to get this through the copyright BS, Junko!

[@FatFiber8096]

I saw a live production of a Christmas carol and the ghost of Christmas yet to come was a little girl lit to where you couldn’t see her face

[@jjw9641]

I was 10 when this came out. It's about the first film.I remember being taken to see as a child. Along with the Lion King, this is one of two films I will never stop enjoying. (Honourable mention to Home Alone!)

[@aliendude5637]

On the real though, your videos are absolutely brilliant and never fail to put a dumb smile on my face. Looking forward to hearing you talk about more nostalgia vomit in the coming days (or weeks) Happy new years, Junko :-)

[@ThomasSpettel]

To me, each ghost projects an aura of their own. The ghost of the past gives an air of sadness and regret. The present gives out a feeling of happiness and joy. The future gives off the air of fear and dread.

[@therealSouljaMan]

The consistency is amazing .

[@itssilentinthestudio]

A video as good as its subject. All the best!

[@Tylerm05]

I heard that Michael Caine agreed to play Scrooge if he could act like he was in a Shakespeare play.

[@patrickmcguire7896]

This was the first version of Christmas Carol I ever saw

[@SuddenElephant]

I remember the Marley and Marley part scaring the shit out of me as a child, even the their wailing got to me, I still very much enjoyed the movie and everything said about this movie in the video is a perfect representation of how this movie truly is, they treat the source material with so much love and respect unlike the other adaptations of this (at least any kid media adaptations of it) It's an absolute recommendation for anyone who hasn't seen it, truly a classic

[@feeble_goblin3764]

Yes! you did the damn muppets christmas carol already

[@breakfasteyes7988]

One of my favorite Christmas specials!

[@moxxiepeppino]

What a perfect day to release one

[@flamewave64]

Plz collab with the channel Media Pastimes. You guys have similar vibes and I love to see what could come of it

[@abdelali9279]

Missed the opportunity to call it A Peaksmas Carol, but seriously the cinematography is amazing the lighting and all it really feels like a real cinema classic

[@Kittenfox_55]

This was the only Muppet Movie we had on VHS as a kid. Glad it was one of the best.

[@Pirategod23]

My favorite Christmas carol

[@AbrasiousProductions]

thanks for reminding me that I need to rewatch this touching film embodying the ebullient spirit of Christmas, Merry Christmas my friend and god bless you and all who read this❤✝

[@akshaytrayner1960]

This was always my favourite

[@CubeAtlantic]

i haven't watched that Muppets movie in yrs it was relaxin' as a kid :D

[@dreddlockz8364]

2 junko videos within 4 days? It certainly is christmas

[@intensityintencities2525]

I couldn't agree more I haven't watched this in years but I watched it the other day and I liked it I kind of wanted it to be longer but it's pretty good.

[@killingtimeonline]

The Junko christmas special! This Muppets marathon has been a great watch thanks JunkBoi

[@Oddballkane]

Apparently the Charles Dickens Foundation say this version is the most accurate one.

[@bigbangbot-SuperSqank]

This movie is indeed a masterpiece but I’d like to talk about the cut song “When Love is Gone”. It was mentioned passingly in the video and I haven’t seen anyone else in the comments being it up. First, the song is an absolute highlight in the soundtrack. The song is absolutely heartbreaking and it makes the whole breakup scene so much stronger. Without the song, the breakup scene might be sad on paper but it is relatively short and you don’t really have time to take it in. With the song however, that completely changes. The scene becomes the most heartbreaking and emotional scene in the entire movie by a mile and this is a movie filled with hard hitting emotional moments. The song is just so sad and when Scrooge starts singing along, holy heck, that ramps up the emotion to 11. When I watched the movie earlier today, the song absolutely broke me and I was in proper tears. It’s hard for me to describe just how powerful the song’s presence in the movie is, there is so much more to the importance of the song than I am mentioning. The fact that this movie was removed from the theatrical (it was removed because Jeffrey Katzenburg said no) was genuinely terrible. You still have a fantastic movie but without that song, the emotional core of the movie is significantly weaker. It is a pivotal song to the narrative but Disney just yeeted it out the movie. I grew up with the theatrical cut but having seen the original extended cut with the song, I can’t go back. If you have not seen the extended cut, do yourself a favour and watch it. It is thankfully more readily available now, being on Disney+. In the past, you had to track down the original VHS or Laserdisc version (I myself obtained a Laserdisc copy before the extended cut was on Disney+). But what I am ultimately saying is that “When Love Is Gone” takes this already fantastic movie and elevates it to new heights and any fan of the movie should see the full cut of the movie with the song if they haven’t already.

[@TalonKOfficial]

Great Video! Sure as hell hope Disney doesn't block it again...

[@fallensyndicate6288]

I'm so glad this finally made it through

[@FormalGibble]

Merry Christmas everyone! I had to watch this now just in case KZbin takes it down.

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

Agreed, this movie is fantastic.

[@TheFreakDownStreet]

The masterpiece! The muppet movie! Yes!

[@maldon3659]

I can't wait for the Muppet Treasure Island video

[@aliendude5637]

Bro never misses 🗣🗣🥶🥶💯💯🔥🔥🔥💀💀💀

[@austinmitchell2652]

I guess I need to track down a VHS of this one to keep around for the holiday season 😤

[@thatonea-hole]

*MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 TO EVERYONE FAR & NEAR!!!!*

[@cydragon2.099]

so far me and my brother enjoy the 3D version of a Christmas Carol 2009

[@gracekim1998]

Merry Christmas

[@elidragom]

this one is my fave so far♥️

[@ozharms]

Another Muppet performer who passed before the movie was made was Richard Hunt. He performed Scooter, Janice, Beaker, Sweetums, and more. He was openly gay and died due to complications of HIV. So even right after two of the main guys were gone, they still made one of the best Muppet movies of all time.

[@kevinlee7678]

Light the lamp, not the rat!

[@Sithedd]

I noticed some sonic unleashed holaska music during the video. Niceeee

[@VRChat_Degen]

You kick ass Junko!!!!!!

[@md-sl1io]

michael caine got a knighthood for this

[@colin-paul7147]

Ah yes, my favorite Christmas movie!