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By Masorad ( (274) on 21 Dec 2008

Gee-whiz innocence has its way in this rather by-the-numbers Sturges offering…

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By Karl S (177) on 31 Aug 2008

An unfortunate title for such a great film…

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By Dan P (806) on 04 Aug 2008

This is an example of how films should be!!! Its funny, to the point, quick witted and highly influential…

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By Felix G (71) on 07 Apr 2008

When I see bloated movies running at ridiculous lengths (especially a lot of modern comedies), I can't help but think of this film, a perfect…

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By Nikolai E (229) on 16 Mar 2008

Even if it amounts to a scant hour and change, it's amazing how much material Sturges squeezes out of one simple plot idea without introducing…

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By Jeremiah L (151) on 10 Feb 2008

I just watched Christmas in July. Isn't it wonderful? Well, dog my cats! I should say it is…

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By Jason A (950) on 04 Feb 2008

A cute little film about one man trying to make it big with a coffee slogan…

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By Bob S (742) on 02 Jan 2008

The little comedy that could. A glowing Sturges gem. It's not the coffee, it's the bunk…

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By Craig K (128) on 01 Jan 2008

Film #2 from Preston Sturges -- as efficient as America itself…

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By Bryan M (443) on 26 Dec 2007

It's fun, but definitely not the best Sturges…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 13 Nov 2007

A mildly diverting programmer, Christmas in July lacks both the overall spontaneity and entertainment impress of Sturges' first picture…

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By Jacob F (737) on 16 Sep 2007

Great movie from a great director. sweet without being corny…

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By Nandi C (130) on 07 Sep 2007

This is a short little film, but once you leave it, you can't help but love it…

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By Private U (13,627) on 28 Aug 2007

An incredible gem of a film--tender without being schlocky... should be more films like it…

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By Christopher Null (908) for Filmcritic.com (3,164) on 21 Nov 2006

Tragically underseen, this Preston Sturges comedy is all of 68 minutes long (including the credits) and is a freakin' laugh riot from start to finish…

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By Bosley Crowther (448) for New York Times (5,786) on 28 Jan 2006

As a creator of rich and human comedy Mr. Sturges is closing fast on the heels of Frank Capra…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 21 Jan 2004

Charming, funny, too often overlooked Sturges classic…

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