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Movie critics combined give Christmas Story, A (1983) a score of 3.4194 out of 4
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eFilmCritic.com (Ryan Arthur)
I think I first saw this story in Fourth grade. I identified with it. I've seen it every year since then; I still identify. Ralphie is in a quandry. More than anything else in the world he wants a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas. No one understands him....read the complete Christmas Story, A (1983) review at eFilmCritic.com (Ryan Arthur)
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Movie Views (Ryan Cracknell)
Let's face it. Most kids love Christmas for the presents. As much as we'd like to make them believe that it's all about the giving, they prefer the toy fire truck or the Baby Wets Her Pants over watching Dad open up yet another striped tie or seeing Mom...read the complete Christmas Story, A (1983) review at Movie Views (Ryan Cracknell)
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Boxoffice Magazine
Set in that most all-American time and place -- 1940s Indiana -- "A Christmas Story" follows a simple thread -- the quest of nine-year-old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) to get the one gift that means anything -- a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot BB Air...read the complete Christmas Story, A (1983) review at Boxoffice Magazine
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by bfessler on May 06, 2009 Ogden, Utah
We watch this movie as a family, every year come Christmas time. Interestingly, it is set in the 1940s/50s, but the events, which happened during that setting seem to still happen now 60 years laters! We laugh about it, but most importantly connect to it. ...
by kenny on February 12, 2009 Layton, Utah
In my family this movie has taken the place of its a wonderful life, and is watched at least once in the season. Its funny and teaches life lessons such as never stick your tong to a frozen metal pole even if you are double dog dared. I highly recommend ...

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Overall Rating:
3.5153
Christmas Story, A (1983) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
3.4194
Christmas Story, A (1983) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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