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Monday, July 16, 2018











     National Lampoon’s European Vacation
1985  PG-13  COMEDY  1h 34min
CAST— Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Victor Lanoux, Eric Idle
MUSIC— Charles Fox  DIRECTOR— Amy Heckerling

     The Griswald family returns in this less than inspired sequel to the ‘80s hit National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983). The family (by means of a ridiculous game show) have won a two week European vacation. While the kids are less than enthusiastic about the trip their parents are ready for a second honeymoon. Little do they know the fine mess they’ve gotten themselves into. Whether getting frisky with strangers, demolishing Stonehenge, or starting a brawl at Oktoberfest, the Griswalds have truly invaded Europe. If only it were funny. Even though we have a potentially great premise, slightly amusing scenarios, and Chevy Chase the comedy is sorely lacking. Sorely. The best this film has to offer is Monty Python alum Eric Idle, as he plays an unfortunate bicyclist. That’s about it. Where’s cousin Eddie when you need him?
OUR RATING— * ½
PRECEDED BY— National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
FOLLOWED BY— National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), Vegas Vacation (1997), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003), Vacation (2015)
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