Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Jason M — 06 Aug 2008

Not a patch on the classic original and a little dated, but still funny.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Jason M on 06 Aug 2008.

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

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By William C (881) on 28 Jan 2015

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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By Jesse O (1,397) on 01 Jan 2018

Probably my least favourite of the national lampoons film series but a few laughs here . a lot of famous faces and locations used. not bad…

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By Tracy F (421) on 06 Oct 2013

Meh. had its moments, but Christmas Vacation is still my favorite…

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By Bradley W (993) on 21 Dec 2015

European Vacation does not live up to the other Vacation films (exluding Vegas) and feels messy and without heart…

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By Geewah (593) on 12 Jan 2021

The same movie as the original just on a different continent. If you love the first movie (which I do) you'll like this…

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By James W (1,855) on 12 Feb 2016

It's not that great of a sequel and does not have as much of a plot but is still has its moments…

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By Adrian W (296) on 20 Jun 2015

Felt like it was dragging and expected around the end. (1 time, June 2015) AMC…

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By Troy F (601) on 20 Jun 2015

Felt like it was dragging and expected around the end. (1 time, June 2015) AMC…

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By Seth F (118) on 29 Jun 2013

My least favorite in the series, but it still gives some laughs…

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Jan 2018

The best thing in the movie is the catchy theme from the last Vacation, which, unfortunately, hasn't the slightest thing to do with Europe…

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