National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Warner Bros. | Release Date: December 1, 1989 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
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Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
10
Negative:
3
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80
IGNAndy Patrizio
This movie has always been a favorite when it comes to the nuttiness of Christmas and family, and it's still a riot. Have a merry dysfunctional Christmas. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff [Not Credited]
Solid family fare with plenty of yocks...For the most part, helmer Jeremiah Chechik makes an adept debut, injecting plenty of energy and spirit. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterStaff [Not Credited]
Credit first-time director Jeremiah S. Chechik for his sure-handed rein on Christmas Vacation's polar opposites of sentimental and satirical sides. It makes for a smooth-sledding comedy. Read full review
63
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
For those who like a little Grinch with their yuletide cheer, this movie isn't totally ho-ho-hopeless. In fact, you can even say it glows occasionally - especially with 2,500 imported Christmas bulbs a-twinkling on the Griswold abode. [1 Dec 1989, p.4D]
63
ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
One of the great unanswered questions in Hollywood is how Chevy Chase still gets work. Although his appeal is not as incomprehensible as that of, say, Pauly Shore, it's not obvious, either; "range" is one word no one will ever use in conjunction with Chase's acting ability. Read full review
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