Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Michael H — 07 Jun 2008

The Griswolds hit Europe. "look kids, there's Big Ben" Gold!

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Michael H on 07 Jun 2008.

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

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By Jason C (2,488) on 24 Jun 2013

Disappointing sequel to one of the best comedy movies ever made!!! :/ Could have been so much better…

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By Andres K (16) on 03 Sep 2016

Super hilarious the pioneer from the movies comedies from the last 31 years…

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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 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 Keith H (271) on 02 Dec 2014

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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 Jayne L (37) on 10 Dec 2014

Not as good as the first or Christmas but still worth watching…

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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 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 Bill S (2,971) on 02 Mar 2015

Honestly not even very funny, not even in the same ball park as the other films…

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