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StaticSpineJan 2, 2016

I had no idea about the original series, but I liked this one a lot. The jokes are sometimes gross, but hillarious if you accept this kind of humor. One of the best comedies seen recently.

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LeZeeNov 23, 2016

When the family vacation turns into a nightmare!

Having not seen any previous films in this series, I had nothing to compare with it and to blame for. Though I have seen many similar films, but it was not as bad as they say. In this kind ofWhen the family vacation turns into a nightmare!

Having not seen any previous films in this series, I had nothing to compare with it and to blame for. Though I have seen many similar films, but it was not as bad as they say. In this kind of theme, the basic storyline always remains same, the remaining parts like the characters, locations and the diversions in the story developments are the key. I think they did that decently, the two new directors who also penned the screenplay.

Well, this is the story of the Griswold family of a couple and their two teen sons. After realising his family is spiritless with the normal life, the husband surprises his wife and the children to go a vacation. The trip is supposed to have fun, but they find hard to come along in a single mood as a family. Meanwhile, their journey begins to face many hurdles, though they are not giving up. So how memorable their adventure becomes is what unfolds in the remaining section.

The cast was good. Both, Ed Helms and Chritina Applegate was impressive, though the film is not laudable. Not all the jokes, but some of them were really cool and most of them were adult stuffs. Yep, this is an R rating film, not a family film, despite the impression you get from its posters. So for the grown ups, this is not a bad film to give a try. I can't suggest or reject on the merit of its previous installments, because I've already given the reason. People like me can definitely have a good time with it.

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S7ARBVCKAug 6, 2021

Watched this with my kids, and was stunned by the vulgarity of the whole thing, but all 3 of us absolutely laughed our asses off whilst hiding with embarrassment as things go horribly wrong or are just excruciating in every scene. The criticsWatched this with my kids, and was stunned by the vulgarity of the whole thing, but all 3 of us absolutely laughed our asses off whilst hiding with embarrassment as things go horribly wrong or are just excruciating in every scene. The critics have a proper stick up their arses about this - anyone who doesn’t find this really funny (albeit absolutely dreadful) has had a sense of humour bypass. I laughed so much it was like I’d turned on a faucet (ahem).… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodJan 19, 2021

Fun faithful follow up to the originals.
Really skeptical at first but ended up laughing my way through it.
It's full of juvenile humor but it all just works.
I hope they do a sequel.

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RalfbergsJul 24, 2016

I quite enjoyed the movie. Of course it isn't a classic or highly memorable after a few months, but it had many fun moments, it wasn't too tacky or had too many slapstick stuff, plus actors in there were funny too. Of course it is kinda aI quite enjoyed the movie. Of course it isn't a classic or highly memorable after a few months, but it had many fun moments, it wasn't too tacky or had too many slapstick stuff, plus actors in there were funny too. Of course it is kinda a reboot of Lampoon's Vacation and not as good I guess, but it's not like it would be a really bad movie or anything. Many of my friends liked it and if you want to watch a comedy, this is quite a good one compared to others that came out in 2015.… Expand

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ndmattmDec 18, 2015

Thought it was a very funny movie. The critics seem to beat it up a bit but I have found that most of the movies the critics like I (and most others) don't... Is it "Cant stop laughing funny like the Hangover or 40 year old virgin the firstThought it was a very funny movie. The critics seem to beat it up a bit but I have found that most of the movies the critics like I (and most others) don't... Is it "Cant stop laughing funny like the Hangover or 40 year old virgin the first time I saw them? Not even close... but well worth seeing for sure!… Expand

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greatjumel08Aug 4, 2016

This was crazy. The best dramatic comedy ever. Every scene is unforgettable. Every scene is funny. Literally funny. I think I almost laughed from the beginning until the end. There are a lot of awful experiences they had in the movie thatThis was crazy. The best dramatic comedy ever. Every scene is unforgettable. Every scene is funny. Literally funny. I think I almost laughed from the beginning until the end. There are a lot of awful experiences they had in the movie that make laugh and laugh and laugh but at the end, you'll realize that this is a perfect family story that every member of a family must watch. The lesson that I've learned? is this "We may have war between our Father or Mother or our children or brother/sister but at the end of the day, billions of people in this world cannot replace them. No one can. We need to live them with love, respect and fun at the same time." Enjoy watching!… Expand

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4Nick3Mar 5, 2018

Never expected to laugh as much as I did. The jokes are stupid and dirty, but there is no denying that they are hilarious. This movie also has some really strong characters with great actors to portray them. But the movie’s story is reallyNever expected to laugh as much as I did. The jokes are stupid and dirty, but there is no denying that they are hilarious. This movie also has some really strong characters with great actors to portray them. But the movie’s story is really all over the place and the same as the original. But still a solid film.… Expand

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AWESOM-0Jun 17, 2020

Funny movie with a good cast. I think they did a good job doing a sequel instead of a remake.

