National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Pros: I never thought I'd say something as simplistic as: It ends. It ends.
Cons: Not funny, poor acting, re-casting, lack of character, simplistic

The last few days, I've watched several movies and listened to several compact discs that are new to me. This usually brings me great joy because then I come to Epinions to write about them. And I'm not even phased by not getting my penny a view...

Pros: chevy chase is funny
Cons: yet the movie is boring

i watched this movie because it had chevy chase in it and i think he is pretty funny. it was all about a family celebrating christmas and they try to make a good thing out of a bad situation. compared to other comedies it was not all that good. certain...

Pros: funny
Cons: on the silly side

Chevy Chase is a comedic genius, so even his not so funny movies are a laugh riot. This one is a good example. There are some classic moments in this movie that make it a must see holiday flick.
Its one of the few movies I could sit down and watch...

Pros: return of Randy Quaid as the wacky cousin Eddie!
Cons: Not fond of actors chosen to play Griswald kids

I am a big fan of the National Lampoon Vacation Series. I have seen all four so far (the Original Vacation, European Vacation, Christmas Vacation, and Vegas Vacation!). I can't get enough of the Griswald family. It's always a non-stop laugh-fest! I...

Pros: Chevy Chase is always hilarious
Cons: there are some queasy areas in this film

Another of my husband's favorites...

The Griswold family is set to celebrate the holidays like never before, in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by John Hughes. Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)...

Pros: Absolutely wonderful movie! The best video quality released so far!
Cons: Pretty much no bonus features, nothing special done for the release

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has been a staple of my holiday movie viewing for years. I first watched the movie when I was about 8 years old when it broadcast on TV in 1994 and I managed to record it to VHS the Christmas after that. This movie ...

Pros: There's plenty of funny scenes, and Chase is good, as usual.
Cons: None of the scenes with the neighbors are funny.

I have no idea why National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has the word "vacation" in it. The family whom the film focuses on, the Griswolds, never take a vacation from their Chicago suburb in this film. They just stay right there, and occasionally ...

Pros: great slapstick comedy
Cons: trails off at end (although finish is great).

Note: Mine was a VERY early entry in this write-off. Please go read all of the great opinions in it (see below) There are many traditions around the holidays. Decorating your Christmas tree. Baking cookies. Losing assembly instructions. ...

Pros: Very, VERY funny!
Cons: Not for young children due to profanity and innuendo

What kind of fruitcake decks his house with 25,000 Christmas lights? Cuts down a tree roughly the size of a giant California redwood and actually brings it inside? Is determined to have a Norman Rockwell Christmas even if it kills him? Why, Clark...

Pros: acting, story, comedy
Cons: some parts dated, predictable

When it comes to the holiday season, I’m one of those people who don’t like to take it too seriously. It seems that when I want to achieve the “perfect” Christmas life becomes more stressful. Instead, I kick back and laugh. ...

Pros: funny, special effect,
Cons: none

I read one of my fellow epinion writer comments about how neglect of an old woman and the cruelty to animals was all shown in this movie NATIONAL LAMPOON CHRISTMAS. I must have missed that. The movie I watched all had funny scenes that consisted of a...

Pros: Laughs for all ages
Cons: None I can think of

I am not usually a fan of the National Lampoon movies, so I originally turned my nose up to this one, and it was only because I was forced to watch it did I. Let me tell you, it's hilarious. Everyone can relate to a Grizwald house when it comes to...

Pros: Directing and ensemble roasting of holiday values
Cons: Dream sequence might cause lustful thinking

Hard to believe it's been ten years since the release of this, the second in John Hughes skewed ode to the Griswold Family. Just the idea of getting Chevy Chase, (Clark), Beverly D'Angelo, (Ellen) and Randy Quaid, (cousin...

Pros: A funny Chevy Chase Classic
Cons: at least on scene not suitable for young children

Every year we all look forward to Christmas. Till it gets about a month away then we wish it wouldnt come for another year. Cause no matter how much planning goes into Christmas something always goes wrong. Maybe all the dreaded inlaws aren't...

Pros: Funny
Cons: none

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is by far the funniest of all the Lampoon's movies. Its filled with non-stopping comedy that will make you laugh through out the entire movie.
Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo team up for another great holiday...