Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Shawn M — 17 Jun 2008

The weakest in the Vacation films, but still funny.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Shawn M on 17 Jun 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 Jen L (375) on 06 Nov 2016

- I wanted something light and this did the trick. Chevy Chase is great in the role as is Beverly D'Angelo…

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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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By Henry J (64) on 02 Jun 2018

Hilarious addition to the National Lapoon's series…

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By Stefan G (492) on 13 Apr 2014

It's definitely funnier than Animal House, and it's worth more than a few laughs, but it isn't really remarkable in any way, and it can't escape…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 04 Jun 2014

Despite what other people might think, I think it's pretty funny. Not as good as the original or Christmas, but much better than Vegas…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 29 Aug 2016

Maybe an improvement? It is so lacking in substance or story it is hard to tell with this series…

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By Rodney E (723) on 01 Nov 2013

The worst of the Vacation movies in my opinion…

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By Ashley M (744) on 01 Jan 2014

It's better than Vegas Vacation, but not as good as Christmas Vacation or the original…

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By Troy F (601) on 20 Jun 2015

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