Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Steve D — 14 Jun 2014

Some of the stereotypes can get annoying, but A Christmas Story benefits from its yuletide cheer, nostalgia, and a natural performance from Peter Billingsley.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Steve D on 14 Jun 2014.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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