Vacation

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  • 2015


MOVIE IS original nostalgic hilarious uninspired
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33 %
27 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 38
Negative reviews 81
Average Rating 2.1/5
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2.5
Throughout, they augment pratfalls and gross out gags with bad CG and augment verbal jokes with lazy contradictory muttering. Av Club
2.0
Their take on Vacation isnt laughless, but its not really a take either. Av Club
2.0
Vacation another discombobulated assortment of immaturity, nostalgic pandering and weightless storytelling.The slow death of mainstream comedy, if you .. We Got This Covered
1.0
Sentimental adults, therefore, will be discouraged from bringing kids to what easily could have been a genial film about a family outing that might ap .. Austin Chronicle
1.0
Splitting the difference between a sequel and a remake, this Vacation introduces the next generation of the hapless Griswold family by regurgitating t .. Time Out
3.0
Their road trip however, is nothing short of disastrous, as they are beset at almost every turn during the journey, by various difficulties. While the .. ETimes (TOI)
1.0
So you sit there, cynically waiting for the inevitable, predictable, unfunny payoff. Vulture
1.5
Vacation is the embodiment of the rental ideology: Its funnier than you might imagine but still utterly disposable. Paste Magazine
1.3
And even there, degradation awaits.And these dumb, wan, mediocre, sad sack Americans are too stupid to even understand whats happening to them, yet to .. Rogerebert
4.0
Daley and Goldstein have plenty of clever ideas or fun twists on familiar concepts. IGN
2.0
If the Withnail & I concept of going on holiday by mistake sounds like it should be fun, doing so with this new brigade is disappointingly hard work. Telegraph
3.5
What made the original Vacation great was that the film built up great timing for simple jokes made clever. The Young Folks
1.5
Sure, predictability isnt a great feature, but like most decent human beings, I enjoy the pain of others. The Young Folks
2.0
In comparison, this new journey this new Vacation doesnt totally suck.But its not one that I would repeat. Cinema Blend
2.0
More often, though, things run out of gas.Rusty gets a new Albanian car for the trip, which comes with buttons he doesnt understand. Ny Daily News
2.5
All that said, its too bad this new VACATION isnt a better movie as, excepting a few inspired throwaway gags, this is yet another comedy that thinks o .. JoBlo
2.5
In other words: excess makes it hard to appreciate the finer qualities of the humor the comedy equivalent of watching a Michael Bay action flick. Screen Rant
0.0
But time has a way of smoothing over the excrescences.Even the bad is remembered dimly as good. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Its one of the cleverer moments in Vacation, reflecting a meta quality that Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum parlayed into successful comedies in the sur .. Philly
3.0
For example, this version spares nothing when it comes to bawdiness and potty humour that can either hugely tickle your funny bone, or put you off, if ..
0.5
Thats a fitting end to this unremittingly crude, frequently repulsive sequel to a fondly remembered cable perennial. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Still, most of the jokes are just too vague and unshaped to be funny for anyone old enough to buy a ticket without a guardian. Village Voice
1.2
Its a bona fide classic thats stood the test of time, displaying Chevy Chase in top form as lovable lump Clark Griswold, who simply craves a family ex .. Blu Ray
3.5
Rusty Griswold, the son in National Lampoons Vacation (1983), is all grown up now, and because fate is cruel, hes turned into Ed Helms. Chicago Reader
2.5
This car is a genuine comedic masterstrokea thing of necessity that has been transformed into something completely and utterly useless.Its an absurd s .. Mark Reviews Movies
1.0
Remember the National Lampoon comedy movies.The chances are that you remember them as being rather better than they were. The Times
3.5
Not every diversion between home and Walley World is of equal value. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
The cinematic legacy of Chevy Chase deserves better, which is crazy. News Review
2.0
The film desperately tries to re create the charm and feel good factor of the original films, but too often gets sidelined by jokes that are either to .. Radio Times
2.0
Considering that Hollywood has already or seemingly is in the process of remaking every film it ever produced, its no surprise that we now have a so c .. Screen It
2.0
At its best, the film is very funny.At its worst, it makes you groan in dismay. Independent
1.9
Maybe National Lampoons Vacation comedies, begun in 1983, hit your sweet spot. Rolling Stone
2.0
But while those laughs are welcome, there arent quite enough of them to sustain the experience. The Wrap
