National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)

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Summary: "And To All A...Cousin Eddie?"
Review: The Griswold family is set to celebrate the holidays like never before, in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by John Hughes. Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) has decided to have a traditional, old-fashioned family Christmas, and has invited his parents and in-laws to stay with them through the season. He has a surprise he wants to share with everyone this year; with his Christmas bonus from work, he's putting in a pool, to which he's already committed the down-payment money (so the bonus had better come through, big time, or he's "in it up to here"). To kick off the season, he takes Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and the kids, Audrey (Juliette Lewis) and Rusty (Johnny Galecki) to the mountains to find the perfect "Griswold family Christmas tree. And it's only the first of one hilarious scene after another, as we follow Clark and clan through one long laugh-fest, filled with surprises and fun. Chase is at his best here, in the most enduring (and endearing) character he's ever done; Clark the Everyman, who only wants the best things for his family and himself, but whose plans more often than not go awry, doomed to fall just short of realization. When he decorates the outside of the house, he uses 25,000 twinkle lights; they use enough juice to black-out an entire neighborhood, and they do (once he can get them to work). Then when cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and cousin Catherine (Miriam Flynn) show up unexpectedly in the "RV" they now call home, Eddie asks Clark if he's surprised to see him. Surprised? Eddie is the last person on earth Clark expected, or wanted, to see. "Eddie," he tells him, "I couldn't be more surprised if I woke up tomorrow morning with my head sewn to the carpet." Another memorable scene involves a wild squirrel who came in with the Christmas tree and proceeds to make his appearance during dinner, only to provoke a wild romp upstairs and down as they all pursue (and in some cases try to elude) the deadly invader. A terrific cast was assembled for this movie, but Quaid is the stand-out, and he perfects the Eddie character in this one; forever the lamebrain with the big heart, and the one who takes the situation in hand when Clark's bonus turns out to be an enrollment in a jelly-of-the-month club. Clark's parents are played by Diane Ladd (Nora) and John Randolph (Clark, Sr.), and Ellen's by Doris Roberts (Frances) and E.G. Marshall (Art). Other notable performances are turned in by Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Margo) and Nicholas Guest (Todd), as Clark's yuppie next door neighbors, and also by William Hickey (Uncle Lewis) and Mae Questel (Aunt Bethany). Rounding out the supporting cast are Nicolette Scorsese (Mary), Cody Burger (Rocky), Ellen Hamilton Latzen (Ruby Sue) and Brian Doyle-Murray (Frank Shirley). "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is timeless comedy, a must for every video collection. It can be watched over and over again, and the humor stays fresh while the laughs get even bigger. There's a little bit of every family in here, and this movie may be just the tonic you'll need some day to get you through your own "special" holiday season.

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Summary: Funny movie--
Review: Very funny entry in the Vacation series. Everyone here is in slapstick form. Thankfully, John Hughes took over Directing chores after the disasterous Jeremiah Chechick nearly destroyed the film. Funny animated titles (look for Santa's "privates" when he's electrocuted on the chimney! ) although the opening song by Cynthia Weill and Barry Mann is TERRIBLE. Angelo Badalamenti's score is great, and I wished he'd have scored the title sequence!

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Summary: Hello Christmas!
Review: Want some laughs about christmas? If you do, don't burn your tree! Watch this today, and see them burn theirs!

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Summary: "Clark,She Can't Talk."
Review: I Still Think Is One Of The Funniest Movies Of All Time!It Is Really Funny.Extremly Funny For A 80's Movie.The Entire Movie Has An Amazing Amount Of Pure Laugh Out Load Comedy.For People Who Put Down Chevy Chase And The Vacation Movies I Have Only This To Say,"It's A Little Nipply Out".LoL.I Am Really Excited That This On DVD And I Hope To Get It As Soon As Possible!I Highly Suggest It!These Are Just My Thoughts I Could Be Wrong But Hey.Bye,Bye,Now.Have A Good Day.

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Summary: The Squirrel.
Review: Comedy is a tough medium. If the film isn't funny then it's boring. No one wants to be bored. Comedy doesn't have much to offer in the way of being multi-layered. So, it better be funny. I think Christmas Vacation is hilarious. I don't find many comedies all that great, but this is an exception. Chevy Chase proves that he is truly a comedian in one of his best performances. This is a must have for any film collector.

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Summary: Must See
Review: If you love Chevy Chase see this movie..First off I am a huge fan of The National Lampoon Movies that feature Chevy Chase. This is a very very very very funny movie. It's one of the best!

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Summary: Christmas classic
Review: Generations of my family have loved this movie. At Christmastime, my father used to sit down everyone who walked through our door to watch this movie. My brother would always get teary during the scene where Clark is stuck in the attic watching old home movies. Now I have the DVD copy, my little 4 year old son has just discovered it and thinks it very funny. The quality of the DVD picture is spectacular. Although I have seen this movie too many times to count, I have never seen the picture so clear and sharp.The wonderful thing about the DVD is that I can never wear out another copy of this movie!

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Summary: Chevi Chase - funnier than the funniest thing with added fun
Review: Absolutely brilliant. Just the funniest film ever..!

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Summary: Sound Like Your Family Vacations...........
Review: If so then you got problems. Well, this is a classic. Every Christmas we light the fire, pass out gifts , and laugh our heads off with this movie. It's a laugh out loud Comdey. Take it from the girl who has a family like this.......ME!I know you'll be thankful you don't have a family like this!

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Summary: MUST SEE EVERY YEAR
Review: This movie is GREAT! It is a must see every year. Each time I watch it it only gets better. Chevy Chase and his strive for the "perfect family Christmas" inspires us all. Sit back and be prepared to laugh.