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Barbie in A Christmas Carol

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Barbie tells Kelly about a glamorous diva, named Eden, who wanted her employees to work on Christmas Day, until she was visited by three spirits.
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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 02/15/2019
6/10
I think it makes some interesting choices that were kind of cool and different. Go to Full Review
Nancy Davis Kho Common Sense Media 09/30/2010
3/5
Less authentic take; also less to scare younger kids. Go to Full Review
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Monty G @Montyginger Jan 1 Emotional, beautiful, fun and a must see. Barbie has it all See more LUNARIS 05/21/2024 One of the best a Christmas Carol Adaptions See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 12/06/2023 "Barbie in a Christmas Carol" swings between a yuletide hit and a disappointing snowball of missed opportunities. The animation's clunkiness is as distracting as a rogue tinsel strand, and the British accents—well, they're as awkward as an out-of-tune carol singer. Mattel might have skimped on the production budget, evident in the less-than-polished pet animations (Chuzzlewit the cat, oh my!). But amidst these flaws, the enchanting Christmas melodies sprinkle some genuine magic, wrapping you in the holiday spirit. However, the borrowed storyline from Dickens' classic feels more like a regifted present—familiar but lacking surprise. Even with a charming tale, Barbie's character fails to win hearts, leaving the festive cheer hanging like mistletoe without a kiss. Ultimately, it's a middling sleigh ride through the snowy lanes of entertainment. Enjoyable, yes, but mostly for unintentional giggles and cringeworthy moments, especially that toe-curling finale with the ghostly trio's carol rendition. See more Chynna B 11/21/2023 I loved how the film explained why the protagonist was the way she was. The film was very entertaining. See more 05/02/2019 This film really suck. See more 12/23/2013 My daughter loved it... See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Barbie tells Kelly about a glamorous diva, named Eden, who wanted her employees to work on Christmas Day, until she was visited by three spirits.
Director
William Lau
Producer
Anita Lee
Screenwriter
Elise Allen
Production Co
Rainmaker Entertainment, Mattel Entertainment
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 8, 2015
Runtime
1h 16m
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