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No review of this film is complete without mentioning the great work Melinda Dillon, and especially, Darren McGavin, bring to this. The joy the old man shows when Ralphie opens his Red Ryder is excellent.

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Yes, I am undone - so busy gushing, forgot to say. Darren and Melinda are the dogs bollocks as Mom and Dad!