Some of the finest film writing of all-time. Robb) iconic egging of Flick ( Scott Schwartz) to stick his tongue to the frozen flag pole to Sweed’s (director Bob Clark) conversation with the Old Man ( Darren McGavin), screenwriter Jean Shepherd wove a tale of unending laughs courtesy of these characters. Life is tricky that way and even though the tough parts Ralphie goes through are moderated by a halfway hopeful ending, this is no pat Hollywood all-turns-out-right-in-the-end denouement.Ĥ) The ancillary characters provide as much, if not more, humor than the main family.įrom the “ I like the Tin Man” kid ( David Svoboda) to Schwartz’ ( R.D. A Christmas Story shows that just because it’s a holiday, it doesn’t mean you aren’t going to get shit on.
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Instead, I will give you 5 reasons as to why A Christmas Story is the only Christmas movie you need to watch this holiday season as well as five fantastic alternate posters for the film.ĥ) The true depiction of the horrors of childhood showing that the holidays offer no exemption from bullshit.īullies, terrible gifts given by family members (see bunny suit below), punishment for swearing, cruel mall Santas and elves and broken glasses – all terrors of childhood and all are things our protagonist, Ralphie ( Peter Billingsley), unfortunately incurs or meets throughout the film. Seriously, if you had to hear Jimmy Stewart say Zuzu 98 times, you’d probably want to punch your grandma.
Is any other Christmas movie worthy of playing 12 consecutive times over a 24-hour period? I don’t think so. White Christmas? Do we really ever need to hear that song again? Bing Crosby is a badass and all, but… Elf is typical unfunny Will Ferrell ridiculousness. Mirac le on 34th Street is okay, but doesn’t stand the test of time. It’s a Wonderful Life…overrated fantasy nonsense.
Props and all to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – shitter’s full, friggin’ Christmas star and all of that – but really, is there movie that matches the wit, humor, and true portrayal of the American Christmas? Not a chance. I tried to put together a list of 5 great Christmas movies and couldn’t because who are we kidding? 5 great Christmas movies? There is only one Christmas movie out there of worth and that’s Bob Clark’s A Christmas Story.
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