3.5
To put it frankly, the film could very well be unbearable were it not so damned consistently funny and well played. Film Journal
1.0
Any film that makes us profoundly nostalgic for the heady days of 1983s National Lampoons Vacation deserves an award for services to the rose tinting .. The Guardian
2.0
Ed Helms plays Rusty, Chevys now middle aged son, married to that stalwart comedy trouper Christina Applegate, and hes planning to replicate his dads .. The Guardian
2.0
Its one of a number of young Kevins devilish moments, and if anyone were ever going to pay this movie any attention, someone might complain that this .. The Guardian
2.5
Wink wink, nod nod, were letting you in on the joke.Its a great idea and its funny, at least to those who have seen the first one. Az Central
1.5
The car brings a welcome note of whimsy and lightness in a film thats overeager to provoke and offend. Npr
1.9
Everything about this new Vacation feels strained and anxious, and when the jokes do hit, they are sporadic and bookended by long stretches of failed, .. Q Network
4.0
Not for me.But if Chase, the original and this style of comedy are your thing, then enjoy. Daily Mail
2.0
Helms and particularly Applegate are strong comic performers, and among all the excruciatingly unsubtle material there are some sharp, decent gags. Daily Mail
3.2
The new Vacation is both better than Id feared and not as hilarious as Id hoped. Its intermittently funny and instantly forgettable. Ew
3.5
Vacation is by no means a masterpiece, but its definitely a solid comedy effort worth viewing by fans of the original Vacation films. Cinema Crazed
3.0
Yet, while collective nostalgia means Vacation is already likely to have been convicted of some unfathomable treason, its a fate undeserved for a film .. Flim List
2.0
Whats surprising is the indecisive tone, swerving between farce, gross out, Apatow gender com and Farrelly splatstick.Every memorable film comedy has .. Empire
2.0
Given the haphazard timing and ham fisted staging, their bumbling inexperience is painfully obvious.Its also too bad so many of the humorous gags are .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Youll likely have a few laughs watching this movie, but theyre coming at the cost of base, gross out, juvenile, sexual jokes. Common Sense Media
2.0
Its a shame because the movie has a good amount of laughs, but the problem is that it consistently transitions to unfunny scenes featuring an over rel .. Flickering Myth
3.8
Vacation is consistently funny from beginning to end, a piling on of dumb but inventive jokes and excruciating, awkward situations. Sf Gate
1.3
Its a journey that easily eclipses Clark W. Griswolds every effort in obscenity: Rustys clan baths in shit, rips through cows, and looks on the bright .. Slant Magazine
1.5
The funniest part doesnt involve any body part though but a broken heart. The New Indian Express
0.6
No one expects originality, but the new movie may end up making history: Its already looking like the worst movie of the year. Washington Post
3.0
The kid with the potty mouth may cost Warner Bros. some business at the box office, but in a strange way he elevates Vacation, a very funny R rated mo .. The New York Times
2.0
The script is patchy and the story too silly for its own good but there are enough laughs to make this a hit with the target audience. Express
1.2
Its a film built upon dry humor and subtle gags offering a lowest common denominator display of idiocy a la the pairs disappointing Horrible Bosses an .. The Film Stage
0.0
If any of this was surprising or cleverly timed, youd laugh and then cringe. In Vacation you cringe first and ask questions later. Chicago Tribune
1.9
But I guess you cant play hostage situations for comedy anymore, can you Boston Globe
2.5
Even so, age old physical schtick gets a boost from the comedic timing of its cast and Clarks Wagon Queen Family Truckster has more than met its match .. Reeling Reviews
0.5
Vacation is yet another example of screenwriters with no experience directing features being given the keys to a studio film, which is one of those gr .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
The picture is ramshackle, episodic and mindless. But, with a comic hit to miss ratio of around 2:1, it must be accorded a success in its (admittedly .. The Irish Times
1.5
Somehow, this a movie that manages to make even Keegan Michael Key unfunny. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
That only highlights how empty and cynical this new movie is, a series of belabored, poorly executed jokes that amount to a sad re creation of a once .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
As with all episodic comedies, this one is hit and miss but there are enough hits to keep most viewers entertained.Whether one considers this a reboot .. ReelViews
2.0
These days it doesnt seem to take much to get audiences to yuk it up. Hollywood Reporter
0.5
