Review of A Christmas Story (1983) by Caleb L — 19 Dec 2018

From the hilarious characters and relatable concept, to the clever writing and fun sight gags, A Christmas Story has something for everyone.

This review of A Christmas Story (1983) was written by Caleb L on 19 December 2018.

A Christmas Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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