Rating: 
Summary: DVD equivalent of a lump of coal....
Review: (Instead of reviewing a film you probably already know, I stick to DVD special features)Those Extras: Commentary: Atrocious. Not only is Chase not there, D' Angelo doesn't shut up about her hair and breasts, Quaid has a handful of words to say, and Flynn---a sub, sub, sub-character---does all the talking like a bragging journeywoman actress. Overall: THAT'S IT???? No making of, no deleted scenes, bloopers (which are ESSENTIAL to a comedy DVD), no new interviews. This is the second DVD treatment of this film, what do we have to do, wait till the fifth time around for Warner to get it right!
Rating: 
Summary: This Version is GARBAGE!
Review: I just got my copy of the SE version of Christmas Vacation.
I've been waiting and watching for it to come out in widescreen
format for years. Finally it arrives! But wait, what's this??
It's a "Matted Widescreen". What's a "Matted" Widescreen?
Why that's the pan-and-scan version with the top and bottoms
cut off. So instead of losing 30% of the movie's scenes watching
the pan-and-scan version, you can now lose more than 50% of
the movie!! To top it off, I also purchased "A Christmas Story -
20th Anniversary" edition to find out Warner Brothers did the
same thing to it. I'm sending both back!! Shame on you Warner
Brothers!
Rating: 
Summary: Classic Christmas Movie, Rubbish Special Edition!
Review: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a movie that never fails to score top marks every time. Even the truly horrible, full screen disc that was released a few years couldnt detract from the movie itself. When a 'Special Edition' was announced earlier this year, I was overjoyed! At last, this classic movie is going to get the teatment it deserves. Two discs, Widescreen, Commentary, trailers, making of, behind the scenes, interviews and deleted footage. But, lo and behold, when the 'Special Edition' arrived at my house, all it contained was the Widescreen version and Commentary. Nothing that would make it a special edition! On both DVD realeases there is a shot of the Griswolds collecting their Christmas tree with the site owner. This scene isn't included even though it was shot! Why include this shot on the packaging if it isn't in the finished movie? And why oh why are there no deleted scenes? If you have the fullscreen edition, it is a worthwhile investment to buy this disc (I can't call it a special edition) if only for the Widescreen element. All in all, Warners still treat this title with the contempt it totally doesnt deserve. And its even in a snap case not the better plastic cases that Warners are supposed to be using now! Hopefully by 2010, we will have disc that we truly can call 'Special Edition'.
Rating: 
Summary: HILARIOUS AND EVEN A BIT TOUCHING
Review: Christmas vacation ranks right up there with the all-time best Christmas movies. Chevy Chase and Beverly D'angelo reprise their rolls as the Griswolds in this third "vacation movie. Also back is Randy Quaid as hick cousin Eddie. Clark Griswold just wants to give his family a great old fashioned Christmas but typically goes over the top on everything. This movie demonstrates all the bad things about Christmas...dealing with family, shopping, decorating, etc... It all makes for one funny, but even a bit touching knowing how much Clark loves his family and does give them that great Christmas in the end. EVerything works here. Great character actors including E.G. marshall, and Diane ladd in roles as two of the Griswolds parents. The Special edition is nothing to write home about. All you get is an original trailer and a commentary track with Quiad, DeAngelo, and a few others, but no Chase.
Rating:
Summary: It's Not The Holidays Without The Griswalds....
Review: THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST FILM EVER MADE. If you watch this film and don't at least snicker, check your pulse and buzz the nurse...you're DEAD. The crazyness that takes place in the beginning is only subdued by the ending that we all pray never darkens our wreathed door.
This is the TRUTH...for our Christmas party where I work, it is mandated that all who enter must recite a line from this film to enter. No Kidding! If Clark doesn't represent every guy who tries to bring a Christmas that the family will remember, may my lights never glow on my house again.
Watch this film...It's the Real Thing!!
Rating:
Summary: CAN SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!
Review: There are some movies that it just doesn't matter how many times
they come on, you just have to sit and watch them. This is one of those rare jewels.
Chevy Chase does an outstanding job in this laugh a minute film,
showing us, despite all the good intentions we may have, things
just are never perfect. No, not even at that wonderful Season
we call Christmas!
A lesson on life wrapped up in a chuckle a minute story.
This one should be in every home and watched every year!
Rating:
Summary: Excelente Pelicula!!!!!
Review: La verdad es justo que saquen esta pelicula de dvd para todos los aficionados de las secuelas de "National Lampoons Vacation" La primera vez que vi la pelicula fue en Diciembre de 1999 en HBO por satellite y tuve que volverla a ver en su funcion de la hora oeste (West) ya que me encanto pienso que Chevy Chase es uno de los mejores actores de comedia en su genero.
ojala y pronto podamos ver en cine otra secuela de estas peliculas, ya que cada diciembre veo en mi casa varias veces esta pelicula y no me canso de disfrutarla.
Espero filmen pronto National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation II con Chevy Chase!!!
Fernando Martinez
Rating:
Summary: A Favorite Holiday Tradition
Review: This film marks the return of the famous slap-stick comedy of the Griswold's. The film takes place during the Christmas holiday season and revolves around the antics of Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase and his endeavor to provide his family the "perfect" Christmas. Everyone can relate to the colorful array of characters and the experience of spending the holiday season with relatives. Randy Quaid, brings to life the character of Eddie, who is Clark's unemployed, mooching cousin and will make anyone appreciate their own unique relative. The script written by the ever popular, John Hughes, is priceless in its content of tasteless humor. This film deserves a four out of five stars rating. If it isn't already a part of your family's holiday tradition it's worth considering adopting.
Rating:
Summary: Wait until October 7th!!!!!!
Review: Well over a year ago, I posted a review on this particular DVD version of the movie. In that review, I complained about the fact that it was only made available in the full screen format. Well, only moments ago I just recieved a confirmation on a SPECIAL EDITION release of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" which will contain a nice new anamorphic widescreen transfer, as well as commentary by Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, et al. So, at long last a holiday tradition is getting the treatment it deserves. I highly suggest you hold out until October when the funniest Christmas movie ever finally makes itself worthy of being added to a DVD collection.
Rating:
Summary: My families Christmas Movie
Review: Some families watch one of those old classic christmas movies. Not us, along with "A Christmas Story", this movie ranks as the number 1 holiday viewing.
A funny, funny, funny movie that I love. I have probably seen this movie 50 times and still enjoy it immensely!
Better (IMO) than any of the other National Lampoon's Movies, by far!
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