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d27sJan 21, 2021

I know most people don`t agree with me, but I think this is tied with Christmas Vacation for the best one of the series. The only real complaint I have for this movie is its inappropriateness. I counted over 65 swear words said in this movie.I know most people don`t agree with me, but I think this is tied with Christmas Vacation for the best one of the series. The only real complaint I have for this movie is its inappropriateness. I counted over 65 swear words said in this movie. And 1/3 of them was from the KIDS. Overall, I`d rate this a 8.9/10
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CKhoundAug 1, 2015

Vacation is a great little comedy film. It has a big sense of payback to the original National Lampoons Vacation movie. There are definitely some overlap of the same types of moments in both films. However, this has a lot more of the typicalVacation is a great little comedy film. It has a big sense of payback to the original National Lampoons Vacation movie. There are definitely some overlap of the same types of moments in both films. However, this has a lot more of the typical Hangover type comedy of today. I found it hilarious from start to finish. There were very little down times of no laughing but those moments generally served as a great bit of exposition on the family, their troubles, and what everyone is thinking. In the end you have to know that this is a very potty mouth type of movie, which is fine by me, but if you don't want there to be dirty jokes, and sometimes extremely childish jokes then you might not like this. But if you are up for the type of humor found in 40 Year Old Virgin, Hangover, and Anchorman you will get a lot of enjoyment out of this movie.… Expand

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rainclarkSep 15, 2015

Give yourself a break, relax and have fun with this film. This is worth watching.

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ledaumasAug 1, 2015

We thought this movie was hilarious and others in the audience must concur by the laugh outloud by most of us where scenes were hilarious to some, and other scenes were hilarious to others. The story did not copy the original movie and it hadWe thought this movie was hilarious and others in the audience must concur by the laugh outloud by most of us where scenes were hilarious to some, and other scenes were hilarious to others. The story did not copy the original movie and it had a lot of family sentimentality, and love, mixed in with outrageous scenes one after another during a road trip. It was at times stupid, ridiculous and sometimes cringe worthy, but even then, we had laughs one after the other throughout the entire movie. Great way to spend an evening!… Expand

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LamontRaymondAug 1, 2015

The Chevy Chase cameo is so pathetic, it's one of the low points of the movie. And Beverly D'Angelo's frozen face was a little depressing. I wish these actors and actresses would just go au natural - would look so much more normal.

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Tss5078Aug 20, 2015

I'm not the biggest comedy fan and I never liked Chevy Chase, but the new Vacation movie peaked my interested because of it's star, Ed Helms. Helms is one of the funniest men in Hollywood today and never really gets the recognition heI'm not the biggest comedy fan and I never liked Chevy Chase, but the new Vacation movie peaked my interested because of it's star, Ed Helms. Helms is one of the funniest men in Hollywood today and never really gets the recognition he deserves, always being a member of the pack, but he truly shines in one of his few stand alone roles. Twenty years after the original Vacation, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) wants to relive his vacation to Wally World with his own family, and as expected, nothing seems to go as planned. Helms was truly hysterical and in my opinion easily outshines Chevy's performance in the original film, but Helms isn't the only star of note in this film. 11 year old Steele Steebins almost steals the show as Kevin Griswold. From beating on his older brother to his perfectly timed one liners, this kid was absolutely hysterical, and has a bright future ahead of him. Together with Helms and a classic story this movie had me laughing so hard, there were tears in my eyes. Often times when companies decide to remake classic films, they are little more than a farce of the original, but in the case of Vacation, the remake overtake the original by leaps and bounds. Simply put this is the funniest movie I have seen in a couple of years. I thought it would be good, but it went far beyond all expectations, and is now our latest must see movie!… Expand

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nnoomAug 3, 2015

I'm a 28 year old male, and I laughed during nearly the entire movie. Sure, some of the scenes are stupid, but that's to be expected from pretty much any comedy. I came out of it thinking, "I'm probably going to buy this one when it comes outI'm a 28 year old male, and I laughed during nearly the entire movie. Sure, some of the scenes are stupid, but that's to be expected from pretty much any comedy. I came out of it thinking, "I'm probably going to buy this one when it comes out on Blu-Ray." - To the people who are bashing it and giving it ridiculously low ratings, I'm fairly sure nothing would have made you happy. You likely hate reboots in the first place, and find yourself too elite to laugh at "potty humor" and "profanity." Get over yourselves, "movie critics." It's bad enough that every movie review we're forced to digest is already biased due to your preconceived notions and the mood you were in at the time. In fact, you should preface your reviews with how you felt that morning, so that we can take them with the appropriate amount of salt. The movie was good, it was funnier than anything else that's been out this year, and it's worth a watch in the theater. Check it out!… Expand

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wadewilliamsAug 10, 2015

I got my money's worth of laughs from this movie, but that's about it. The underwear scene with the huge, long bulge was priceless. However, this should have been a made-for-TV movie, late late nite TV, that is.

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TheDude-Aug 26, 2015

Vacation is a funny movie with just the right amount of Witt and gross out humour the previous films had even if it does go a little overboard sometimes and if your a fan of the series you will appreciate the many references.

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LegoLover58Aug 30, 2015

This movie is a shameless cash-in milking a classic.

There too many scenes were flat-out disgusting as hell. You're basically paying for a **** attempt at a updated version of a classic that's been turned to **** by its awful as hellThis movie is a shameless cash-in milking a classic.

There too many scenes were flat-out disgusting as hell.

You're basically paying for a **** attempt at a updated version of a classic that's been turned to **** by its awful as hell sequels.

Congratulations Warner Bros. You greedy vultures have sucked the very life out of a classic.… Expand

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Kevin1370Aug 2, 2015

This is quite possibly the most star-studded comedy out there since the second Anchorman, and that’s saying something. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Hell, I laughed more to this than to any of the recent Adam SandlerThis is quite possibly the most star-studded comedy out there since the second Anchorman, and that’s saying something. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Hell, I laughed more to this than to any of the recent Adam Sandler movies. Well, that’s not saying much either.

