Review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) by Amelia H — 11 May 2013

Best Christmas movie, it comes out every Christmas and I happily watch it.

This review of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was written by Amelia H on 11 May 2013.

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

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