Review of Vacation (2015) by James F — 23 May 2016

Ed Helms is no Chevy Chase. But then again, neither is Chevy Chase, anymore.

This review of Vacation (2015) was written by James F on 23 May 2016.

Vacation has generally received mixed reviews.

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