Review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) by Kieran F — 03 Dec 2012

It's a funny classic holiday film,Maybe not AS FUNNY as ones like the Christmas Story but it's up there.

This review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was written by Kieran F on 03 Dec 2012.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has generally received positive reviews.

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