Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Carl C — 18 Dec 2012

Anyone who gives this movie below 4.5 is no longer my friend.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Carl C on 18 Dec 2012.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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