This Vacation needed to hit the road Vacation is one of those truly miserable comedies where its easier to count how often it earns genuine laughs.The .. Lyles Movie Files
0.0
This film is an absolute total disgrace without one redeeming second. Tony Medley
2.5
Where the original Vacation relied on slapstick for its laughs, the new film is dragged down by something grosser and more hostile lets call it splats .. Los Angeles Times
1.2
Its a movie that feels like its script was dusted off from the late 90s gross out era of screen comedy, and it attempts to wring laughs from vomit gag .. Detroit News
1.0
Look at the new Vacation and all that stares back is a great comic void. Variety
2.5
This new Vacation reboot lacks the thing most crucial to the success of any given entry in the series. Aisle Seat
1.0
Against all odds, a crap tabulous last act cameo from franchise figurehead Chevy Chase drills past the bottom of the barrel and heads for the earths c .. Herald Sun
2.2
The new Vacation isnt a trip worth taking. If you thought I could have ended this review with any other sentence, Im not sure what you were reading. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
It was fitfully funny and rather subversive for its time, boasting the talents of late great screenwriter John Hughes and the directorial skills of an .. The Star
2.5
The whole production has a cheap, tacky look that the talented leads, Helms and Applegate, cant save despite considerable charm and effort. Oregon Live
1.5
And thats the main problem here: that for every half decent one liner there are at least six gags that mistake scatology for wit.Theres certainly noth .. Ner Dist
1.0
But this stream of vomit and poo gags is delivered with such witlessness that they start to resemble a form of torture.Truly, there are more laughs in .. Mirror
3.0
But then its probably worth remembering that the 1983 original wasnt overly well received either.Fart gags, it seems, are never in fashion. Digital Spy
3.0
A shame then like most comedies that the biggest laughs are all in that trailer Games Radar
2.8
Vacation is a Gen X comedy franchise rebooted exactly how audiences can expect in 2015, bawdier and less likable than whatever classic inspires it. Tamp A Bay
0.6
That sound you hear is John Hughes and Harold Ramis, the writer and director of the original, rolling over in their graves. And not from laughter, whi .. New York Post
2.0
Applegate at least makes Debbie likable, while Helm manages awkward but cant quite be funny. Nz Herald
3.8
When the Griswolds of a new generation embark on a Midwest to West Coast trek, every innocuous stop transforms into its own awkward family incident. Kansas City
2.5
All four actors are solid, with terrific comical timing and likeable performances. Contact Music
1.2
I wouldnt put it past em.At least the reboot starts off promisingly during the opening credits with a welcome revival of the franchises signature tune .. Patriot Ledger
4.5
Its sad to say, but Chase just doesnt seem to have it anymore, and feels like hes trying too hard in a couple of slapstick moments. Ign
3.2
The thought of a reboot didnt fill me with excitement.You dont mess with the classics. The Film Pie
2.5
The film lacks originality, is uninspired and fails to summon the allure of its source material. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
Those movies didnt depend on people purposefully being awful to one another, but doing it unknowingly. Cinemix Tape
3.5
The Bottom Line: While far from perfect and often going for the lowest brow laughs, Vacation offers enough genuinely funny and even a few touching mom .. ComingSoon
4.0
The film was even moved up for more prime summer playtime, and I believe based on the final results the promise has been fulfilled.What ultimately mak .. Dead Line
2.5
Is there a more consistently devalued cinematic comedy asset than Christina Applegate Flavor Wire
3.1
The result is a messy mashup of hilarious sight gags and sitcom humor propelled mostly by sheer shock value. Daily Herald
1.3
It is a catalogue of victimization, a road map of pain, a desperate cry for help. Crave Online
2.0
Their hopeless vehicle, a clunky gas guzzling Albanian minivan with angry Korean sat nav, supplies some chuckles en route, but for the most part write .. What So
2.0
Its not very funny, but at least its not openly contemptuous of its audience, like Pixels, and its not lazy, also like Pixels, which is just the worst .. Lainey Gossip
3.0
The movie may have been 30 plus years in the remaking, but it most definitely is a trip. Seven Day Svt
1.0
The silly season of summer sequels and reboots turns up its most barrel scrapingly bad offerings yet. The National
1.0
But in true Griswold tradition, Rustys best laid plans are destined to fall apart. Sky
2.0
Its not that the performances are bad the film just fails to blend them into something cohesive or consistent. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.0
