| | Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD (1 Customer Review)
| Category | Christmas Children's DVDs, Comedies Movies, Recommended Videos, Family Interaction, Christmas, Christmas/Chanukkah, Holidays, Classic Fight Scenes, Nostalgic, Toys | | Starring | Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Zack Ward, Jeff Gillen, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Yano Anaya, Tedde Moore, Ian Petrella | | Director | Bob Clark | | Composer | Paul J. Zaza, Carl Zittrer | | Costume Designer | Mary E. McLeod | | Director of Photography | Reginald Morris | | Editor | Stan Cole | | Narrator | Jean Shepard | | Producer | Bob Clark, Rene Dupont | | Production Designer | Reuben Freed | | Screenwriter | Bob Clark, Leigh Brown, Jean Shepherd | | Story | Jean Shepherd |
Yano Anaya, Colin Fox, Darren McGavin, Ian Petrella, Melinda Dillon, Peter Billingsley, R.D. Robb, and Scott Schwartz star in this holiday classic directed by Bob Clark. This collector's edition includes a 2 DVD edition with both full-screen and widescreen versions plus commentary, making of footage, Jean Shepherd audio readings, Red Ryder Rifle and Leg Lamp featurettes, and more, as well as a 50+ page recipe book with festive film photos, 5 cookie cutters inspired by the film, custom chef's apron designed especially for this collection, and charming cookie tin canister packaging. This vignette-laden, nostalgic view of Christmastime in 1940s Indiana follows nine-year-old Ralphie, who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas--and is waging an all-out campaign to convince his reluctant parents that the toy will be safe in his hands. By turns warped and winsome, the comedy follows Ralphie as he prepares for the big day with his rather idiosyncratic family. Based on the novel by humorist Jean Shepherd (who also narrates the film), A CHRISTMAS STORY gained popularity long after its theatrical run, through frequent holiday broadcasts that turned its schoolyard "triple-dog" dares, family neuroses, and childhood indignities into a Yuletide tradition. Color by Medallion.
Additional cast: Ian Petrella (Randy), R.D. Robb (Schwartz), and Tedde Moore (Miss Shields). Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition Reviews: "...A version of Christmas as it exists only in the imagination....Shepherd has always been best at evoking the texture of life as it used to be in his midwest childhood..."
-- Jagr., Variety "...There are many small but perfect moment in A CHRISTMAS STORY....There is a real knowledge of human nature beneath the comedy..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "...Think of it as IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE for post-Reagan generations as it morphs from cult to classic 20 years down the road..."
-- Alynda Wheat, Entertainment Weekly "...[A] modern-classic telling of Jean Shepard's '40s-based Midwest yarn..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition | List Price | $39.92 (You save $8.63) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 1984 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  33744  | | CD Universe Part number | 7715167 | | Catalog number | 1000038956 | | Discs | 4 | | Release Date | Nov 04, 2008 | | Rating | PG (MPAA) | | Running Time | 93 Minutes | | Additional Info | Full Frame; Widescreen; Anniversary Edition; With Book | | Movie Details | Color; Full Frame; Widescreen; Anniversary Edition; With Book; Ultimate Collector's Edition |
Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition Video Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  none
classic christmas
Submitted by robert.welcome (CT, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No A Yearly Christmas Story for my Family
Although we know the story backwards and forwards, watching this movie is part of our Christmas celebration every year. Knowing what is going to happen only increases our enjoyment.
Submitted by loriwyman (San Diego, CA, USA)
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This review is for a different format. My home town
Of course it's one of the greatest Christmas movies ever but, the first scene in the movie is downtwn Cleveland, Ohio, my home town. I'll never forget watching the Lionel trains in Higbee's department store window back in the forties and fifties. One of my best friend's Mother has a cameo in Higbee's which made it even more special.
Submitted by Reedbigdogs (Black Creek, WI)
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This review is for a different format.  christmas magic
this is a brilliant film, every year, the week before christmas my two daughters and i have mince pies and mugs of tea, we watch this together while i clean the brass ornaments, it has become a tradition which we always make time for
Submitted by scouse_angie2001 (southport, merseyside, united kingdom)
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The Best Family Movie for any time of the year
I have always loved Christmas movies\stories. One of my favorites even at my age is Christmas Story. It is such a movie to watch and to recapture your own childhood through the eyes of your own children. To watch the family struggle to understand the meaning of the real Christmas is such a joy to see, not only at Christmas but at any time of the year is a joy to me. I think personally that this film protrays the real meaning of the "Holiday Seasoning". Thanks for having it available on DVD. You will have my bussiness no matter where I am and I thank you.
Bobbie Stokes
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Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Widescreen -
1.78
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Readings - Jean Shepherd
Audio Commentary: Stars/Director
Featurette:
1. Red Ryder Rifle
2. Leg Lamp
3. Magical Making-of
Additional Products:
5 Cookie Cutters Inspired by the Film
50 Page Recipe Book with Festive Film Photos
Charming Cookie Tin Canister
Custom Chef's Apron
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