“A Christmas Story” is a classic holiday film that is very funny and entertaining. This is the film that should be viewed by everyone, and can been seen on TV during Thanksgiving and Christmas time. In most families, this film is already a tradition to watch every year and that is because it has a wonderful plot, great characters and believable actors. This is the story of the average middle class family living in a small town in the 1940's. The film centers on the average family of a regular husband and wife relationship and two young boys. The eldest of the boys is named Ralphie who is the star of the film. The most cherished Ralphie’s dream is to have a perfect Christmas containing the perfect gift, a Red Ryder carbon action BB gun. This is all that Ralphie can think about day and night. When Ralphie has to write a Theme about what he wants for Christmas, his teacher replies to him `you'll shoot your eye out' which seems to be the only reply to him throughout the whole film. What makes this film so great is the ability to relate to Ralphie with his problems throughout the movie, such as wanting that one gift that everyone thinks that you're too young to have and are unable to get. The acting is very convincing and makes you think that this could even be you in the movie. There are some very hilarious parts in this film that also make it very good. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants some holiday laughs and some great family time together. I would rate this film a 9 out of ten because it's so memorable.

This is essentially a story about childhood and is very spot-on in regards to the yearning of children and the whole Christmas era - I've been watching it since I was a child and every Christmas when it comes on TV I watch it again. It's funny, poignant and totally memorable - it has some of the best scenes of all-time and although I know a few people who dislike it because it's a bit "weird" and "dark," most people I know love it. Worth watching every Christmas, forever!