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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

1989

Jeremiah Chechik

Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki ...

5.1

2,046

Comedy It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

	Media	Author	Review
		Janet Maslin The New York Times	"Fatigue is in the air (...) [It] is only a weary shadow of the original 'National Lampoon's Vacation'"
		William Thomas Empire	"If it doesn't make you at least giggle, then you clearly don't understand the true meaning of the festive season (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"[It] almost works (...) All of these actors do what they can, but the rhythm and pacing of the movie don't help them much (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Variety	"Solid family fare with plenty of yocks (...) For the most part, helmer Jeremiah Chechik makes an adept debut, injecting plenty of energy and spirit."
		Andy Davis Common Sense Media	"For those who enjoyed the original 'Vacation', this holiday edition offers virtually the same story and characters with more predictability and less help from the supporting cast"
		James Berardinelli ReelViews	"Guilty pleasure (...) The reason 'Christmas Vacation' works is that it takes situations that are familiar to most families and produces humor by exaggerating them to astounding lengths (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Joanna Berry Radio Times	"It's silly in the extreme (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"

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