Review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) by James M — 15 Dec 2013

Best Christmas movie ever. we watch it ever year as part of our tradition.

This review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was written by James M on 15 Dec 2013.

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

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