Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Matt G — 12 Jan 2014

You know a film's entertaining when you watch it on Christmas every year on a 24 hour loop.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Matt G on 12 Jan 2014.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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