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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

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Reviews Counted: 33 Fresh: 20  Rotten:13 Average Rating: 6.2/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Synopsis: The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacation' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime--even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's (Chevy Chase)... The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacation' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime--even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's (Chevy Chase) redneck cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid). Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly holiday--if they can make it through. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, John Randolph, Diane Ladd

Director: Jeremiah Chechik
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Composer: Angelo Badalamenti
Producer: Tom Jacobson, John Hughes

DVD Info

Release:

Jun 10, 2009

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Anamorphic Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
  • Dolby Digital 1.0 - French
  • Subtitles - English SDH, English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Director & Cast
  • Trailer - Theatrical Trailer

Reviews

 
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4/5

hilarious, a classic

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08/26/05
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
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1/5

As always the visual gags are more prevalent then the verbal ones, and are lit up in neon so you can't miss them.

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04/17/01
Ali Barclay
BBC
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3/4

With enough sight gags to please slapstick fans and enough good-natured Christmas cheer to qualify as a good holiday film, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation should keep most viewers occupied and provide 97 minutes of goofy entertainment.

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11/27/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide
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Solid family fare with plenty of yocks.

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11/27/07
Variety Staff
Variety
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8/10

Easily the funniest of the four Vacation movies. Just try keeping a straight face when the uncouth Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) is on screen.

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10/09/05
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com
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3/5

No review available.

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08/29/05
Todd Jorgenson
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
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2/5

No review available.

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08/08/05
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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4/5

No review available.

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11/03/04
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
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2/5

No review available.

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05/11/04
Derek Smith
Apollo Guide
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3/5

No review available.

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03/19/04
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
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3/5

No review available.

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03/17/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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B+

The best of the four “Vacation” movies.

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01/05/04
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal
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The ultimate family holiday film, playing on both the heart strings and the horror to capture a genuine Christmas spirit.

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10/27/03
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views
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6/10

...a roller-coaster ride of hilarity, poignancy, vulgarity, and just plain dumbness.

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10/03/03
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com
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3.5/5

the last funny installment of the series

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09/26/03
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
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2/5

No review available.

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09/04/03
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
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4/5

Haven't watched it in awhile, but I remember it well and I remember enjoying it. One of the better Vacation movies (Vegas Vacation is still the best, though).

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08/29/03
Shawn Bowers
Kansas City Star
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4/5

Amusing Chase vehicle on its way to being a Xmas perennial.

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08/24/03
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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2/5

No review available.

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06/06/03
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
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2/5

The new film does little more than reintroduce these familiar characters (with new actors playing the children, who would otherwise be college age by now) and let them get on one another's nerves in earnest.

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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