A Christmas Story is a 1983 comedy film based on Jean Shepherd's semi-fictional 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash. The Christmas classic was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and distributed by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. The movie was written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark and directed by Bob Clark.
The story is young Ralphie wants his ideal Christmas present, a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. However he's constantly denied. But Ralphie is determined to get his present. While doing so he has to dodge a schoolyard bully, annoying dogs from his neighbor, and other stuff along the way. Ralphie can only hope to make it till Christmas.
My Thoughts
One thing that's alright in the movie is adult Ralphie's narration. There are bits were it's entertaining and helps the story but other times it's kind of unnecessary. Like when it's Christmas day adult Ralphie says "It was Christmas morning". He says this as we can clearly see it.
Another thing I loved about the movie is it really does look like it takes place in the 1940s. And they don't make so obvious and blatant. They just give you that idea by clothing, the way vehicles look, and anything else that let's you know it's the 1940s.
The other aspect of A Christmas Story you'll enjoy is the comedic bits. There were a lot of funny moments in this film. My favorite and most likely everybody else's is Ralphie's daydreams. There so over the top that it's perfect. Mainly because yeah this is what a kid would think about certain things in life.
A Christmas Story also has great performances. The actors do such a good job playing their respected characters that there's no way you can replicate their performances. The best performance in my opinion is Darren McGavin as The Old Man. He was just perfect in the role.
The final thing I'll say about A Christmas Story is when re-watching it I never realized how much I loved these characters. Well besides Scut cause he's a bully but everyone else you'll like. Hell you'll even like The Old Man because even thought he's a little bit rough around the edges the film shows that he does have a heart.
A Christmas Story is definitely one of the many classic Christmas films out there. The movie looks like it is in the 1940s, there's a lot of funny moments, the performances are great, and you'll love the characters. The only thing I think that's still entertaining but should have been toned down is adult Ralphie's narration.
My final rating is Great
Well that's going to do it for this review. Unfortunately next time I'll be reviewing one of the most unnecessary sequels in the history of unnecessary sequels A Christmas Story 2. But until then enjoy getting ready for the holiday season.
State of The Project (Nov 8th - Dec 6th)
Nov 8th - What You Probably Didn't Know About Dr. Seuss
Nov 10th - The Grinch Review
Nov 15th - Change of Plans
Nov 19th - A Look Back at Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Nov 22nd - Ralph Breaks the Internet Review
Dec 3rd - Classic Film Night - A Christmas Story Review
Dec 6th - Cinematic Disasters - A Christmas Story 2
NOTE: IF ANYTHING CHANGES I WILL TELL YOU!
One thing that's alright in the movie is adult Ralphie's narration. There are bits were it's entertaining and helps the story but other times it's kind of unnecessary. Like when it's Christmas day adult Ralphie says "It was Christmas morning". He says this as we can clearly see it.
Another thing I loved about the movie is it really does look like it takes place in the 1940s. And they don't make so obvious and blatant. They just give you that idea by clothing, the way vehicles look, and anything else that let's you know it's the 1940s.
The other aspect of A Christmas Story you'll enjoy is the comedic bits. There were a lot of funny moments in this film. My favorite and most likely everybody else's is Ralphie's daydreams. There so over the top that it's perfect. Mainly because yeah this is what a kid would think about certain things in life.
A Christmas Story also has great performances. The actors do such a good job playing their respected characters that there's no way you can replicate their performances. The best performance in my opinion is Darren McGavin as The Old Man. He was just perfect in the role.
The final thing I'll say about A Christmas Story is when re-watching it I never realized how much I loved these characters. Well besides Scut cause he's a bully but everyone else you'll like. Hell you'll even like The Old Man because even thought he's a little bit rough around the edges the film shows that he does have a heart.
A Christmas Story is definitely one of the many classic Christmas films out there. The movie looks like it is in the 1940s, there's a lot of funny moments, the performances are great, and you'll love the characters. The only thing I think that's still entertaining but should have been toned down is adult Ralphie's narration.
My final rating is Great
Well that's going to do it for this review. Unfortunately next time I'll be reviewing one of the most unnecessary sequels in the history of unnecessary sequels A Christmas Story 2. But until then enjoy getting ready for the holiday season.
State of The Project (Nov 8th - Dec 6th)
Nov 8th - What You Probably Didn't Know About Dr. Seuss
Nov 10th - The Grinch Review
Nov 15th - Change of Plans
Nov 19th - A Look Back at Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Nov 22nd - Ralph Breaks the Internet Review
Dec 3rd - Classic Film Night - A Christmas Story Review
Dec 6th - Cinematic Disasters - A Christmas Story 2
NOTE: IF ANYTHING CHANGES I WILL TELL YOU!
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