National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

  • 1989


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$ 49 Million
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Positive Reviews 14
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 3.4/5
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4.5
I know this isnt a big deal for many people, but I saw this as a wasted opportunity that strips the movie of its Christmasy, family friendly potential .. Keith & the Movies
3.5
Chases befuddled Dad remains a genuinely amusing creation, and the sight gags are impeccably timed. EW
1.5
Chevy Chase has some good moments, and those who enjoy his double talk and pratfalls will find some redeeming value in this lukewarm movie. Common Sense Media
2.5
You have the odd sensation, watching the movie, that its straining to get off the ground but simply doesnt have the juice. Rogerebert
3.8
Nevertheless, with enough sight gags to please slapstick fans and enough good natured Christmas cheer to qualify as a good holiday film, NATIONAL LAMP .. Tv Guide
3.5
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989) 3 Stars (out of 4) Tweet Tis the Season To Be Merry By Jeffrey M. Anderson Buy National Lampoons Christmas .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Its silly in the extreme, and the only relief comes from Randy Quaids performance as an obnoxious relative. Radio Times
1.0
While the scenarios are familiar to us all (relatives you rarely see appearing from nowhere and so on) the formula is so tired and familiar that there .. Bbc
2.5
Chase presides amiably over this uneven but affable slapstick comedy, a decked out domestic caper that both celebrates and debunks ye olde yuletide ch .. Washington Post
3.0
And like a game of pinball, Christmas Vacation is fast and dazzling and fun while youre playing but doesnt linger too long on the brain. Flickfilosopher
3.1
One of the ongoing jokes in the Vacation films is that the kids never look the same from movie to movie. ReelViews
3.5
That theyre the butt of many gags is the tribute to this movies decent sensibilities.Technical credits are all aglow. Hollywood Reporter
3.1
Weighing the good with the bad, this picture is worth a look for Chase fans, but it may not hold up to repeat viewings. Deseret News
3.5
fairly perfect blend... of cartoon violence and mayhem and the pleasant lightness of a Christmas movie. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
When cousins Eddie (Randy Quaid) and Catherine (Miriam Flynn) stop by, it means theres going to be some more comedy. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
National Lampoons Vacation series of films have entertained audiences for years and, while the first one is considered the best, Christmas Vacation ha .. FlickDirect
4.5
Thankfully, it doesnt last, as each heartfelt remark is bowled over by some tasteless, inane gag. Buffalo News
4.5
More often than not, his big ideas lead to disaster but Clark just keeps on going. Movie Views
4.5
I will laugh out loud every time I watch this...my favorite from the Vacation franchise...



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