Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Alec B — 02 Jun 2018

Hilarious addition to the National Lapoon's series!

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Alec B on 02 Jun 2018.

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

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By Al M (1,263) 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 Charlie M (417) 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 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 Brian T (470) on 13 Jul 2013

An absurdist 80's comedy classic. The Griswolds take on Europe with Chevy Chase giving another great performance as the oblivious head of the family…

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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 Jen M (690) on 13 Jul 2014

Good sequel to a great original. Ages 16+…

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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 Jordan J (345) 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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By Clinton E (111) on 17 Jul 2013

I liked it, but it wasn't as funny as the other ones. it had its moments of laughs, but not as much as the others…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 14 Apr 2014

Typical Lampoon comedy with the Griswalds…

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