Review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) by Ashton L — 11 Dec 2017

Christmas Vacation is a film dear to the hearts of many people I know, it's nostalgic for many and memorable. Playing the film year after year from childhood to adulthood probably is what keeps this film a household name to this day, however, I was not one of those who saw this film growing up.

As of today this was my first viewing of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and while I can say it was an enjoyable and fun Christmas film, I wouldn't say it is one of the best. The film is a little dated, which doesn't bother me too much aside from some of the older jokes, and the acting is over blown sometimes to the point of cartoonishness which just simply isn't my type of comedy.

I will say I had some laughs and it did bring me back to old family get togethers on Christmas eve which is enough to get me into the Christmas spirit and enough to give this film a fresh score.