Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'

A Family Classic Filled With Laughs!

2008 • 76 min • Animation · Family

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Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, Kelly is reluctant to go to a Christmas Eve ball, so Barbie tells her the story of Eden Starling, a glamorous singing diva in the Victorian England and the owner of a theatre house. However, Eden is self-centered and loves only herself. She is frequently accompanied by her snooty cat, Chuzzlewit. She does not believe in Christmas and orders all her employees to work on Christmas.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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Barbie retells the classic tale of A Christmas Carol, starring as Eden Starling, a glamorous yet selfish opera singer in Victorian London. Eden, who despises Christmas, learns compassion and generosity through encounters with three spirits. It's a festive story about redemption and the true spirit of the holidays.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

The ghost sequences might be a bit intense for very young or sensitive viewers.
Eden Starling starts off quite selfish and dismissive of others.
Victorian-era settings and themes of poverty are present.

What it models well

Redemption and forgiveness
Generosity and empathy
The spirit of Christmas
The importance of kindness

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be truly happy?
How can we help others during the holidays?
Why is it important to apologize and make amends?

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