Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Michael C — 24 Dec 2012

5 words. You'll shoot your eye out. Best Christmas movie around. Read the book (In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash) too or you're selling yourself short.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Michael C on 24 Dec 2012.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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