Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is the arrogant cynical president running IBC TV network. He aims to bastardize the Christmas classics. He overworks his assistant Grace Cooley (Alfre Woodard) and fires Eliot Loudermilk (Bobcat Goldthwait) who questions his methods. Preston Rhinelander (Robert Mitchum) is his boss and Brice Cummings (John Glover) is after his job. He ignores his only brother James (John Murray) and rather be alone. He is reunited with his true love Claire Phillips (Karen Allen) after 15 years apart. He is visited by Ghost of Christmas Past (David Johansen), Ghost of Christmas Present (Carol Kane) and finally Ghost of Christmas Future.
Bill Murray is a modern Ebenezer Scrooge in this black comedy. It is dark and he is meaner than Ebenezer. It's not really a laugh fest unless you have a demented sense of humor. Murray is sarcastic and angry, and perfect for the role. Carol Kane is a great loud violent foil to him. She has some of the funniest scenes. It's a touching tale of redemption every bit as much as the classic.
Bill Murray is a modern Ebenezer Scrooge in this black comedy. It is dark and he is meaner than Ebenezer. It's not really a laugh fest unless you have a demented sense of humor. Murray is sarcastic and angry, and perfect for the role. Carol Kane is a great loud violent foil to him. She has some of the funniest scenes. It's a touching tale of redemption every bit as much as the classic.