Despite the title, this is Dickens's A Christmas Carol, faithfully rendered and extremely frightening, shot in 3D using the "performance capture" technique which transforms live actors into semi-animated figures. There are no inappropriate songs or additional sentimentality, and Jim Carrey plays Scrooge and the three Christmases in a variety of British accents. The production notes call him "a multi-faceted actor", which makes him just right for 3D.AnimationFamilyJim CarreyCharles DickensPhilip Frenchguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds