This is the BEST Version! - Muppet Christmas Carol First Time Watching Reaction

[@childofbacchus]

Michael Caine said he did this as though he was acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company and not a bunch of puppets and it makes this version work *perfectly*.

[@thehouseofoverthinking]

@@childofbacchus He grounds it so well. Can't remember who said this, but they said he was told he could play around with the role a bit, then decided to "play it as serious as a car crash". Loved that.

[@jollyrayda]

youtube.com/@childofbacchus And Tim Curry in "Treasure Island" did the complete opposite and treated _himself_ like a Muppet - which is also an absolutely inspired performance 🙂

[@TheWindwall]

He did an amazing job

[@G0d_Ginrai]

*THEY WATCHED THE ONE WITH THE SONG! YES!* _(If you know, you know)_

[@Spottedfeather]

the crappy, depressing version with the not needed song ?

[@miriam8376]

​@@Spottedfeather Guessing you're a troll. The only people who don't like this song are soulless disney executives and people who don't understand character arcs and musical refrains.

[@ryandineen3655]

@@SpottedfeatherBah, humbug…

[@Kissy-ge4wk]

The movie needs this sad song about ‘losing love’ to make the final song about ‘finding love’ turn into finding it ‘again’ and finally healing. 19:03

[@lonniemuehlenbeck4450]

Thank god, thought I was paranoid for a while

[@RBernsCarter]

Describing the songs in this as just ‘passable’ is MADNESS. Some of the best Muppet songs in film

[@CalliopePony]

I listen to "One More Sleep 'Til Christmas" every Christmas Eve.

[@agentsculder2451]

The problem is that if you're judging them against Rainbow Connection and Being Green, it's a high bar.

[@formideimos]

Just watched it for the first time in years and I'd kind of have to agree... compared to Treasure Island anyway, which I've watched way more and imo basically every song in that one is way better.

[@nikkiwood2523]

Gonzo’s delivery of “and tiny Tim…who did not die!” is iconic.

[@HollywoodLito]

Agreed. But as a child, I asked myself, internally and silently, of course, “So he lived forever?!!!”

[@andrewtucker3943]

Actually from the book too.

[@aag2139]

appparently the editors were all worried about him, so he literally put "he did NOT die" in the book 😂

[@lary6420]

You know that the second they realized they can make the joke of Fozzywig, they greenlight the movie very fast.

[@thehouseofoverthinking]

YES it's the best Muppet film and YES it's the best Christmas film and YES Beaker makes everything hilarious. I want The Muppet Princess Bride.

[@AG-co5iu]

*... As you wish...*

[@sdaubs]

Scooter: "I am not left handed." "Mee-Mee-Meee Mee" Busen (aka man-in-black) switches his sword fighting hand

[@Avrilandosanders]

There's an episode of the Muppet Show where Kermit blows out a candle then turns to camera and goes "Think about it folks" Adam's reaction is justified

[@Debraka]

I want a Beauty and the Beast muppet movie where everyone but The Beast is a muppet, and he's considered to be so hideous because he's just a normal human. And when he changes back at the end, he turns into a muppet.

[@ladyesmeralda999]

YES!!!! Beauty and the Beast is already my favourite Disney film. This would be too much joy!!!!

[@LocalMaple]

People hate the live action remakes. But people love the muppets, despite their films being hit and miss. Their best films are definitely this and Treasure Island; and in both the lead actors treated the muppets as equals; Caine as fellow actors and Curry as a muppet himself. I can 100% see Disney making Muppet Remakes more successful than half their Live Action Remakes, and at a fraction of their budgets. But you need to find human leads who are willing to go all in as a serious actor or as a silly Muppet.

[@LockeDemosthenes2]

That's actually a pretty great idea. The best thing about the possibility of this is that Disney owns the rights to both the 1991 Beauty and the Beast and The Muppets, so they could even use the original songs. Also, that idea reminds me of that one Twilight Zone episode where the main character is considered horrendously ugly, but it's revealed at the end that she's actually beautiful and everyone else in the world has a pig head.

[@Michelle-s2z6l]

And turns into the really tall and furry puppet.

[@frannygreengables]

The cut song is one of the biggest tragedies because 1) it makes the ending reprise so much better and 2) Michael Cane KILLS this scene. It's the first big shift and it's magical.

[@gabriellafreund3793]

Micheal Caine told Brian Henson, "I'm going to play this like I'm with the Royal Shakespeare Company," and he fucking nailed it.

