Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Bradley W — 25 Dec 2011

A Christmas Carol is the single and most essential Christmas film ever, a film that will be the greatest Christmas classic until the end of time.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Bradley W on 25 Dec 2011.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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FRA-GEE-LAY! It must be Italian! It's a major award!! This is by FAR the best of the best of the classic Christmas movies…

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