National Lampoon’s Vacation revolutionized the 80s comedies. So its natural for Hollywood to do what it does best, which is milking the **** out of the franchise, between 1983 and 2015 there are total of six Vacation movies, and judging by their reviews the qualities took a severe dip after the original. American pie, anyone?
But the stories for all of these films are basically the same, a family that goes on a vacation that goes terribly wrong. A simple enough premise, which leaves the films’ quality solely based on their executions.

Now, before I get any further, I am aware that this new installment of Vacation is not doing so hot in theaters. With an embarrassing 29% on Rotten Tomatoes the last time I checked, this at first glance appears to be just another cash-garb on top an already overdone, stayed-passed-its-welcome franchise. The Hangover movies, anyone? But hey, it was either this or Pixels, and I swear Billy Madison is not getting any more of my money.

But back to what I was saying, yes I am aware that the movie has received some pretty bad reviews. So I went in with a very lay back attitude and expected very, very little from it. The theater that we walked into was empty. Let me repeat that so you can understand. On the opening day the theater was empty. That just confirmed my expectation even further. And then I sat through the trailers and the regal cinema train ride and the movie started and TO MY SURPRISE, my first laugh – I remember this very distinctly because I timed it – came at the 4 minute mark, that’s right ladies and gents - 4 freaking minutes into the movie I was not grinning not chuckling but downright laughing out loud.

And then I was like, is it my intelligence? How was I liking a movie that the majority of the sane moviegoers hated? But as the movie went on, I began to realize that maybe – just maybe – there’s more to the movie than what people give it credit for. Sure, it’s dumb and some jokes and downright offensive and some of the laughs are very thrown in there and just didn’t feel appropriate, it manages to take all of that very non-seriously. And I love comedies that know it is just some product to make people who have nothing to do with their life giggle and have a good time without being all high and mighty about it. And Vacation worked for me precisely because of that. There was a part when Ed Helmes character said something like, screw the original vacation the reboot will stand on its own. Of course, it was part of a conversation about the upcoming family vacation rather than the original movie but it was a very flat out wink to the audience that says “Hey we’re just doing what we do so take it easy” and I appreciated that. Simple, dumb, ridiculous, fun. And with the low expectations I had, this was exactly what I wanted and then some.

I admit, I have not seen the original, so maybe I would’ve been much more critical if I did. But hey, I didn’t see it so I could judge this movie purely from a silly comedy point of view without the nostalgic factor playing a part. Which I think is what a lot of people who dissed them movie seemed to have done. I mean it’s understandable; their childhood memories of a classic are tarnished by this piece of **** like WTF? But for me, stepping aside from the nostalgia for a moment and without judging a film that doesn’t even take itself that seriously and tone down the harsh attitude and unreasonably high expectation that reboots tend to generate – which I don’t understand why at all, I mean Total Recall anyone? Or Robocop? Reboots are baaaaad. Reboots are evil. But put aside all that and simply judge it as a dumb family road trip comedy, it is…still pretty dumb but definitely deserve more recognition than people are giving right now. The stars had amazing chemistry, some of the jokes were predictable but solid, and the whole slew of celebrities cameos made this journey very fun. Spoiler alert - when certain someone from the Walking Dead popped up I just lost it. Just for that alone, the fact that so many actors and actresses are willing to be part of this classic franchise regardless of its potential bad quality shows their love and appreciation for the movie, and despite all of its silliness, maybe we should appreciate it more as well? Just food for thought.

It’s not a perfect movie, hell, far from it, BUT, is it so horrendous that you have to stay away? Most definitely not, in my opinion, this movie was funnier than both the Hangover 2 and 3. So before I go check out the original Vacation, I will say this: go in with the right attitude and you’ll be surprised by what you’ll find.… Expand

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NedSmanksSep 17, 2015

Expect little, gain a lot... kinda.

The original Vacation movies were a huge part of my youth. Was very sceptical about a reboot/follow up/studio rehash and I'm not a huge fan of Ed Helms. However, watching this, (initially through myExpect little, gain a lot... kinda.

The original Vacation movies were a huge part of my youth. Was very sceptical about a reboot/follow up/studio rehash and I'm not a huge fan of Ed Helms. However, watching this, (initially through my fingers expecting a cringe-fest) I actually saw past the lack of Griswaldy-ness (yep) and genuinely liked the film as a standalone comedy. Christina Applegate is excellent, the two children are mostly funny and not slightly annoying and Chris Hemsworth's cameo is simply hilarious.

It's only really Ed Helms who doesn't get my vote as Rusty but on the whole, it's a decent comedy with a few laugh out loud moments. If you take off your 'Fan Of The Originals' hat and see through the thin plot, lack of Griswaldy-Ness (again), OTT toilet humour and the use of too much swearing then you can expect to gain an hour and a half's worth of serviceable entertainment.

And lastly, the nods to the original films are well spaced although the movie does depend on them to remind you this is the Griswalds we are supposed to be watching. And it's still kinda sad to see Chevy looking so old and being shoehorned in for the authenticity of the title, but, it made me feel nostalgic seeing him in this so I guess it's a good send off for his character. Now, back to the original films, where's my Wally World cap?… Expand

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lukechristianscJul 30, 2015

"Vacation" will give you hearty laughs and a bit of charm, the film does not copy off the same jokes that National Lampoon's Vacation had but it does do a pretty solid job of attributing the first one. The problem with this movie is it"Vacation" will give you hearty laughs and a bit of charm, the film does not copy off the same jokes that National Lampoon's Vacation had but it does do a pretty solid job of attributing the first one. The problem with this movie is it forgets the the charm, wit, and heart, that the Griswald family use to, but Helms does have Chase's charisma and like ability as the goofy dumb-witted father and does a fine job filling in Chase's shoes. This R-rated satire is pure gold and shares it with the PG-13 heart, but some of the mean spirited jokes didn't work also some of the some jokes did fall flat. With Ed Helms as Rusty son of Clark (Chevy Chase) and Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), is all grown up and he takes his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and his two sons James (Skyler Gisondo) and Kevin (Steele Stebbins) to Wally World. It's not better than the original, but does step it up with raucous R rating, but at least it does have some of the heart I laughed my ass off at it. Grade A-… Expand

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gab19Jul 31, 2015

Very funny movie, alot of crude humor and swearing but what else did you expect from an r rated reboot of an 80's classic. If you do not take the movie too seriously you will enjoy it.
does not deserve all the negative review it is getting.

