National Lampoon's Vacation

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National Lampoon's Vacation

National Lampoons Vacation is an absolute classic Chevy Chase film. Chevy (as Clark) is, a very funny lad. Americans are capable of comedy, although are yet to master the British and their achievements in this genre. Each time I watch this film the delivery in Chevy's lines becomes funnier. The absolute classic for the movie is when Clarke talks about the Mississippi River and then the St Louis Arch. The cross country adventures are taken to extremes with great characters such as cousin Eddy at times stealing big Chevy's thunder. Don't be fooled, I'm not suggesting anyone deserved an Oscar. However, when you watch a comedy and it is comical then they have to be doing something right. If your a fan of Chevy then you will have seen this film so i suggest you go and watch it again.

Unpopular opinion: A workaholic dad who only sees his kids for 15 mins a day, tries to make up for lost time and forces his family on a 'fun family cross country road trip'. Meanwhile, everything goes wrong and he fantasies about a mysterious woman in a sports car. They say 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions', and the Griswolds had a hell of a time.

Clark W Griswold is one of the great characters, funny, charming and more than a little crazy he wins you over with his heart felt dedication to being the best family man he can be. He, along with Homer Simpson, is where I took many of my parenting tips from, especially at christmas. NLV is a great movie that never gets old and is easy to recommend :)

The story was OK and the plot had only a few funny scenes. Overall a little worse than OK, so 4/10.

With "National Lampoon's Vacation", Chevy Chase did what may have been his funniest role ever. As all-American dad Clark Griswold, he, his wife Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and their two children have a miserable time while driving from Chicago to theme park Walley World. Probably the funniest scenes are the mishap in Arizona, Clark's peccadillo in the motel, and the grand finale. Some great supporting moments come from Imogene Coca as crotchety Aunt Edna, Randy Quaid as obnoxious Cousin Eddie, Christie Brinkley as a woman who catches Clark's eye (and then some) and John Candy as a security guard. There quite literally isn't a dull moment anywhere in the movie.

A classic that never seems to get tiresome. The Griswald family, Clark(Chevy Chase), Ellen(Beverly D'Angelo), Rusty(Anthony Michael Hall) and Audrey(Dana Barron), are on the 'Holiday Road' cross-country from Chicago to "Wally World". Histerically funny sequences make the vacation one to remember. My favorites are: the sandwiches being drenched in dog "pee"; Clark falling asleep at the wheel; the vibrating bed; and Aunt Edna(Imogene Cocoa)strapped to the top of the station wagon. Then there is the stop to visit dead beat Cousin Eddie(Randy Quaid). Harlod Ramis directs and co-writes. Other faces you'll remember in the cast: Eugene Levy, John Candy, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jane Krakowski, James Keach and Christie Brinkley. Chase is in top form and just maybe his most memorable role.