A Christmas Story
Cast
Melinda Dillon .... Mrs. Parker (Mother)
Darren McGavin .... Mr. Parker (The Old Man)
Peter Billingsley .... Ralph 'Ralphie' Parker
Ian Petrella .... Randy Parker
Scott Schwartz .... Flick
Directed by
Bob Clark
Rater #2 has description and review.
Rater #1
Has Not Seen Movie.
Rater #2
7/10. Amiable comedy about a kid (Peter Billingsley) in the 1930's who just
wants a BB gun for Christmas. It's really less a Christmas movie than
a throwback to childhood. Everyone remembers wanting that ONE
Christmas gift, having their mouth washed out with soap, etc. The
narration is perfect, it adds humor and gives us insight into young
Ralphie's mind. However, as much as everyone loves this movie, I just
didn't find it that funny. Sure, some of the situations were
humorous, but rarely did I laugh out loud. I think what really made
it odd for me was how close it hit to home but eventually went over-
the-top. Of course, I think that's what was being gone for: so
unrealistic it reminded us of our childhood, but it was just an odd
combonation. Overall, though, it is quite a good movie in its own
right.
Rated PG.
Running time: 94 minutes
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