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Dec 24, 2000 · "A Christmas Story" was released in the Christmas season of 1983, and did modest business at first (people don't often go to movies with specific holiday themes). It got warm reviews and two Genie Awards (the Canadian Oscars) for Bob Clark's direction and for the screenplay.
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging...
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Jan 1, 2020 · If you're as obsessed with them as we are, you've definitely seen 1983's A Christmas Story, which has consistently been rated one of the best Christmas movies of all time. To help you reflect on this timeless classic, we've compiled a list of a few reasons why it's the perfect Christmas movie, along with a few as to why it isn't.
A Christmas Story Reviews - Metacritic. 1983. TV-PG. American Broadcasting Company (ABC) 1 h 34 m. Summary This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker a 1940's nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present. (Warner Bros.) Comedy.
Reviews. A Christmas Story. Comedy. 94 minutes ‧ PG ‧ 1983. Roger Ebert. December 15, 1983. 2 min read. Of course. That's what I kept saying during " A Christmas Story," every time the movie came up with another one of its memories about growing up in the 1940s.
Parents need to know that A Christmas Story has become a perennial holiday favorite. Its 1940s setting offers an appealing sense of nostalgia for those who grew up in middle-class, Midwestern homes. And it really gets what a kid in that setting felt at Christmas -- main character Ralphie (Peter Billingsley)….
A Christmas Story is a 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on the 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters.