[@DiagonelleDAvignon]

The "frog" creature is an Inkspot and the creepy green guy at Fred's Christmas party is Wander Mcmooch. Both are creatures from Fraggle Rock, many of which show up as townsfolk in this movie. Songs are PASSABLE!? How DARE you! I am really enjoying Adam appreciating the puppet work. Some people don't realize that certain actions are hard to do with puppets and thus it's special when it happens.

[@vanessasperling]

Love Fraggle Rock characters showing up in non-Rock projects!

[@janegherardi]

When Michael Caine took the role, he said it would only work if he played it straight.

[@paulmcgarry4466]

Oh, I'm so happy about this. It's my favorite of all time. It's definitely the best version of A Christmas Carol!

[@chadtopia]

my friend worked on Muppet Treasure Island and was hit on by Miss Piggy at the lunch truck. He said it was a wonderful albeit surreal experience :)

[@babybear9443]

This has a special place in my heart. My sister is Autistic and she struggles to watch movies with other people. This is one of very very few exceptions. It's our Christmas Eve film. We all get to sit and enjoy a film together. It makes Christmas for me.

[@WybieLoonArts]

Huh, I'm Autistic too, and this is my Christmas Eve film too! Have a good one 😃

[@babybear9443]

​@@WybieLoonArtsyou too! 😊

[@Raquelgrl3271]

Muppet Count of Monte Cristo????? TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!

[@KarinaHunter]

And of course starring THEEE Count, from Sesame Street!

[@kathleenjackson3258]

I agree with Jay about Muppet Christmas Carol - best muppet film, best version of the Christmas Carol.

[@ghost_grrrrl]

Only a minute in and I have no notes. Jay is 100% correct on all takes. Best Muppet movie and best Christmas Carol adaptation.

[@dropkgirl7157]

Absolutely the best and arguably the most accurate adaptation

[@meg2102]

Literally the best Christmas movie ever! I watch it every Christmas and I'm do glad you both enjoyed it. This video really brought the spirit of the season ❤ Thanks Jay and Adam for this

[@coryholding232]

“ hey hey hey light the lamp not the rat, light the lamp not the rat!” Best line ever so good and yes I agree it is the best Christmas Carol movie of all time!

[@darkphoenix6807]

“Your chains are the click bait we used” 🤣

[@procrastinator99]

I can't breath!

[@AG-co5iu]

IT IS THE BEST VERSION!!! The Narrator (Gonzo as "Charles Dickens") has so many ver batum lines from the text that this might be the closest any film adaptation is to the original story. Also, thanks. 🎄❤. -🍑

[@robertgronewold3326]

One fun fact about this film is that the clothing is EXTREMELY historically accurate. They even have Mrs. Cratchit wearing a dress and bonnet that is about 8 years out of date to show that she is poorer and behind the latest fashions.

[@Techno963]

Jay's absolutely going to cry at the Tiny Tim scene isn't he Edit: Yep, he's a wonderful man Also, please clip Adam's Nope reaction to the first ghost, that was glorious

[@robert_bbiii]

Best thing is Caine plays it straight. He doesn't treat them as puppets but characters. So it is magnificent

[@PhatGuSS]

Michael Caine's portrayal of scrooge is the best on the silver screen!! This movie is so well done!!

[@vegvisir9276]

one of my favourite Caine roles in this movie

[@hideflen]

The way I screamed when you said up front that you're watching the full version! YES.

[@InABroadwayStateOfMind]

This IS the best Christmas Carol movie. The absolute GOAT. 🎄👴🏻✨

[@Shax22132]

My favorite version of 'A Christmas Carol.' Michael Caine did a phenomenal job; he really sells Scrooge's change of heart, and he makes you believe the Muppets are real people.

[@mariaghiglieri78]

Absolutely the BEST version of A Christmas Carol and my favorite Christmas movie!!

[@pbfgames8782]

I have never clicked on a video of yours quicker than this. I have dropped everything haha

[@unxprienced9548]

I actually gasped when I saw the notification on Discord. One of the best Christmas movies, and certainly the best Christmas Carol.

[@MichaelPallada]

I've had this movie on tape back in the day. How did I not get, that it's not possible for a puppet to blow out a candle until I was 40? 😮😅

[@joet7449]

You guys should watch “Muppet Treasure Island” next.

[@patrickmcguire7896]

This was my first Christmas Carol and remains my favorite adaptation!

