National Lampoon's Vacation
Warner Bros. | Release Date: July 29, 1983 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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70
VarietyStaff [Not Credited]
National Lampoon’s Vacation is an enjoyable trip through familiar comedy landscapes. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
National Lampoon's Vacation, which is more controlled than other Lampoon movies have been, is careful not to stray too far from its target. The result is a confident humor and throwaway style that helps sustain the laughs - of which there are quite a few. Read full review
70
NewsweekDavid Ansen
While there are few huge laughs, the very lack of pushiness in Harold Ramis's direction comes as comic relief. [8 Aug 1983, p.55]
70
Washington PostGary Arnold
This is certainly Chase's most likable vehicle to date, and he endows Mr. Griswold with a sincere sort of goofiness. [29 July 1983, p.D1]
70
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
It's no masterpiece, but compared to the toothless comedies of its era, its attack on American mythology seems almost worthy of Preston Sturges. Read full review
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