National Lampoon's European Vacation

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TheFilmCritics @TheFilmCritics Aug 30 A European getaway becomes a comic obstacle course in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, with Chevy Chase once again proving himself the film’s secret weapon. His wonderfully oblivious Clark Griswold provides a dependable center, while Beverly D’Angelo adds warmth and the European setting supplies plenty of opportunities for cultural misunderstandings, slapstick and inspired silliness. The trouble is that the laughs are painfully uneven, with some gags feeling tossed in simply to fill the itinerary. Its episodic structure also keeps the story from building toward a satisfying payoff, making the sequel feel less focused and memorable than its predecessor. Easygoing and occasionally hilarious, it remains a pleasant enough trip—just one with too many forgettable stops along the way. See more S A @Moviepopcornjoy Aug 27 It’s not one of the best of the National Lampoons, but it had sone humorous scenes. I enjoyed it. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 19 National Lampoon’s European Vacation is a disappointing follow-up that has a few funny moments, but overall feels like a weak sequel to the original. The movie takes the Griswolds on a trip across Europe, yet the humor is much less sharp and the comedy often relies too heavily on silly misunderstandings and repeated gags. While Chevy Chase still brings some charm to Clark, the story never feels as fresh or inspired as it should. A lot of the jokes miss, and the film seems more interested in forcing chaos than building genuinely clever comedy. Some scenes are mildly entertaining, but they are not enough to make the movie stand out. Compared to the first film, this one feels more scattered and less memorable. Overall, it is a bit of an abysmal sequel with just enough laughs to keep it from being completely terrible. 4/10. See more Paul D. @MoroseMusician Mar 10 The actors hired to play Audrey and Rusty for this sequel detracted from what was already an ill-conceived and poorly executed sequel to the original movie, which itself wasn’t exactly masterful film making. There were age-inappropriateness issues in the screenplay involving both of the kids, which were intended to elicit laughter but which instead probably caused adults with teenaged children to cringe. See more Lionel H @Lionel.H Jan 6 I thought it was a really great movie, i give it 4 stars because some of the jokes weren't that funny. over all i really dont think it deserves 37%. See more Alex A. @TheKriticKid Dec 20 This a really good movie but it isn’t as good as the first vacation. I really recommend this movie👍 See more Read all reviews

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