My Summer Story
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Movie Reviews of My Summer Story
Movie Review: Prime Shepherd
Summary: 5 Stars
Anything involving Jean Shepherd has to be good, in my humble opinion. I did not know this film existed until I saw it on TV titled "It runs in the family" (why? I don't know). The reason "A Christmas Story" was such a hit is because it involved Christmas and it was seen by people that had never heard of Jean Shepherd and were pleasantly surprised to find out what a great writer and a practitioner of the lost art of storytelling he was. Those of us who listened to him on the radio knew that not only could he write but he was one of the funniest people going "off the cuff".
This film, as well as "Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss" (if you can find a copy), should be taken as an independent film. It would be nice if the same actors were used in all three films but the actors used in each film do a good job. If you treat each film independently you will find each one funny and enjoyable and in the laid back style of Shepherd's humor. There was nothing more enjoyable than listening to Shepherd tell these and all his other reminiscences, live on the radio. Even now when I read his books in my mind it is his voice speaking the words. The TV show "The Wonder Years" used the Shepherd style of first person narration as did the film "Lean On Me".
Shepherd was a one of kind personality and I am so glad that a lot of his audio is available and that he did the narration on these films and that even if only portions of his stories are used in the films they are well worth having to watch every so often and remember what good storytelling is like.
Movie Review: Another touch of the midwest by Jean Shepherd
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoyed "A Christmas Story", you'll love this story too. Different actors, same Jean Shepherd midwestern humor. Shepherd has a knack for telling the story of his childhood upbringing that is both nostalgic and humorous. Being a midwesterner myself, these stories are about as real as it can get.
Now if you can find it, try to also see "The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters." It too is a Jean Shepherd classic that you do not hear much about because it was made for TV. If you can find it, get it. I was lucky enough to find it, and it is as much a holiday tradition for us (In this case Independence Day) as "A Christmas Story" is at Christmas time.
Thank you Jean Shepherd for bringing back our childhood with good humor and in good taste.
Movie Review: Loved It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love both movies A Christmas Story & My Summer Story. Being born & raised in Cedar Lake, IN this movie brings back great childhood memories of me & my girlfriend growing up on Cedar Lake. We did ALOT of fishing & I was in total shock when I 1st seen that this movie was partially about Cedar Lake. I can't pick this movie apart like others, all I can say is it's a very fun, good hearted movie. I was a little disappointed to read that the filming was all actually done in Ohio, but other than that I love this movie!!!Movie Review: Equally as good as "A Christmas Story"
Summary: 5 Stars
Did you enjoy "A Christmas Story"? Then buy this movie! It's equally as warm, charming, and funny. It has several stories inside one movie and many memorable scenes. It'll have you laughing. My only point is they should have kept "Ralphie" as the same actor from "A Christmas Story", however the actor may have been too old to still play Ralphie, as this movie is newer.Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Well-I think all the other reviewers have already said it.....a great movie, and finally on DVD. Any Jean Shepherd fan will enjoy it as well as any Christmas Story fan. And did you know the movie 'Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss' is also a Jean Shepherd movie...a continuation of Ralphies Life in his teenage years. Now-when will that one be out on DVD??