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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

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

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... 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]

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

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, William Hickey, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki

Director: Jeremiah Chechik

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

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Release:

Nov 30, 1999

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English, French
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
 
 
 
 

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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.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
11/27/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Solid family fare with plenty of yocks.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment 1 Comment
11/27/07
Variety Staff
Variety Staff
Variety
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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.

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

No review available.

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

hilarious, a classic

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

No review available.

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

No review available.

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11/03/04
Mike McGranaghan
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Aisle Seat

No review available.

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05/11/04
Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Apollo Guide

No review available.

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

No review available.

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

The best of the four “Vacation” movies.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
01/05/04
Mark Robison
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal

The ultimate family holiday film, playing on both the heart strings and the horror to capture a genuine Christmas spirit.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
10/27/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

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

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
10/03/03
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

the last funny installment of the series

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
09/26/03
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

No review available.

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

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
Shawn Bowers
Kansas City Star

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

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

No review available.

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

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.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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There never, ever should've been more than one of these movies.

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01/09/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times
 
 
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