Netflix produces a CG animated musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". It's apparently a remake of Scrooge (1970) although I've never heard of that one. This has a bit more of Ebenezer Scrooge's story. I like his failure with Isabel Fezziwig. Their breakup produces a pretty good song. I mostly like it because it advances the story. Their relationship adds a bit of tragedy to his life. On the other hand, I really don't like the dog which softens Scrooge too much. He could have a mean guard dog, but this dog is too nice. In many ways, this whole movie softens Scrooge too much. It's trying to justify his greed and his meanness.
As for the need for another version, there is rarely actual need to redo the classics. It doesn't mean that all the new versions need to be wipe off the face of the Earth. It does mean that the new ones have to be good to earn their place on the all-time list. This one is not going on that list.
As for the need for another version, there is rarely actual need to redo the classics. It doesn't mean that all the new versions need to be wipe off the face of the Earth. It does mean that the new ones have to be good to earn their place on the all-time list. This one is not going on that list.