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ThegodfathersonJul 30, 2015

What works about Vacation is that the Griswolds come off as a normal, imperfect family who, despite not having any huge dramas to overcome, have recognisable problems that the audience can get behind in an otherwise heightened world. That, asWhat works about Vacation is that the Griswolds come off as a normal, imperfect family who, despite not having any huge dramas to overcome, have recognisable problems that the audience can get behind in an otherwise heightened world. That, as with the original movies, is what makes it the more satisfying and entertaining watch than you’d perhaps expect.… Expand

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joeaAug 2, 2015

The Vacation series has transitioned from clever and charming series, to a vulgar, sexually explicit waste-pile with dialog targeted for middle school potty mouths.

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DevilHoundJul 30, 2015

Instead of popcorn this movie should come with a gun. You should at least have the option to shoot yourself instead of watching this "movie". How IGN rated this higher than Mission Impossible I will never know.

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EikastJul 29, 2015

Vacation is a great popcorn flick for those who want to see a comedy movie. No, it's not the greatest comedy movie of all time. But it's worth paying your hard earned money to watch it, at least in my opinion. Unfortunately the trailersVacation is a great popcorn flick for those who want to see a comedy movie. No, it's not the greatest comedy movie of all time. But it's worth paying your hard earned money to watch it, at least in my opinion. Unfortunately the trailers spoiled some of the laughs but there were still some good ones left. The movie pays a decent tribute to the original vacation movie back in 1984. My wife disliked the original movie (I rented it the other day), but she liked watching this movie.… Expand

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lghulmAug 21, 2015

Nowhere near as bad as people say it is. Actually the whole cinema was laughing so hard tears were coming out of there eyes throughout the movie. Yes it is stupid humour, but for whatever reason it is funnier than most of the crap that hasNowhere near as bad as people say it is. Actually the whole cinema was laughing so hard tears were coming out of there eyes throughout the movie. Yes it is stupid humour, but for whatever reason it is funnier than most of the crap that has come out of Hollywood for the last decade -and funnier than the original (but respectful).… Expand

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kuehnauSep 30, 2015

Vacation is all the raunchy humor and laughs that comes with such a title, perhaps a little bit more "adult" then it's grandparents, Vacation if a fun, filthy, heart warming story of a family simply trying to keep it together. Reminds me aVacation is all the raunchy humor and laughs that comes with such a title, perhaps a little bit more "adult" then it's grandparents, Vacation if a fun, filthy, heart warming story of a family simply trying to keep it together. Reminds me a lot of my own family and the kind of dumb, stupid stuff we had to suffer through.

I don't consider this a reboot, this is a sequel to a film. It makes the clearly apparent via characters and story line. Young Rusty is now a man with his own family and his own problems and he attempts to revive his family through a family vacation to the place he so fondly remembers,

It may not be a National Lampoons film, but it's still great on it's own merits. All the haters are just turds with no lives and looking for something to complain about. Out of all the movies that have been shown in 2015, this one does not deserve the hate it gets.… Expand

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horcrux2007Aug 1, 2015

Out of all the reboots and remakes being made today, a reboot of the National Lampoon's Vacation series is one that I would never expect to need a reboot. I love the original Vacation series, even the ill-received Vegas Vacation, and evenOut of all the reboots and remakes being made today, a reboot of the National Lampoon's Vacation series is one that I would never expect to need a reboot. I love the original Vacation series, even the ill-received Vegas Vacation, and even though I had low expectations for the newest installment in the series, I was looking forward to a new Vacation movie. Boy was this a letdown. This time around, Rusty decides that he is going to take his family to Walley World before it closes forever, and Rusty promises that this time "will be different" than the first time he went to Walley World. They set off in their bizarre European car to the amusement park, and the usual Griswold madness ensues. While there are a couple of laughs to be found on this trip to Walley World, the new Vacation is just a raunchier and much more mean-spirited version of the original film, making for a rather awkward and sometimes even unpleasant viewing. A lot of the humor in the first movie was dramatic rather than situational. The jokes would happen while the scene played normally, rather than having scenes that only existed for the punch-line. It more closely resembles Adam Sandler's fun yet disappointing Grown Ups than any of the first Vacation movies. Probably the worst thing about this movie was that, in the first movie, Clark made it seem like Walley World was the greatest place on Earth, so there was a sense of urgency on the trip there, and it made us feel some sympathy for the Griswold's whenever something bad happened to them on the way. In this movie, the destination is never made out to be some spectacular place, which really didn't make me feel like it was that big of a deal when the Griswolds found themselves in a pool of human waste or going white water rafting with a suicidal tour guide. The new Vacation is much more of a misfire than a disaster, since it is a fun movie at times, but you won't find much to like about this movie, even if you're a die-hard fan of the other Vacation films.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerNov 27, 2015

Let's be honest, taking a vacation with your family sucks. Overblown expectations and the irritating trip to the destination usually lead to their downfall. The original Vacation did a good job of capturing the worst aspects on them andLet's be honest, taking a vacation with your family sucks. Overblown expectations and the irritating trip to the destination usually lead to their downfall. The original Vacation did a good job of capturing the worst aspects on them and presented them in a humorous manner. Well the series is back in this pseudo-reboot, and the results are hilarious.

