From SlashFilm · Bill Bria · · 1m 10s
Johnny Depp's Ebenezer Changes Christmas Carol Story
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' alters 'A Christmas Carol' with moral justifications for Scrooge's behavior.
In brief
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' alters 'A Christmas Carol' with moral justifications for Scrooge's behavior. Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' adds moral justifications for Scrooge's behavior in 'A Christmas Carol' but fails to deliver the intended horror. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Ebenezer's Story Changes
The film 'Ebenezer' alters Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' with small but alarming changes to Scrooge's character.
“As [Depp's] Scrooge cuts someone down verbally or as he makes a financial point or withdraws, you do understand why he's doing it.”
Scrooge's Moral Justification
The film adds a prologue showing Scrooge and Jacob Marley's last day together, where Marley dies after Scrooge sees a beggar conning people.
New Villains in Story
Ebenezer reveals Scrooge's old boss Fezziwig was murdered by a beggar and shows Scrooge's nephew's inheritance is at risk from embezzlers.
Depp's Scrooge Lacks Depth
Johnny Depp's Scrooge rarely gets nasty, coming off as an irritable jerk instead of a man nearly lost his soul.
Why Changes Fail
The film's changes don't derail the story but Depp's performance prevents Scrooge from showing the necessary moral complexity.
Ebenezer's Release
Ebenezer is now in theaters after being released on November 13, 2026.
What to remember
Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' adds moral justifications for Scrooge's behavior in 'A Christmas Carol' but fails to deliver the intended horror.
