Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Phil W — 15 Jul 2007

There very first and the best, great comedy all around.

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Phil W on 15 Jul 2007.

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

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

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

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By Kaden A (9) on 13 Aug 2017

European Vacation isn't a terrible sequel but it just doesn't hold up and get anywhere near being as good and the first movie…

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

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