[@Eric_s_Channel]

I've seen it in theaters when it came out.. I had the VHS tape and now the DVD!! Great Reaction guys!! Meep Meep!!

[@groov3hero]

Love this movie! Gonzo and Rizzo are the comedy duo I didn't know I needed.

[@Noyes33]

I agree, and it is the best Christmas carol movie

[@katiebentley5921]

Versions of classic stories .. so like Wishbone but with The Muppets? Count me in!

[@Arcannabis]

This has, over time, become my canon version of Christmas Carol, It’s true wherever you find love it feels like Christmas ❤

[@grubinthe1st549]

Love that you two are doing more movie reactions! When 28 Years later comes out, you can do that too!

[@Rick-Rarick]

I love how it is Jacob and Robert (Bob) Marley. Not many catch that joke.

[@tjnguyen8546]

I gotta love Muppet Treasure Island more, but you are 100% correct that this is the best version of A Christmas Carol. Every part of it is wonderful

[@sparpie]

Best Muppet film, best Christmas film. 100%

[@Bamatreetopflyer]

Thank you guys. That was the perfect early Christmas present. Jay you aren’t alone. I think it is the BEST Christmas Carol movie and the BEST muppet movie as well.

[@allisonwoody24601]

Yay!!! I’m so excited for this! This IS the best version! ❤

[@XanosKnyghtshade]

Now I wanna see The Muppet To Kill a Mockingbird.

[@yermatedave4930]

With Sweetums as Boo Radley

[@cayanne3420]

I am still mad the cut Belle's song "The Love is Gone", it was so good, and the reprise at the end where they sing "The Love is Found" was nice as well, bookended very well. I wish i can watch that version on disney+, it sucks.

[@pReviewd]

You can, we watched that version on Disney plus.

[@cayanne3420]

@pReviewd Aww man! I haven't had disney plus in forever, that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@QueenBethJoy]

I love this movie so much. I agree it is the best Muppet and Christmas Carol movie. Although a close second is the Netflix "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol". If you haven't seen it yet you definitely should! I think Jay especially will love it

[@fjvarro]

This is one of my annual MUST watches. Now joined by Spirited as the 2nd version.

[@celineebeann]

Easily the best muppet movie AND the best adaptation of a christmas carol! Couldn’t agree more ❤

[@rndmpinkiepie64]

A lot of people agree that, even with the added comedy and muppets, this is the best Christmas Carol movie made. It still tells the story in a profound way with all the depth and darkness. Michael Caine treated the muppets as a normal actor and grounded his performance as if it were a serious movie. It's perfect

[@Purple32119]

I agree with Jay! This the best Christmas Carol adaptation ever!!!

[@ItsAce44]

Well I know what I’m gonna come back and watch on Christmas Eve, Thankyou!

[@Ardith50]

Favorite version of A Christmas Carol!

[@PrimRooks]

I've been waiting all day for this vid! Also, now knowing that Adam hasn't seen Muppets stuff in a while, I'd love for you guys to do a Muppet Treasure Island reaction sometime!

[@roboticd]

Muppet Treasure Island has got NOTHING on this.

[@allyliddiard7320]

The Third Ghost will SHOCK you! Reactors HATE this!

[@Sniper361984]

IMO This is the best version of the story.

[@glamourweaver]

“It’s Tom Bombadil!” Given that Tom’s whole thing is existing utterly in the given moment and expressing pure enjoyment of life without ulterior agenda… yeah the spirit of the Present actually fits quite well.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

You briefly mentioned something about Brian Henson performing Kermit. Brian never performed Kermit. Steve Whitmire took over as Kermit after he passed.

[@Karoline_g]

Okay re: your THOSE ARE REAL HANDS, apparently back in the original muppet show they just forgot to make hands for the chef for like a dozen episodes before they realized. It wasn’t a deliberate character choice. (After that? I can never remember if they kept that for some weird reason!🤦🏻‍♀️)

[@visualartsbyjr2464]

I’ve adored the Muppets since I was a kid in the 70s… for this movie I loved that Mr Caine played it straight amongst the chaos. Wishing you two, and your families, a great holiday season and survivable new year!

[@ladyanime100]

Among the many Christmas Carol versions there are, my top favorite is Mickey's Christmas Carol

[@Alexeya13]

I Love this movie. It's not Christmas without it. And also, I agree with Jay. This is the Best Muppet movie. it's also(in my opinion) one of the Best adaptations of 'A Christmas Carol'. I still can't believe they cut the song 'When Love is Gone'. That scene loses all the emotional impact without it. I semi-understand why they did, but they should have just shortened it, & not cut it out completely. So happy they finally put it back in.

