National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Release date: 1989-12-01
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik (as Jeremiah Chechik)
Production Co: Warner Bros., Hughes Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7.6/10
Length: 1h 37min

Storyline

It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

Plot Keywords

pantyhose, christmas tree, dysfunctional family, family gathering, rottweiler, family dinner, next door neighbor, christmas, saying grace, christmas dinner, family relationships, cousin cousin relationship, electrocution, family vacation, dead cat, recreational vehicle, christmas lights, turkey the bird, reference to santa claus, cat

Short Review

Sure, it's crude, episodic and half the jokes don't work, but 'Christmas Vacation' may be the only modern Christmas comedy which really stands up to repeat viewings.