Product ReviewsA Christmas Story (DVD, 1983)

Best Christmas Comedy Ever

A Christmas Story is a great comedy. Darren McGavin is the wonderfully eccentric father. Melinda Dillon plays his loving and understanding wife. But Peter Billingsley, whose portrayal of Ralphie, steals the show. Ralphie is dying for a Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. But everyone, even Santa Claus tells him he'll shoot his eye out. Everyone's childhood memories of the season all rolled up somewhere within this wonderful film.Read full review...

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Hilarious & Classic 🎄

I have been a huge fan of this film since I was a child. It's also special because the that's supposed to be taking place in Chicago is actually Cleveland. 😀 It's funny they call street Cleveland St to make up for it. The house Ralphie's family lives in is now a city landmark. The movie is excellent not just because it's so funny but that it shows you a glimpse of old-fashioned holiday tradition. Forget Computers & cell phones they didn't even have TV's yet. The cast could not of been better picked. The leg lamp , BB gun and pink bunny outfit will for ever a part of holiday entertainment. ☺Read full review...

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"A Christmas Story" is a joy to watch every year!

One of our favorite Christmas movies. Our older DVD was misplaced so I ordered this new sealed one as a replacement. We received it in a timely manner and added it to our Christmas DVD collection.

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Christmas Story

Classic movie and kid friendly. The whole family can enjoy it. Sentimental and funny. It's the only Christmas movie I truly enjoy. It takes me back in time.

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ONE OF MY #1 FAVORITE MOVIES!!

i am one of many who love this movie especially because darren mcgavin plays the dad. the movie is nostalgic as i can remember christmas shopping with my parents when i was a kid and left to see santa in the same kind of depatrment store. and so many more nostalgic things about this movie! well acted. the narrative is wonderful by the author jean shepherd. the movie is based upon his short stories some of which are found in his book IN GOD WE TRUST ALL OTHERS PAY CASH. and yes i'm one of those fans who watches the movie marathon every christmas eve. Read full review...

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"A Christmas Story I & II"

These DVDs, in particular the first make, are classic Christmas stories in their own right. I did feel the first one was the better of the two, the second one appeared more for older-aged children and adults. Glad to have them in my collection.Read full review...

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A Christmas Story (DVD, 2007)

This movie remains so fresh with each viewing, it is easy to forget that it is almost twenty years old. Told from Ralphie's viewpoint, these are the Christmas reminiscences of an adult whose pre-teen Christmas wish is a BB-gun that adults discouraged with the phrase "You'll shoot your eye out."
In his quest to convince his parents that he is old enough to have a BB-gun, young Ralphie hatches several plots, including writing the best "What I Want for Christmas" essay in his class, being leaving BB-gun ads in conspicuous places, and, as a last resort, asking Santa Claus. (Parents with young sons, beware: you may want to delay purchasing this film until you are ready to deal with a similar request.)

Told in episodic fashion, there are many vignettes which stand out: Ralphie wearing Aunt Martha's Christmas present, visiting Santa Claus and helping his father change a flat-tire come to mind immediately. Exaggerated acting, distorted camera angles, and day-dream sequences all enhance the child's viewpoint, but do not detract from the film's excellent portrayal of 1950's small-town Christmas ritual.

Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin have a tongue-in-cheek style as Ralphie's parents. Peter Billingsley has just the right pre-teen balance between adorable and obnoxious, and Ian Petrella is downright irritating as baby brother Randy. Among the smaller roles, Zack Ward is perfect as the clay-footed bully and Tedde Moore excellent as Ralphie's kind, but practical teacher. (Jean Shepherd, the author and narrator of the film makes a cameo appearance standing in line, waiting for Santa.)

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I am happy with my purchase. Yay now I can watch it once a yr Again. I still love my dvds. Sometimes streaming just doesn't give you everything. I'm h

I am happy with my purchase. Yay now I can watch it once a yr Again. I still love my dvds. Sometimes streaming just doesn't give you everything. I'm happy now

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A true Christmas classic.

Love Ralphy and the good old days story. Intertaining and comical.
You'll either love it or hate it. Why I don't understand. To me it's a keeper!
Bite the soap, listening to a kids radio program, sending away for a secret decoder, neighbors pesky dogs, etc. Read full review...

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Solid Christmas movie, fun to watch, and brings back memories.

A staple for the Christmas season, and even of interest anytime really. Brings back memories if viewer was a kid in the 1940s or thereabouts. Funny as well. Good cast performances.

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