Blu-ray Review – The Passions of Carol

“A Christmas Carol” has been adapted time and again, remaining prime fodder for media interpretations since its debut 181 years ago. I’m sure author Charles Dickens would be pleased with the endurance of his work, but perhaps a bit surprised to see it transformed into an adult movie. 1975’s “The Passions of Carol” provides a loose interpretation of the original book, once again exploring the bitterness of Scrooge and the character’s long journey towards behavioral illumination. The fine details aren’t exactly correct in this version, but a general appreciation for Dickens’s message is here, along with plenty of stops for erotic happenings as director Shaun Costello (billed as “Amanda Barton”) attempts to create a Christmas story with a handful of actors, minimal budget for sets and costumes, and a New York City groove. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com