A Christmas Story Christmas

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never seen the original.

You're missing out.

+100

It came out in the 80s when I was in my teens and I loved my parents reminiscing about the 50s and some of their own stories, and the truth about some of it. I related to the window displays and mail order catalogs of toys that were abundant in the 70s. I remember circling the things I wanted.

It was (and is) a family classic. And the my sons and husband looked like Ralphie when they were little.

My dad has since passed away, but was a huge Xmas fanatic. I get nostalgic every time we watch it.

I was born in 1983 so I think I was too young for it. I love Christmas movies but somehow never saw this one.

Born in 1985 and watch every year that’s not an excuse

[Anonymous]

We never had cable so I never saw it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never seen the original.

You're missing out.

+100

It came out in the 80s when I was in my teens and I loved my parents reminiscing about the 50s and some of their own stories, and the truth about some of it. I related to the window displays and mail order catalogs of toys that were abundant in the 70s. I remember circling the things I wanted.

It was (and is) a family classic. And the my sons and husband looked like Ralphie when they were little.

My dad has since passed away, but was a huge Xmas fanatic. I get nostalgic every time we watch it.

I was born in 1983 so I think I was too young for it. I love Christmas movies but somehow never saw this one.

Born in 1985 and watch every year that’s not an excuse

Right? Such an odd response. PP loves Christmas movies but apparently hasn't seen any made before 1983. So no Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), or Miracle on 34th Street (1946 or maybe PP caught the 1994 remake?). What about Home Alone (1990) and Christmas Vacation (1989)? When was PP old enough to start watching Christmas movies that she apparently loves?

[Anonymous]

The best part of the original movie for me was the chinese restaurant scene near the end. mom character (M.D.) was so adorable - completely off the script and she couldn't stop laughing. i think director kept it in for that reason. such a sweet scene.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We never had cable so I never saw it.

It used to be on network TV. But also, they show it over and over from Thanksgiving until Christmas every year. It’s just baffling that someone could never have seen it. Ha ha! The old one is definitely better than the new one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We never had cable so I never saw it.

Did you have a VCR? We watched the video every year. I'm sure it was on dvd too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never seen the original.

You're missing out.

+100

It came out in the 80s when I was in my teens and I loved my parents reminiscing about the 50s and some of their own stories, and the truth about some of it. I related to the window displays and mail order catalogs of toys that were abundant in the 70s. I remember circling the things I wanted.

It was (and is) a family classic. And the my sons and husband looked like Ralphie when they were little.

My dad has since passed away, but was a huge Xmas fanatic. I get nostalgic every time we watch it.

I was born in 1983 so I think I was too young for it. I love Christmas movies but somehow never saw this one.

Next thing you will be telling us you’ve never seen A Charlie Brown Christmas as it was released in 1965.

[Anonymous]

I can't wait to watch this next weekend when the family is all together. I got dragged to the first movie when they showed it all college my freshman year. Everyone knew the movie and it was a little like attending a Rocky Horror Picture Show event. I was depressed at the time and it was sweet.

[Anonymous]

I watched it last night and thought it was cute, quirky, and sweet. Enjoyed it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never seen the original.

Stop everything and go watch it! I had a friend who just saw it a few years ago—so, like 25-30 years after everyone else. She said she suddenly “got” a whole bunch of cultural references and stuff people say that had been flying over her head for decades. The leg lamp, the bunny suit, “You’ll shoot your eye out!”, The Skut Farkus Affair…

[Anonymous]

The original is nice, light, and not overly serious or hard to follow. I’m sure you can find it on a network or streaming SOMEWHERE between now and Christmas and have it on in the background while you’re cleaning or folding laundry or whatever. It’s worth a watch!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The original is nice, light, and not overly serious or hard to follow. I’m sure you can find it on a network or streaming SOMEWHERE between now and Christmas and have it on in the background while you’re cleaning or folding laundry or whatever. It’s worth a watch!

What age for kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We never had cable so I never saw it.

Did you have a VCR? We watched the video every year. I'm sure it was on dvd too.

No we were poor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My parents love the original, but I really hate it. I've never understood why the father was 150 years old and the mother was 30. Having said that, I know a lot of people love the original so I'm glad the sequel is done well.

+1 I don't understand the appeal. And the new one was worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The original is nice, light, and not overly serious or hard to follow. I’m sure you can find it on a network or streaming SOMEWHERE between now and Christmas and have it on in the background while you’re cleaning or folding laundry or whatever. It’s worth a watch!

What age for kids?

Common Sense Media says 8 and up because of some swearing but I didn't even realize there was swearing in it (say it with me "Fuuuuuuuuuuudge. Only I didn't say fudge.") Apparently "son of a b****" is the offending phrase. My 7yo liked it last year.