A Christmas Story Christmas
HBO Max | Release Date (Streaming): November 17, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
The A.V. ClubMatthew JacksonNov 16, 2022
The result is something that, while never reaching the ineffable magic of Clark’s film, ends up in solidly entertaining, if slightly disjointed, holiday territory. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperNov 15, 2022
If watching “A Christmas Story” is a part of your annual holiday ritual, you might want to make time to catch the sequel. It’ll make for a warm double helping of Christmas nostalgia. Read full review
71
Paste MagazineTara Bennett Nov 16, 2022
After fits and stops, this sequel finds its nostalgic sweet spot midway through and lands an ending that feels earned and honors the spirit of Shepherd and the characters of A Christmas Story. Read full review
70
Film ThreatJason DelgadoDec 1, 2022
Fans of A Christmas Story, and those simply in the mood for a holiday flick, will enjoy A Christmas Story Christmas for the light, nicely touching tale that it is in its own right, without the pressure of having to be as perfect as something as legendary as the leg lamp. Read full review
60
VarietyOwen GleibermanNov 16, 2022
A Christmas Story Christmas is like “A Christmas Story” with a softer center, but at least it doesn’t leave you feeling like you’ve had a glass of eggnog spiked with Long Island Iced Tea. Read full review
60
SlashfilmEthan AndertonNov 16, 2022
Unfortunately, no matter how hard A Christmas Story Christmas tries to replicate what audiences loved about the original, it can't help but feel overshadowed by the legacy of nostalgia that the 1983 classic inspires. Read full review
60
TheWrapAlonso DuraldeNov 16, 2022
While it spends perhaps too much of its running time either recreating or directly quoting moments from its 1983 predecessor, it still manages to land some new and original gags of its own. Read full review
58
IndieWireKate ErblandNov 16, 2022
It’s not a sequel; it’s a replica. And while that might bring some comfort and joy during the holiday season, wouldn’t you rather savor the real thing? Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayNov 29, 2022
Like its predecessor, it is enjoyably episodic, jumping from one comic vignette to another. Some of these connect, while others land with a thud. But so it goes with Christmas. Not every present is a winner. Read full review
30
The New York TimesCalum MarshNov 17, 2022
Mostly it made me want to watch the original, which, as always, remains well worth revisiting. Read full review
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