You have to be willing to deal with vulgar humor and gross out gags, but it's certainly no harder to watch than the average R-rated comedy. Especially since the gags come at a near-constant rate and almost always land gracefully. The pacing is a little weird, but I found myself laughing constantly throughout.

The great thing is the movie does a good job of capturing family issues everyone has. Even if they are presented in a more over-the-top fashion. The bond of family is actually pretty strong here, even if it's harder to pick up on it among all of the jokes. There's some heart to be found.

The movie has some really great cameos. Be they the exciting return of character from the original, or just more brief ones like Charlie Day and Norman Reedus, it's pretty cool to see their inclusions in more one-off jokes. A particular standout is Chris Hemsworth.

With some great nods to the original and plenty of it's own unique ideas, 2015's Vacation proves to be a successful revival of the series. Well, provided you enjoy R-rated humor that is. If you do then be prepared for a lot of laughs. It's a great, modern take on the classic. While I wouldn't recommend going into it expecting it to be exactly like the original, it hits some of the same ideas in new ways. Those who followed the series and can deal with more modern R-rated humor can still be entertained. I, for one, enjoyed almost every bit of it, and wouldn't mind traveling with the new generation of Griswolds again.… Expand

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JohnMasterLAug 21, 2015

Repleta de clichés y repleta de chistes malos (uno que otro te puede sacar una sonrisa) Vacaciones es una mala comedia, una típica familia se va de vacaciones y durante su viaje les ocurren un sin fin de problemas que se supone que te tienenRepleta de clichés y repleta de chistes malos (uno que otro te puede sacar una sonrisa) Vacaciones es una mala comedia, una típica familia se va de vacaciones y durante su viaje les ocurren un sin fin de problemas que se supone que te tienen que dar risa. El guion es tonto y no tiene mucho sentido, de hecho no es necesario ver las conversaciones flojas e innecesarias, repletas de temas que no son nada interesantes, te las puedes saltar y no te perderás de nada. En conclusión, Vacaciones es mala, uno que otro chiste se salva, pero en general, apestan, no dan risa y aburren. Una típica historia ya vista en otras películas y muchas situaciones clichés que no dan gracia.… Expand

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DCEdmondsAug 3, 2015

"Vacation" 10 Scale Rating: 4.0 (Bad) ...

The Good: When it works, it works well. On more than a couple of occasions, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Christina Applegate, for example, was much funnier than expected and Chris"Vacation" 10 Scale Rating: 4.0 (Bad) ...

The Good: When it works, it works well. On more than a couple of occasions, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Christina Applegate, for example, was much funnier than expected and Chris Hemsworth's scenes (while fairly brief) were also amusing. The real stars of the film though was the kids. Played by Skyler Gisondo and Steele Stebbins, the pair stole the show when it was their turn to provide the laughs. The film also had a few good cameos, highlighted by Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo reprising their roles from previous Vacation films. The story itself wasn't a bad idea as far as remakes/re-boots go. Re-visiting the Giswalds, with Rusty now as the father figure for his own family, is a comedic premise with a lot of potential.

The Bad: Unfortunately, the film doesn't capitalize on that potential. The main issues is Ed Helms, who is hands down the weak link of the cast. Usually sufficiently funny, Helms never quite clicks as Rusty Griswald and the majority of his scenes fall flat. Furthermore, some of the cameos are almost painful to watch as some of their scenes drag on, despite not being even remotely funny. Lastly, unlike previous Vacation films, this offering lacks any semblance of heart or charm. Relying way too much on gross-out humor and random acts of violence, the film simply tries too hard to live up to it's predecessors when it should have focused more on being a solid comedy.… Expand

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LaDresdenMonkeyAug 30, 2015

For such a great cast, this movie was beyond disappointing. I do not mind dirty jokes but don't drag them and make them unnecessarily stale. I feel like the only good part in the whole movie was when they went to meet Chevy Chase. And he wasFor such a great cast, this movie was beyond disappointing. I do not mind dirty jokes but don't drag them and make them unnecessarily stale. I feel like the only good part in the whole movie was when they went to meet Chevy Chase. And he was not even on for 10 minutes.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJan 12, 2016

Definitely not as good as We' re the Millers for sure! It was long, and sometimes boring, but the laughs were pretty funny. I guess it was just because I expected too much. Overall, it was a bit disappointing but still watch it if you wantDefinitely not as good as We' re the Millers for sure! It was long, and sometimes boring, but the laughs were pretty funny. I guess it was just because I expected too much. Overall, it was a bit disappointing but still watch it if you want some solid laughs.… Expand

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TheKavehJAug 6, 2015

The thing about Vacation is, its pretty good and bad at the same time. First, I thought it was hilarious. I was laughing the whole time. The problem with it is the last 30 minutes or so or uneventful, unneeded, and boring. Overall, I didn'tThe thing about Vacation is, its pretty good and bad at the same time. First, I thought it was hilarious. I was laughing the whole time. The problem with it is the last 30 minutes or so or uneventful, unneeded, and boring. Overall, I didn't think it was as bad as everybody said it was.… Expand

