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It Runs in the Family (1994)

It Runs in the Family (1994)
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My Summer Story is the video title for It Runs in the Family. Based on the writings of humorist/raconteur Jean Shepherd, the film was the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 "sleeper" A Christmas Story. Set in the 1940s, the story is told from the point-of-view of Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin), who watches in bemusement as "The Old Man" (Charles Grodin) carries on a long-running feud with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus family. Mary Steenburgen is cast as Ralphie's ditsy mom. Also appearing is yet another celebrity sibling, Christian Culkin. Jean Shepherd himself narrates, as he did in the earlier film, while the direction is in the hands of A Christmas Story's Bob Clark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, (more)
Director(s):
Bob Clark
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of It Runs in the Family

My Summer Story is the video title for It Runs in the Family. Based on the writings of humorist/raconteur Jean Shepherd, the film was the long-awaited sequel to the 1984 "sleeper" A Christmas Story. Set in the 1940s, the story is told from the point-of-view of Ralphie Parker (Kieran Culkin), who watches in bemusement as "The Old Man" (Charles Grodin) carries on a long-running feud with their hillbilly neighbors, the Bumpus family. Mary Steenburgen is cast as Ralphie's ditsy mom. Also appearing is yet another celebrity sibling, Christian Culkin. Jean Shepherd himself narrates, as he did in the earlier film, while the direction is in the hands of A Christmas Story's Bob Clark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
85 mins

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Director(s):
Bob Clark
Writer(s):
Leigh Brown, Bob Clark, Jean Shepherd
Producer(s):
Rene Dupont
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Suitable for Children)
Categories:
Family & Kids, Comedy
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    Donald R.

    A Christmas Story is one of my holiday season favorites. I usually end up watching it at least 2 or 3 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I guess my expectations were too high for the sequel. It was disappointing to me. What was up with Ralphie's glasses in this movie. He only wore them in a couple of scenes. Mary Steenburgen gave a good performance as the mother, but Charles Grodin over acted the part of the father. Barkley the Dog stole the movie as far as I was concerned. Summary: If you have nothing better to do, then give this one a watch but don't expect anything close to the original

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    Wayne B.

    OH brother - what a waste of time - I could not stay awake it was so terrible.

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    Bonny M.

    There was a few good moments in the movie (Mom throwing the gravy boat at the Cinema MC), but overall, it didn't have the action and humor that A Christmas Story has. I didn't laugh as much watching this movie.

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