Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Gary A — 11 Feb 2008

Dated but hilarious depiction of the Ugly American phenomenon. Rings too true for some people I know.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Gary A on 11 Feb 2008.

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

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