Is ‘Spirited’ the modern era's version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ ? | Article
"Spirited": A Fresh Spin on a Holiday Classic If you think you’ve seen every possible version of A Christmas Carol , Apple TV+ has a musical surprise for you. Released in late 2022, Spirited stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds in a modern, meta-musical that flips the script on Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The Core Premise Spirited Movie
In this version, the focus shifts to the ghosts themselves. The (Will Ferrell) is nearing retirement and decides to take on an "unredeemable" case: Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds), a ruthless media consultant who specializes in creating social division. Instead of the ghosts teaching the human a lesson, Briggs begins to turn the tables, forcing the spirits to examine their own lives and motivations. Why It’s Worth a Watch Is ‘Spirited’ the modern era's version of ‘A