Review of National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) by Dc F — 14 Dec 2012

Tied with 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' as my favorite John Hughes movie.

This review of National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) was written by Dc F on 14 Dec 2012.

National Lampoon's Vacation has generally received positive reviews.

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