[@alexkramerblogs]

Happy holidays, Peaches!

[@joshuacoldwater]

Definitely the best version! I know you are both on break, and you deserve it. Thank you for shining laughter and light in this crazy, but magical world. Happy holidays, and a very happy new year to both of you and your families. ❤

[@christajeanne1427]

Thank you for this. My favorite Christmas movie and a must-watch every year.

[@Ascendio_Aces]

My new favourite reactors are reacting to my favourite Christmas film. Santa brought my gift early 😭🎄

[@Haunter_Who88]

First comment- NO CHEESES FOR US MEECES!!

[@jigothypsaw]

It IS the best Christmas Carol and tied with best Muppet movie as a fellow Muppet enthusiast.

[@GladtoberanDOM]

Yes! Favourite Christmas movie and I agree with Jay too 1:06

[@michaeljeacock]

Next up, The Muppets of Frogs and Men. That's right, Fozzy, you will get to pet the rabbits...

[@cyberdragon451]

God, I can't unsee them as Beaker and Bunsen now.

[@Ascendio_Aces]

@cyberdragon451 When I first watched them I saw Timon and Pumba and haven't been able to shake the image

[@BiasFree]

This is my go to Christmas movie.

[@MykleyOrd-gb3ck]

This was the first Christmas Carol version that I ever watched, and because of that it’ll always have a special place in my heart.

[@soulrider64]

Jay's right on both counts.

[@Kingshadowac]

25:57 OMG Sliders mentioned.

[@xTaintedRedx]

Bean Bunny is the cutest 😭

[@sleeper-cassie]

25:15 - Jay: “Honestly, disappearing into sparkles… that’s how I hope I go.” Adam: *mental note: fire a Roman candle at Jay*

[@Geth-Who]

First Ghost: [appears] Adam: [face of Percy de Rolo getting out of Vex's bed and stepping in bear shit]

[@thomasbrantley5667]

This is my first time watching this channel. Beaker dude sounding just like Kermit is perfect

[@charlesallen2306]

Micheal Cain should have been nominated for an award for his depiction of Scrooge.

[@jaynahoffacker2557]

Absolutely the best Muppet movie AND best version of Christmas Carol. No contest.

[@elijahshells]

Kermit in this film, and until 2017 was Steve Whitmire. Not Brian Henson.

[@TinyKrisGaming]

i am so happy yall watched this. it is by far the best version of this story EVER MADE. EVER.

[@donotperceiveme570]

Unequivocally the best version! Glad you get to experience it!

[@SjSalvidge]

This is my favorite Christmas movie. This is so great in it’s simplicity of the story mixed with the humor of the Muppets.

[@timtroshak630]

This is 100% the best adaptation of a Christmas Carol

[@nickthedreamer4434]

Fun fact: the Muppets Christmas Carol was taken so seriously that it's also the closest adaptation to the book ever made. Having Gonzo be Charles Dickens narrating his own book allows this version to bring in descriptions and context that no other version has brought in.

[@captaincthegamemaster4428]

The one thing that sits at the back of my brain on this watchalong.. is the unfinished line said by Jay.... Where he said "Gaming the System! " THERE WAS NO BABY! WHERE IS THE BABY! ... I need a GAMING THE SYSTEM! -pause- BAAYBAAY!

[@HeatherVT8]

Have either of you seen Spirited? The 2022 Christmas Carol musical staring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. It’s actually a fantastic movie! Should check it out .

[@cheyennehacker4246]

Fully agree with everything Jay sais at the begining. Best Meppet movie. Best addaptation of A Christmas Carol ever put to film.

[@JackOiswatching]

I'm 1000% on board with Jaybird's assessment. Best Muppet movie, best Christmas Carol movie.

[@kevenpinder7025]

You havent lived until youve seen the Swedish Chef make poutine.

[@zooac2010]

Treasure Island is a close second.

[@joyanna9433]

This is THE best christmas movie of all time, and honestly one of my favorite films ever. Its SO wel done

[@flipxd]

You guys doing this movie is only further confirmation that you are my internet best friends. :P subbed til the day I die.

[@phanoto]

Omg grew up with this movie I’m so excited to see ur reaction