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peterj007Aug 22, 2015

This film is very funny indeed. I loved it from start to finish. The humour comes thick and fast and in places, the humour is near the knuckle. I'm guessing the bad reviews are coming from the easily offended. I'm a fan of the original seriesThis film is very funny indeed. I loved it from start to finish. The humour comes thick and fast and in places, the humour is near the knuckle. I'm guessing the bad reviews are coming from the easily offended. I'm a fan of the original series and although this one stands well on its own, it also pays good homage to the original.… Expand

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A7sus4Aug 10, 2015

Despite some excess visual penis jokes this movie had some great laughs in it. The casting was perfect, the pace was right, and the nods to the original including the use of "Holiday Road" added a nice touch of nostalgia without coming acrossDespite some excess visual penis jokes this movie had some great laughs in it. The casting was perfect, the pace was right, and the nods to the original including the use of "Holiday Road" added a nice touch of nostalgia without coming across as a rip off. If you enjoyed the other Vacations and generally like Ed Helms you're gonna enjoy this.… Expand

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edgerunner1Aug 2, 2015

Great movie, a little of the humor fell flat but a lot of the humor was LOL. The rest of the crowd in the theater seemed to enjoy the movie as much or more than we (family) did and it was a packed theater. Everyone has a right to judge thisGreat movie, a little of the humor fell flat but a lot of the humor was LOL. The rest of the crowd in the theater seemed to enjoy the movie as much or more than we (family) did and it was a packed theater. Everyone has a right to judge this movie as they see fit but it seems that pro critics at times loose sight of just enjoying a movie for its entertainment value. Hence one explanation for the low scores of this movie.… Expand

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urieaalAug 30, 2015

This movie, Is not even in the same class as any other national lampoons vaction movies "starying chevy chase".

I love all of chevy chasess movies, This homage is one big steamy brown bag of burning cow **** in comparison. I cant stand theThis movie, Is not even in the same class as any other national lampoons vaction movies "starying chevy chase".

I love all of chevy chasess movies, This homage is one big steamy brown bag of burning cow **** in comparison. I cant stand the actor, "dont know his name" that plays rusty." he played in the office us version.. hes just sooo terrible, it makes me gag.… Expand

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ydnar4Oct 14, 2015

I did not see the original Vacation movies but I was hoping that this movie would persuade me to check out the other films, sadly the Vacation remake does not do that. The film is very robotic in its delivery and there is very little passionI did not see the original Vacation movies but I was hoping that this movie would persuade me to check out the other films, sadly the Vacation remake does not do that. The film is very robotic in its delivery and there is very little passion to this project at all. The attempts at comedy usually fail and it relies far too much on gross out humour. I like Ed Helms and Christina Applegate in most roles and I would say that this films failure is not their fault but Ed Helms does not have the charisma to lead this film. Chevy Chase is one of the most well respected comedy stars of all time and Helms just cannot fill his shoes. I really can't see many people enjoying this movie even if you are a fan of the original.… Expand

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vgmkyleAug 31, 2015

Not only was the script unbelievable, but it was gross and boring. None of the characters were interesting, and it doesn't live up to the classic movies and never should have been made. The cameos actually come off as insulting being in aNot only was the script unbelievable, but it was gross and boring. None of the characters were interesting, and it doesn't live up to the classic movies and never should have been made. The cameos actually come off as insulting being in a movie as horrible as this one.… Expand

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preciouskikiAug 2, 2015

• PROS: Wonderful cast, and everyone is funny and sometimes even a little bit touching. Ed Helms is just naturally likable and very funny. His Rusty character has a good heart and isn't afraid to show his vulnerabilities to his wife, and• PROS: Wonderful cast, and everyone is funny and sometimes even a little bit touching. Ed Helms is just naturally likable and very funny. His Rusty character has a good heart and isn't afraid to show his vulnerabilities to his wife, and that adds to the movie's charm. Christina Applegate is spot-on perfect as the wife and is also very funny. I loved the characters of the older son (Skyler Gisondo) and Rusty's sister Audrey and her husband (the always-wonderful Leslie Mann and Chris Hemsworth). Charlie Day is very funny as the white-water rafting guide. The references to the original movie are also clever, and it was good to see Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo.

• CONS: I really could have done without the scatalogical humor. Too much vomit and feces humor. If you want to throw in a touch of that stuff to appeal to modern audiences, OK, I can handle it, but this movie does go overboard with that stuff. It goes on too long, and I had to look away. With a cast as immensely talented as this one, you don't NEED to resort to that kind of bathroom humor. Although it was great to see Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, their characters deserved better writing. Same thing goes for the youngest son Kevin (Steele Stebbins). They made him too unlikeable and foul-mouthed. It's not that I mind the curse words, because I swear like a sailor, but if you're going to have those words come out of a little kid's mouth, it should be funnier.

• THE UPSHOT: If you go into it with moderate expectations, you will probably enjoy it. Don't believe the people who are giving it really bad reviews. I've seen better, but I've seen worse. I'd like to see Ed Helms and Christina Applegate in more movies, as they are both very entertaining performers.… Expand

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TrilobiteGAug 31, 2015

There was one scene where a laughed my ass off and there were a few sweet scenes, but vacation is ultimately in the layer of comedies that are here for a while then forgotten with poor plot points and scenes that make you exclaim 'What? ThatThere was one scene where a laughed my ass off and there were a few sweet scenes, but vacation is ultimately in the layer of comedies that are here for a while then forgotten with poor plot points and scenes that make you exclaim 'What? That would never happen'. Oh, and the little brother in this movie? Go f*ck yourself, one of the most annoying characters in cinema history.l… Expand

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BrianMcCriticNov 4, 2015

I admit the trailer for this film got me excited. Unfortunately the movie itself is awful. Except for the characters this film has no real connection in tone or laughs to any of the original Vacation films. Just a terrible effort. D

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violinguy88Aug 11, 2015

Two things stood out when I watched Vacation - first, this film does not resemble any of the original films in any way except in its characters; and second - it is, despite its many failings, a pretty funny movie.

