hilarious, a classic
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08/26/05
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
61 %
Reviews Counted: 33 Fresh: 20 Rotten:13 Average Rating: 6.2/10
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)... [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
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Composer: Angelo Badalamenti
Producer: Tom Jacobson, John Hughes
Reviews
As always the visual gags are more prevalent then the verbal ones, and are lit up in neon so you can't miss them.
04/17/01
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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.
11/27/07
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Easily the funniest of the four Vacation movies. Just try keeping a straight face when the uncouth Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) is on screen.
10/09/05
The ultimate family holiday film, playing on both the heart strings and the horror to capture a genuine Christmas spirit.
10/27/03
...a roller-coaster ride of hilarity, poignancy, vulgarity, and just plain dumbness.
10/03/03
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).
08/29/03
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.
05/20/03
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