Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Scott B — 06 Dec 2011

The quintessential Christmas film for any family. The innocence and comedy make this the greatest holiday film.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Scott B on 06 Dec 2011.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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