That was all I could think about. Is this better or worse than Gilbert Godfrey doing Shakespeare? It certainly wasn't as funny. This film incorporates some really sad acting. The narrator attempts to copy the original, but lacked the enthusiasm. They copied many lines from the first film and in a way, horribly recreated it.
The first film had universal appeal to both young and old. This one has much of the humor aimed at kids, yet in the first 5 minutes drops three "S.O.B." bombs. Later, Ralphie practices removing a bra from a mannequin. Ralphie (Braeden Lemasters) dreams of a convertible and a girl. The worse portrayal by far was by Daniel Stern as "The Old Man."
Perhaps if you are the type of person who has enjoyed all those "The Wizard of Oz" sequels you might find some enjoyment in this one. I thought it was sorry entertainment. The best part of this DVD was the trailer for the original story. Not worth watching for free, but not quite a reason to go to war with Canada where this "Genuine, Authentic, 100% American Christmas" was filmed.
The first film had universal appeal to both young and old. This one has much of the humor aimed at kids, yet in the first 5 minutes drops three "S.O.B." bombs. Later, Ralphie practices removing a bra from a mannequin. Ralphie (Braeden Lemasters) dreams of a convertible and a girl. The worse portrayal by far was by Daniel Stern as "The Old Man."
Perhaps if you are the type of person who has enjoyed all those "The Wizard of Oz" sequels you might find some enjoyment in this one. I thought it was sorry entertainment. The best part of this DVD was the trailer for the original story. Not worth watching for free, but not quite a reason to go to war with Canada where this "Genuine, Authentic, 100% American Christmas" was filmed.