Review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) by Aaron B — 19 Jul 2013

The best Vacation movie there is. Probably the best Christmas movie there is, too.

This review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was written by Aaron B on 19 Jul 2013.

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

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