this be an in name only sequel to a christmas story and originally entitle a summer story . ralphie narrate his family adventure during the summer when they move to a small hick town in the middle of nowhere . hilarity and unfortunately and do not ensue . the original worked because of it irreverent nature and honesty everyone could relate to it . this one be simply stupid and not very funny at all . charles grodin last movie no wonder . it one of his poor role . i felt sorry for him . mary steenburgen be give little to do and everything formulaic and and you have to wonder why they even bother . and i mean and come on a competition with spin top . sadly and it the best part of the movie .