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While Christmas Vacation may not be the most disciplined comedy, it's got enough laughs and good cheer to make for a solid seasonal treat.
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Sure, it's crude, episodic and half the jokes don't work, but 'Christmas Vacation' may be the only modern Christmas comedy which really stands up to repeat viewings. August 12, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Sure, it's crude, episodic and half the jokes don't work, but 'Christmas Vacation' may be the only modern Christmas comedy which really stands up to repeat viewings.
Time Out Staff
Chase's befuddled Dad remains a genuinely amusing creation, and the sight gags are impeccably timed. August 12, 2020 | Full Review…
Chase's befuddled Dad remains a genuinely amusing creation, and the sight gags are impeccably timed.
Steve Simels
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase's family Christmas tree is a little full with a lot of sap, much like this movie. But it's a big-hearted fullness and it's a smoothly stirred sap. December 2, 2014 | Full Review…
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase's family Christmas tree is a little full with a lot of sap, much like this movie. But it's a big-hearted fullness and it's a smoothly stirred sap.
Solid family fare with plenty of yocks. November 27, 2007 | Full Review…
Solid family fare with plenty of yocks.
Variety Staff
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. May 20, 2003 | Rating: 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.
Janet Maslin
As always the visual gags are more prevalent then the verbal ones, and are lit up in neon so you can't miss them. April 17, 2001 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…
As always the visual gags are more prevalent then the verbal ones, and are lit up in neon so you can't miss them.
Ali Barclay
I will laugh out loud every time I watch this...my favorite from the Vacation franchise... November 4, 2020 | Full Review…
I will laugh out loud every time I watch this...my favorite from the Vacation franchise...
Paul McGuire Grimes
Chevy Chase has some good moments, and those who enjoy his double-talk and pratfalls will find some redeeming value in this lukewarm movie. August 12, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Chevy Chase has some good moments, and those who enjoy his double-talk and pratfalls will find some redeeming value in this lukewarm movie.
Andy Davis
If it doesn't make you at least giggle, then you clearly don't understand the true meaning of the festive season. August 12, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
If it doesn't make you at least giggle, then you clearly don't understand the true meaning of the festive season.
William Thomas
It's silly in the extreme, and the only relief comes from Randy Quaid's performance as an obnoxious relative. August 12, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
It's silly in the extreme, and the only relief comes from Randy Quaid's performance as an obnoxious relative.
Jo Berry
Its nostalgic look at the season's chaotic brand of heightened emotions and frustrations is universal for anyone who's used to entertaining the extended family under one festive roof. August 12, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
Its nostalgic look at the season's chaotic brand of heightened emotions and frustrations is universal for anyone who's used to entertaining the extended family under one festive roof.
Jared Mobarak
Every comic turn is predictable-from the electrocuted cat to the Scrooge-ified ending. August 12, 2020 | Full Review…
Every comic turn is predictable-from the electrocuted cat to the Scrooge-ified ending.
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