Instruct: Classify a given Amazon review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: Stewart gives the classic tale new life.

This, the latest version of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is superb. All of the actors put in a fine performance, the special effects are extremely well done, and the film makers did a fantastic job of re-creating the look of the era. But even with all this, the film would have been just another "pretty good" version were it not for Patrick Stewart. Absolutely fantastic performance that elevates the film to the level of greatness. When it comes to acting, Patrick Stewart can do no wrong. I mean you could have two hours of him eating a salami sandwich and it would be oscar worthy. His portrayal of Scrooge is more complicated than just a cartoonish villian who sees the light. The opening scene with Marley's death shows he's got SOME good in him even before the spirits arrive. Trust me folks, this man has the range to play the captain of the Starship Enterprise to a role like this perfectly. Watch this one today.