Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Katherine B — 22 Aug 2007

When the bells start chiming and the kids say .."Where's dad?".

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Katherine B on 22 Aug 2007.

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

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