Those expecting to seeTwo things stood out when I watched Vacation - first, this film does not resemble any of the original films in any way except in its characters; and second - it is, despite its many failings, a pretty funny movie.

Those expecting to see the good clean fun of the original films will be sorely disappointed. This film, while quite funny at times, is extremely R-rated. It's almost as if the filmmakers decided that they were going to get an R rating anyways, so why not go for it. The language was astounding, even in the opening music (it reminded me a bit of Office Space in its use of explicit gangster rap). And don't even get me started on the pedophile jokes. They were everywhere, and I even caught myself laughing during the big "reveal" toward the end with a hilarious guest star. Then I turned to my wife and said, "Wait, that's not funny at all."

The film did have lots of laughs, but the story was a bit predictable. There were attempts at seriousness here and there, but they only detracted from the film rather than add any emotional strings to pull at. The kids in the film are good, but their conflict is resolved in a very strange and unfunny way. The addition of Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo was nice, but Chevy looked tired and his ol' reliable clumsy gags were forced.

Let me also say that Ed Helms is (and has always been) a superior comedic talent. If not for him, this film would be complete garbage. He gives 100% throughout and delivers a terrific performance. And yes, he even sings. Again.

So, while this movie is being killed by the critics, it is certainly worth a look if you want some cheap, profane, and gross laughs. Ed Helms is a star, even in a film as flawed as this one.… Expand

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ToFewViewsNov 30, 2015

Vacation is attempting to bring back the classic series but sadly fails and just ends up feeling awkward and unfunny. The humor is very dull and at times not funny at all. There are a few moments of hope for Vacation at times but most areVacation is attempting to bring back the classic series but sadly fails and just ends up feeling awkward and unfunny. The humor is very dull and at times not funny at all. There are a few moments of hope for Vacation at times but most are from characters not part of the main cast and are just cameos. Vacation does have a decent cast with Ed Helms and Christina Applegate but apparently can't help this movie. If your looking for something to get a few cheap laughs out of I'm sure there is something better then this but if not.....well I guess.… Expand

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ReplicanteDec 4, 2015

Too bad. They forgot the fun cousin Eddie. Jokes about very serious subjects did not please me. I smiled a few times . Only five times throughout the film. The 1983 original is infinitely superior.

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CMoviesDec 31, 2015

If you like unfunny dick jokes and shock humor that makes your stomach churn more than actually laugh, this is the film for you. Anything good that happens in this film is ALWAYS countered by something bad, and you lose all optimism for theIf you like unfunny dick jokes and shock humor that makes your stomach churn more than actually laugh, this is the film for you. Anything good that happens in this film is ALWAYS countered by something bad, and you lose all optimism for the characters (who you don't give a **** about anyway.) This movie is atrocious, I'd rather give myself a vasectomy with a pair of safety scissors as opposed to watching this again.… Expand

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hanneguacamoleNov 20, 2015

How can a movie about a family be so misogynistic? Utterly disappointed with the 6th grade humor and jokes that no person that anyone in the audience should laugh at. Cultural appropriation? Check. Horrible (I mean soooo bad) jokes? Check.How can a movie about a family be so misogynistic? Utterly disappointed with the 6th grade humor and jokes that no person that anyone in the audience should laugh at. Cultural appropriation? Check. Horrible (I mean soooo bad) jokes? Check. Stereotypes to the **** brim? Check! LAUGHING AT PEOPLE'S DEATH AND SUFFERING? You're out. Goodbye, Vacation.… Expand

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Jess_HillAug 23, 2015

Whilst I laughed a great deal throughout, this film doesn't have enough heart to make you care about the characters. The charm of the original films lay in the fact that you were ultimately sympathetic to the Griswald's in their naiveWhilst I laughed a great deal throughout, this film doesn't have enough heart to make you care about the characters. The charm of the original films lay in the fact that you were ultimately sympathetic to the Griswald's in their naive attempts to bond, making this more of a parody rather than a reboot. The tropes are worn, the dialogue is peppered with an over abundance of expletives that have no purpose, the storyline is predictable, and the humour is solid but nothing new, relying heavily on well-worn ideas - the requisite mix of toilet humour, slapstick, sexism and obligatory 80's style gratuitous nudity get laughs in the moment, but nothing particularly memorable. 5.22/10… Expand

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marcelgermannNov 7, 2015

Vacation sucks!
Eine Komödie die unlustig und dumm ist, keine Person interessiert mich, dieser Film nervt von Anfang bis Ende, die sogenannten Witze sind unglaublich flach und peinlich

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AlmostearlyNov 19, 2015

Either I lost my sense of humor, or this movie makes Dumb And Dumber To seem like the funniest movie of the year. First of all, all the characters involved in this sh*tty movie are dumbasses and the same dumbasses you see on either tv or someEither I lost my sense of humor, or this movie makes Dumb And Dumber To seem like the funniest movie of the year. First of all, all the characters involved in this sh*tty movie are dumbasses and the same dumbasses you see on either tv or some other sh*tty movie. Second, this movie tries so hard to hit you right in the funny bone which I think it missed me. I don't even know what to say about Ed Helms playing the worst character in his career. And last but not least, being an **** got way too boring, I'm talking about the little prick in this movie. I feel like I have said too much and I'm going to be honest here. This movie gives nothing new, the same humor you see in other sh*tty movies, it doesn't give anything interesting at all, and the characters are easy to hate. Not too happy to see some people saying that this is the "funniest movie ever".… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 13, 2016

"What could go wrong?" --- Movie's tagline.

