The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017): A Film’s Depiction of Charles Dickens’ Internal Struggles and Family Life

2017’s The Man Who Invented Christmas was a rather tasteful story combined with mild yet professional, colorful cinematography. The acting of the performances was top notch in nearly every department, starring Dan Stevens (recognizable from his role as Beast in Beauty and the Beast) as Charles Dickens himself, “the man who invented Christmas.” Jonathan Pryce (Elizabeth’s father Weatherby Swanson in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) gives his take on John Dickens, Charles’ father.

Another notable and key role in The Man Who Invented Christmas is Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music) as Scrooge. Yet other noteworthy performances include those on the parts of actor Justin Edwards and actress Anna Murphy. This movie presented an intriguing depiction of a specific period in Dickens’ life, that of an artist who is threatened by poverty. He needs to make a living doing what he is passionate about.