DVD Movie Rating for: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

5 out of 5 stars

Movie Plot of: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

It's Christmas time - Clark decided to invite all the family to have 'the most fun-filled old-fashioned family Christmas', which nobody shall ever forget. When the first relatives arrive, Clark soon flees on the roof to rig the lighting. The one thing the loving father wants to surprise the whole family with is the installation of a pool, which he already ordered. Unfortunately, the bonus check Clark expects any minute is overdue - and tempers rise, but not only because of the check. A big event is the arrival of uninvited cousin Eddie with his family in their mobile home, as well as a little sledding afternoon with a new lubricant from Clark's company, or his shifting relationship with the very hip and clean neighbours. Cousin Eddie chooses to top off all presents with his very own special creation, only intending to deliver a real reason to be jolly.

DVD Production Details of: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby

Studio: Warner Studios

DVD Release Date: November 18, 1997
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Cast of the movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

• Chevy Chase .... Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr.
• Beverly D'Angelo.... Ellen Griswold
• Juliette Lewis.... Audrey Griswold
• Johnny Galecki .... Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
• John Randolph .... Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Sr.
• Diane Ladd .... Nora Griswold
• E.G. Marshall .... Art
• Doris Roberts .... Frances
• Randy Quaid.... Cousin Eddie
• Miriam Flynn .... Cousin Catherine
• Cody Burger .... Cousin Rocky
• Ellen Hamilton Latzen .... Cousin Ruby Sue
• William Hickey .... Uncle Lewis
• Mae Questel .... Aunt Bethany
• Sam McMurray .... Bill

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Reviews of the movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

The third installment of the Griswold family saga is a significant improvement over their previous vacation (National Lampoon's European Vacation). Disaster-prone dad (Chevy Chase) discovers just how dangerous the Christmas season really is, as the Griswolds' old-fashioned holiday celebration turns out to be more "Bah! Humbug!" than Christmas cheer. Chase is right at home with the outrageous slapstick and often cheerfully tasteless humor, and John Hughes's script is stuffed full of classic Christmas movie references, but Randy Quaid practically steals the film as the unemployed relative with his malicious grin and mooching lifestyle. Not exactly a holiday classic and a bit spotty, but this gag-filled comedy is just obnoxious enough for the Scrooge lurking inside everyone. And fear not, a happy ending awaits all. Watch for future star Juliette Lewis as Chase's teenage daughter

Great comedy that should be watched every year at Christmas.
Chevy Chase became a household name after the makings of this film. This great comedy is what put him on the map. The entire film is funny from start to end. Some of the more dramatic moments are alright aswell, but the film is basically a hilarious romp through Christmas Hell.

As it is in my family, we watch CHRISTMAS VACATION every year at Christmas time because all of love it so very much. I recommend that your family do the same. The film is hilarious. I will never get tired of seeing this film every year. This one gets 5/5.