Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) by Laura S — 08 Mar 2008

I can't believe that my parents let me watch this as a child....actually, it might explain alot!

This review of National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) was written by Laura S on 08 Mar 2008.

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

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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 Jayne L (37) on 10 Dec 2014

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

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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 Enzo L (20) on 15 Feb 2015

Unlike Vacation & Christmas Vacation, the Griswalds (spelt differently in this movie)give a mediocre performance in a plot that's barely strung…

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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 Troy F (601) on 20 Jun 2015

Felt like it was dragging and expected around the end. (1 time, June 2015) AMC…

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By Adrian W (296) on 20 Jun 2015

Felt like it was dragging and expected around the end. (1 time, June 2015) AMC…

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By Carol H (660) 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 Brandon W (1,786) 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 William C (881) on 28 Jan 2015

Grade:Low 6/10 National Lampoons European Vacation is a film that although never lives up it's very good starting film, still manages a few…

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