Eric Stevenson I think there was some other sequel to "A Christmas Story" but this is the only one with a "2" in the title so I'll just review this. Well, this is the end of Christmas Month. I couldn't find enough Christmas movies for the full month. I'll start next with Book Month! Anyway, this film is bad because it lacks all the heart of the original. The premise just doesn't work as Ralphie was so charming as a little kid.It doesn't have nearly the sense of timelessness as the original. The characters in this are just plain annoying. I especially hate Ralphie's friends because they're so dumb. These guys do such incompetent things on their jobs like putting one's mouth through a tube for no reason other than to reference the first movie. I personally didn't find it as bad as "The Sandlot 2" but it's still devoid of sense, especially with how this family somehow affords a car at the end. *1/2

Eddie Cantillo A Christmas Story 2(2012) Starring:Daniel Stern, Braeden Lemasters, Stacey Travis, Valin Shinyei, Gerard Plunkett, and David Michael Paul Directed By:Brian Levant Review Why the hell have we been trying to kill A Christmas Story the past ten years? Remember when it use to be that tiny little film that not too many people knew about but then you kind of shared it in the hopes it would get more attention, and then it somehow ridiculously backfired to the point where it gets too much freaking attention on the holiday season. I suppose in many respcts this expected but my God they market it in the most obnoxious way. Their's never a sense that the advertisers are doing this because they like the movie, its obvious their doing it because its popular and they'll make a quick buck. And Now comes A Christmas Story 2 where our main character Ralphie, is on a quest to get 85 dollars to pay for an automobile he wrecked. An automobile he desires to get for Christmas to impress a girl he has the hots for. The film is quite unnecessary, I mean their are so many things in this that just make anyone who's seen the first film think "Oh look they did/had that in the first movie remember aw man it's hitting the nostalgia factor this movie is good." But guess what it isn't. They may be some of you who enjoy the first movie I however didn't. But if you did for the love of God don't see this sequel it will screw with your brain why/how because it's stupid. If their is any credit I can give this film it's the actor Daniel Stern who plays Ralphie. He's the only good thing about this movie and the only reason you or I would keep watching. He captures the spirit of the original performer while still making it his own. It's usually hard for me to review a pile shitstain like this but I feel like I've left you with the basics of what you need to know so I'm giving A Christmas Story 2 a one out of five.

ironhorse_iv Although, director Bob Clark's 1983's A Christmas Story was first overlooked as a sleeper hit. It has since grown a positive critical reputation. This was all, due to television stations replay the flick, every holiday season. The plan work, and now, this film considered by some, as a holiday classic that families can and should enjoy watching together every holiday season. Sadly, the same cannot be said for this direct-to-DVD sequel. In my opinion, I really doubt, any television station would aired, this film. Nor, do I believe, that this movie has much rewatchability. If people say Christmas has gone commercial and lost its soul, this is the product to prove they're right. Not only is this film directed by Brian Levant, was very unnecessary and complete pointless film to an already over-commercialize first film. It's also wasn't nearly as funny as the original film. The stupid slapstick humor, such in the case, of a tongue being stuck on something, the endless childish day dreaming, and the over-mean Santa were mostly rehash jokes from the first movie; adding nothing really new. They were so watered down. Even the overused leg lamp joke is forced down our throats. It really comes out of nowhere. Unlike a warm tongue, and an ice-cold pole. This sequel taking place in 1946, seven years after the events of the first movie didn't stick with me. Based off, the film that in return is based from the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd. The film follows the story of a slight older, teenager, Ralphie Parker (Braeden Lemasters), whom hoping to get a little more than a BB gun, this Christmas. Hoping for a car of his own. Ralphie would do anything to put his hands on one, while also gaining, the attention of his class' prettiest and most popular girl Drucilla Gootrad (Tiera Skovbye). Can Ralphie find the money for such a thing or will this be, his first disappointing Christmas? Watch the movie to find out, if you want to! Without spoiling the movie, too much, the quality of this movie story is below average. The film is full of awful writing, full of unnecessary calls backs, narrative, and subplots that don't make much sense. Another problem with the writing, is how it turns, mostly likable characters from the first movie, into unlikable beings, this time around. A good example is the Old Man (Daniel Stern) who come across, as very shallow, bitter, and over-cartoony angry, because of 40 cents. I really don't get it, for a turkey lover; you would think that, he would spend 40 cents per pound for a turkey. Even if, the Old Man was too poor, to buy a turkey this year, how in the hell, was he able to gain, enough money for a car? It doesn't makes no sense. Daniel Stern cannot match the likable screen presence of Darren MacGavin from the first movie. Even, the main lead, is disturbing to watch. I really didn't like, Ralphie's perverted actions, throughout the film. It was a little too creepy. The lack of dialogue for him, was also a bit alarming. Despite that, Braden LeMasters does look the part and his adult voice over narrative, really does sound, like the same guy from the first movie. I can't say, the same for the others actors in this film. They look like, they step into the wrong movie. Visually, the movie's production is mostly a miss than a hit. I like, how the film tries hard to make it seems like its 1946 Indiana with its sepia tone, however, the CGI backdrop effects are a bit too jarring, not to notice. Overall: Like the 1994, TV movie sequel call, 'My Summer Story' (originally released as It Runs in the Family), this ultimately falls as far inferior follow up to the timeless original. I hate the fact that it was even made. This direction to video film isn't worth checking out, but if you find yourself, wanting more of the Christmas Story. Check out, author Jean Shepherd 'In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash' or Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories' for a good laugh. Even Shepherd others stories, like 1988's Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss, 1982' Other Disasters, 1985's The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski & 1976's The Phantom of the Open Hearth were a lot better than this film. In my opinion, just stay away from this monstrous film, at all cost. You will have a better holiday season, without it.

LisaDS A Christmas Story is one of my all-time favorite movies and this is a great sequel! I highly recommend this to anyone who loved the original and is nostalgic for a happy ending. It must have been very difficult for the actors to follow the steps of their "predecessors"... However, their acting is absolutely brilliant, natural; I was also surprisingly pleased by the actors looking and sounding so much like the actors in the original. I am usually perplexed at the idea of watching sequels made years after the original movie and with different actors, but this time I have had a very pleasant surprise. Way better than I thought it was going to be. Especially for a sequel made thirty years later! Well done! Definitely one of my Christmas favorites! I think a lot of people have been over critical of this movie. Many have even written bad reviews without even seeing it.