Well, everything went wrong with this vacation and we're going to get out of this vacation before it gets worse.

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LeroyTatersOct 29, 2016

Sucked fat cocks. Big ole fat cocks............................................................................................... cccccccccccooooooooooooccccccccckkkkkkkksssssssss

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Cole-bradJan 6, 2019

this is the worst movie i have ever seen don't watch this rotten pile of garbage

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MikeWazowski2May 12, 2019

This movie is f***ing terrible. I don’t get the positive user score, hell even the critic score is still too high. This is the second worst movie I have seen in my life, it was so bad that me and my family decided to turn it off in the firstThis movie is f***ing terrible. I don’t get the positive user score, hell even the critic score is still too high. This is the second worst movie I have seen in my life, it was so bad that me and my family decided to turn it off in the first half hour. Yeah, it’s that bad. There is a pottymouth 10 year old kid that repeatedly says the f bomb and there is a cringeworthy college puking scene, let that set the tone for you. This movie is just so unfunny and I seen a lot of bad comedies, but be warned and just never ever seek out this one, it’s horrible.… Expand

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qqziiJan 15, 2023

Mediocre light non-committal comedy. Few good and funny moments. There is absolutely no "growing up" of characters, no changes, so it's not clear why all this was conceived at all.

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TVJerryAug 20, 2015

Ed Helms plays adult Rusty Griswold (the son from the original movie), who takes his family cross country to Walley World. Their trip has plenty of mishaps: some of them are genuinely funny and many are gross or crude. The most enjoyableEd Helms plays adult Rusty Griswold (the son from the original movie), who takes his family cross country to Walley World. Their trip has plenty of mishaps: some of them are genuinely funny and many are gross or crude. The most enjoyable character is actually the young brother (Steele Stebbins), who's a foul-mouth bully (sure, it's an easy joke, but he pulled it off). The first hour is peppy and liberally sprinkled with laugh-out-loud gags. The second half loses some of the comic momentum, but the soundtrack adds musical energy. NOTE: Don't miss the opening montage of hilarious vacation fotos gone bad (actually, the comic highlight of the film).… Expand

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imthenoobNov 5, 2015

A needless reboot? Absolutely but it honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Very typical and predictable but still a good amount of laughs. I liked it enough to recommend renting it but that's about it. It's a decent comedy butA needless reboot? Absolutely but it honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Very typical and predictable but still a good amount of laughs. I liked it enough to recommend renting it but that's about it. It's a decent comedy but nothing worth praising.… Expand

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csw12Oct 6, 2015

The movie is lazy, disgusting, and not funny at times but the characters do their parts the best they can for what they're given. The Chris Hemsworth scenes where funny and I have no idea what happened to Chevy Chase. He needs to be seen by a doctor.

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tvnewsguidoSep 26, 2015

This movie is stupid but that's kinda the point.

It elicited more eyerolls than belly laughs. You can see that they had a decent script. This is only evident in the bits with the kids because you don't have the "comedian" chewing andThis movie is stupid but that's kinda the point.

It elicited more eyerolls than belly laughs.

You can see that they had a decent script. This is only evident in the bits with the kids because you don't have the "comedian" chewing and spitting scenery.

In those moments without the movie's "star," there is a funny film with a great deal of heart. Unfortunately, that bit is only about 20 minutes of the finished product.… Expand

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eeykDec 1, 2021

Good movie i like it but has some cheap nazi humor inside that didn't really fit the movie.

Overal 6/10

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WJSMar 19, 2016

I'm not sure why someone decided that it was necessary to remake a comedy classic in such a crude and rude manner. Despite the valiant efforts of the talented cast, this movie is not very funny. Let's hope that they don't decide to make aI'm not sure why someone decided that it was necessary to remake a comedy classic in such a crude and rude manner. Despite the valiant efforts of the talented cast, this movie is not very funny. Let's hope that they don't decide to make a series of remakes based on the originals.… Expand

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SzenSep 11, 2015

It's gross and in many times extremely uncomfortable to watch but still "Vacation" has many funny moments and a talented cast, that saves this mediocre comedy.

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JanScottfrmOttDec 2, 2015

This is a funny movie. It's well paced and bizarrely weird. The cast is great. The humour is gross and the language sometimes raw but that's comedy. People go on comparing this film to the National Lampoon one as if that matters. I had a good laugh.

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kpmJan 6, 2016

Hilarious film that is not to be taken seriously or compared to old ones. Belly laugh for most of the film. Great if you don't want to concentrate on plot and just relax.

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XeecosMar 2, 2021

Some dumb jokes but over all it was really funny. I couldn't stop laughing most of the time.

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milloy9Jul 18, 2020

Vacation is a standard I’m eating too much food watching a random Netflix film. It’s funny and made me laugh, some good cameos but it’s not anything ground breaking either... and that’s okay I just wanna get fat and laugh

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frightopiaApr 10, 2023

I am not a big fan of comedy reboots, but this one is okay compared to others.

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