Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Chad R — 14 May 2009

One of the weaker Vacation movies, but it's still funny.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Chad R on 14 May 2009.

National Lampoon's European Vacation has generally received mixed reviews.

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Grade:Low 6/10 National Lampoons European Vacation is a film that although never lives up it's very good starting film, still manages a few…

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