 The following day, he gives Cratchit a raise and becomes a father figure to Tiny Tim, who escapes death.A changed man, Scrooge now treats everyone with kindness, generosity and compassion; he now embodies the spirit of Christmas.After making "The Polar Express" (2004), Robert Zemeckis stated that he "fell in love with digital cinema" and tried finding an avenue in order to use the format again.