- Actors: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, John Randolph
- Directors: Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Writers: John Hughes
- Producers: Daniel Grodnik, John Hughes, Matty Simmons, Mauri Syd Gayton, Ramey E. Ward
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: 31 Dec 1993
- Run Time: 97 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CKOL
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,826 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The third instalment 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 humour and John Hughes's script is stuffed full of classic Christmas movie references. However, 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. --Sean Axmaker
Amazon.co.uk Review
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the third instalment of the Griswold family saga and a significant improvement over their previous 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 humour, 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, 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. --Sean Axmaker
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well where should I start?
This film rates as one of my all time favourites. For the past thirteen or so years I have played this over and over again.... and that's not just at Christmas time. Thank goodness the DVD has finally come out on sale cos my video of it has seen better days.
The film still leaves my brother and I in stitches even though we know it word for word. Clarke Griswold just wants to fulfil his ambition of a 'Big Ole Fashioned Family Christmas' but for one reason or another, things just don't seem to go Clarke's way. Full of hilarious one-liners, and plenty of wacky scenes, this film will have you splitting your sides. Watch out for the 15,000 twinkle lights Clarke attempts to put onto the house - you'll be crying from laughter. Well, for my money he's added to my Christmas' in a big way and given me hours and hours of enjoyment. A classic for every household.
This film rates as one of my all time favourites. For the past thirteen or so years I have played this over and over again.... and that's not just at Christmas time. Thank goodness the DVD has finally come out on sale cos my video of it has seen better days.
The film still leaves my brother and I in stitches even though we know it word for word. Clarke Griswold just wants to fulfil his ambition of a 'Big Ole Fashioned Family Christmas' but for one reason or another, things just don't seem to go Clarke's way. Full of hilarious one-liners, and plenty of wacky scenes, this film will have you splitting your sides. Watch out for the 15,000 twinkle lights Clarke attempts to put onto the house - you'll be crying from laughter. Well, for my money he's added to my Christmas' in a big way and given me hours and hours of enjoyment. A classic for every household.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I discovered this film by accident a few years ago (recorded from satellite in error) but it had me and my family in stitches ... it's now a family tradition that we watch it a few times over the Christmas holidays - and we all still laugh out loud. Many 'laugh out loud' bits - but the 'Choosing the Christmas Tree, putting up the Christmas lights, the Squirrel incident, the loft scene, the lingerie shopping trip and the chainsaw scene' are particularly good ... but really the film is funny from start to finish...
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is one of Chevy Chase's best!! Here he is planning the ultimate family christmas, and of course it doesn't go as planed! The opening scene is just faboulus...where the family is out looking for the perfect christmas tree.... Also they encounter the struggle of putting up christmas lights outside,and of course the unexpected christmas guests.
The movie is REALLY funny,but it also gives you the warm fuzzy feelings of family being together at the hollidays. This is a holliday-must in our family....we watch it EVERY year before christmas. Perfect for kids and grown-ups!!!
The movie is REALLY funny,but it also gives you the warm fuzzy feelings of family being together at the hollidays. This is a holliday-must in our family....we watch it EVERY year before christmas. Perfect for kids and grown-ups!!!
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This movie makes christmas for me.
Myself and my son have been watching this movie every christmas for
as long as its been out, my son has his own family now and borrowed my copy
and went and lost it,its... Read more
as long as its been out, my son has his own family now and borrowed my copy
and went and lost it,its... Read more
Published 4 months ago by kingdanny
Greater than the sum of its parts.
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Published 4 months ago by Mr. J. J. Brett
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Still the most funniest Xmas film even after so many years.. this film will never go out of date.. It's a scream and a bargain buy.
Published 4 months ago by Philip
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SO FUNNY I have to keep watching the bit with the squirrel - such a laugh!! don't forget laughing is good for you.
Published 5 months ago by chris131145
christmas dvd
if you want a good laugh this is the dvd for christmas ,my son asked 'santa ' for it this year and he is 28, as it reminds him of christmas's when he was smaller, great price too.
Published 5 months ago by G. Gregory
Christmas Fav
The whole family just love this film and it is always dusted off for a christmas watch, well worth getting everyone around the tv on a cold christmas night
Published 5 months ago by markfamily
Excellent
This Christmas movie follows family orientated Christmas holiday fun and humour. I have watched this movie more times than I can remember and despite owing over 20 Christmas... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nell
Awesome christmas viewing
Still as funny today as it was when I first saw it back in the 80's. Chevy Chase is absolutely brilliant as Clark Griswold, his portrayal of a man driven absolutely insane by his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs julia C Jones
hilarious
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Published 7 months ago by Michelle
The most wonderful season of all
A film to watch if you are seriously considering a "good old-fashioned fun family Christmas" in your own home this year. Read more
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