Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Lee C — 03 Sep 2007

"Holiday ro-o-oh-o-ad". Another classic comedy with a great cameo by the late, great John Candy.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Lee C on 03 Sep 2007.

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

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