A dozen or so versions of the Dickens' classic have appeared onscreen since the 1938 Reginald Owen release. Mr. Magoo was the myopic Scrooge and even Bill Murray portrayed an Ebenezer-type in SCROOGED, but this Brian Henson rendition of the tale of redemption rises to the top of the list. Faithful to the original story, with a superb performance by Michael Caine as Scrooge, the film features all of the Muppet favorites in key roles, most notably with Kermit as Bob Cratchit and Miss Piggy as his feisty wife. Wit abounds here, especially in the clever lyrics to Paul Williams' songs and the narration by Gonzo the Great as Charles Dickens. Imbued with an energy and freshness never seen in this usually somber tale.