Daley and Goldstein have no one to blame but themselves; its hard to punch up dodgy material when you wrote it yourself. Trespass Mag
3.0
Unless youre watching this sequel through rose tinted 80s glasses you should find a worthy sequel to Chevy Chases patchy original. Daily Star
3.0
This summer, give your new vacation a look if youre really looking forward to it. Media Mikes
3.0
I must adhere to my rule that, no matter how else I feel about a comedy, it gets a passing grade if it makes me laugh which I did, several times. Toronto Sun
1.5
Apatow and his directors dont simply stick good comic actors in front of a camera and expect hilarious things to happen on their own. Fw Weekly
3.8
The reason this sequel no one was really asking for works is that its humor rests in the vein of the original both silly and occasionally pretty messe .. Columbus Alive
3.0
This is one of those comedies that thinks gross is funny because its gross. Grant Land
2.0
Unfortunately, that isnt really the case, because its basically just a raunchier, less funny rehash of the Harold Ramis/John Hughes classic that lacks .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.1
Though the 1983 film spawned three sequels and a kitschy Old Navy ad, no installment has come close tp matching the pitch black humored wit of the ori .. Us Magazine
2.5
Marking the first and second R rated entry since the 1983 original National Lampoons Vacation starring Chevy Chase Vacation is the latest out of contr .. Cairo 360
2.5
It captures the glossy, family friendly Vegas 1990s with some authenticity. Am Ny
1.5
Occasionally its funny, but too often the actors are stuck with warmed over material. Toledo Blade
4.0
But the payoff is simply a scene of excess vomiting instead of character revealing comedy. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.5
Chases goofy charm and comic timing made the 1983 original a classic. Movie Chambers
1.3
The jokes comes out swinging, but virtually every scene is set up basically to get us with a gross out gag that echoes the more recent (and less funny .. Schmoes Know
2.0
The writers have decided that the more dirty words you stuff in an 8 year olds mouth, the funnier he becomes. Even before the family leaves Chicago, t .. Aarp
3.0
Starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate Rated R Three out of five stars Theres only one Vacation..OK, there have actually been four theatrically rel .. Abc News Go
3.8
All of these scenes and plenty more keep the laughs coming at a consistent clip, ensuring that the pace never lags. The Film File
1.9
A reboot disguised as a sequel, the new Vacation is stripped of more than just the National Lampoon identifier that accompanied the first three films .. Commercial Appeal
1.8
The film constantly seems to want to push boundaries with its comedy, but never checks to see if that boundary is worth breaking.The movie works here .. Flixist
2.0
The reason why the original film became iconic is that at the center of its ridiculous and slapstick comedy is a sweet, good natured heart that makes .. Mid Day
1.0
What happens en route doesnt really matter: Its the same haphazard collection of dumb family embarrassment gags you could find in any comedy without t .. Seattle Weekly
3.5
30+ years after its release, it remains one of those 80s comedies its impossible to surf past on cable. Showbiz Junkies
1.5
The writing and directing team of John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein makes sure to remind us throughout that their Vacation is part of a sto .. City Beat
3.1
Film Reviews Utah native Lindsay Pulsipher on the journey from Touched by an Angel to playing a war widow. Google
0.6
Vacation is an endless journey of foul jokes, uninspired humor and predictable material. This is a rare occasion where its possible to get car sick wh .. Fres Nobee
1.0
But while such characters do bring a little charm to the mix, most of the gags involving them are over worked and just plain repetitive. Indie London
1.3
Sure, it will make you laugh, but so will a monkey throwing its feces in someones face. Reel Bob
3.0
The set ups are laborious and stupid and largely untenable, but the actors bring just enough emotion to the frame to make us care. Ex Press
1.5
The tournament will feature eight teams separated into two groups of four for round robin play. The Monitor
1.9
The concept behind Hemsworths character is that hes very attractive and has a giant penis.Just such inspired ideas. Trib
0.5
The movie is great, the writing is strong, but Chase is the reason the movie is a classic. Movies About
2.0
And theyre the best things about the movie, which forces so much indignity and so many crass jokes upon its headliners, and which has so little of the .. Neils Entertainment Picks
1.3
In addition, you can see all the raunchy gags coming a mile away. Ny 1
1.8
This is less a Vacation sequel than a Hangover sequel. And if youve even seen any of the Hangover sequels, you know that is bad news indeed. The Concourse Deads



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