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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the casino, along comes the Griswold family from the popular series of National Lampoon's Vacation movies, raising a ruckus in the now family-friendly gambling capitol of the world. Clark (Chevy Chase), the bumbling Griswold patriarch, gets into his usual quota of trouble--especially on a sightseeing trip to the Hoover Dam (where puns on the word "dam" come fast, furious, and idiotic). Meanwhile, Mrs. Griswold (Beverly D'Angelo) gets to sing an ear-piercing rendition of "Lovin' You" on stage with her idol, Wayne Newton (one of the movie's comedic highlights), while son Rusty poses as a high roller and daughter Audrey trains as an exotic dancer. Randy Quaid reprises his scene-stealing role from the original Vacation movie, but let's face it--the series had already worn out its welcome, and this belated sequel earns a few good laughs but hardly qualifies as a worthy revival. Not bad as no-brainers go, but not up to par with the original film, and its better sequels like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. --Jeff Shannon
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VEGAS VACATION
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2232500
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2232500
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By Joel Andrews
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not the best in the Vacation series, but still pretty good. They tried to recapture the magic of the first one, and didn't totally succeed.
The best in the series in my opinion is the first Vacation, and Christmas Vacation.
The best in the series in my opinion is the first Vacation, and Christmas Vacation.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Rocker_Man
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
INTRODUCTION:
Vegas Vacation was the fourth film in the Vacation series of films. It had been eight years since the release of the most recent entry in the series, Christmas Vacation. Would the series still be able to impress people, or was it officially doomed? Read on for my review.
Vegas Vacation was the fourth film in the Vacation series of films. It had been eight years since the release of the most recent entry in the series, Christmas Vacation. Would the series still be able to impress people, or was it officially doomed? Read on for my review.
BASIC PLOT:
The storyline of the film goes something like this. Clark and Ellen Griswald (once again played by Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo) realize that their children aren't going to be children much longer, and that they should take another vacation to enjoy the remaining time they have together. Their destination? Las Vegas. Once there, Rusty gets a fake ID and wins some cars, Audrey takes up exotic dancing, and Ellen is befriended by Wayne Newton. And what would a Vacation movie be without cousin Eddie? (Randy Quaid reprises that role.) Clark, on the other hand, meets his rival - a blackjack dealer (played by Wallace Shawn), and quickly gambles away thousands of dollars. How will their vacation turn out?
FILM OPINIONS:
This film is not nearly as good as its predecessor, but it's a good film nonetheless. If you like the series, this is worth checking out, but it's not essential. If you're new to the Vacation series, start with the first film - it's the true masterpiece of the bunch.
DVD:
The DVD is severely lacking as far as extras go - this seems to be typical of the Vacation series movie DVDs. We get commentary and trailers, and that's about it. There's really not much other than these things, things that every DVD should have. Still, the actual film is good, and it makes up for this.
OVERALL:
Overall this film doesn't top its predecessor, but it's still damn funny. If you want to laugh, pick it up. You'll be glad you did.
By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
this fourth installment in the vacation series is close to abysmal in
my opinion.it's cheap gimmickry at it lowest.the first three in the
series were all very good,pretty much at the same level of quality of
jokes and story.this one was neither funny nor clever.the only good
thing about the the whole travesty is Wallace Shawn who has a small
role as a black jack dealer.his bit is quite funny.but that's
it.otherwise it's sheer tedium.it's worth noting that the words
"national lampoon" do not appear before the title,so maybe that says
something right there.anyway,if i had known how bad this thing was,i
would have booked myself self an appointment for a sinus scraping
instead.it would have been more enjoyable.i'll give it 2/5 only because
of Wallace Shawn
my opinion.it's cheap gimmickry at it lowest.the first three in the
series were all very good,pretty much at the same level of quality of
jokes and story.this one was neither funny nor clever.the only good
thing about the the whole travesty is Wallace Shawn who has a small
role as a black jack dealer.his bit is quite funny.but that's
it.otherwise it's sheer tedium.it's worth noting that the words
"national lampoon" do not appear before the title,so maybe that says
something right there.anyway,if i had known how bad this thing was,i
would have booked myself self an appointment for a sinus scraping
instead.it would have been more enjoyable.i'll give it 2/5 only because
of Wallace Shawn
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5.0 out of 5 stars
ALWAYS FUNNY
I could watch this 100 times and never get bored of it. I have never seen any of the other Vacation movies but loved this one. It's hilarious from beginning to end. Read more
Published on July 11 2004 by MMAfan
1.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I could dump barrels of fish guts on Papa Gorgio!
I hate people out of jealousy who hit a jackpot at a slot machine after only their first fews spins when yet they never even played slots before. Read more
Published on May 29 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
NICK PAPAGORGEO
has you guessed from the name its the griswald vaction in vegas. like all there other movies the kinds are diffrent in this movie. its a funny movie but not as good as the others. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004 by A. Macmillan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Vegas Vacation
I just bought this DVD because my Fiancee Sharon, is a paramedic in the Syd Ceasar scene.
Published on Mar 9 2004 by Adam G
2.0 out of 5 stars
It was WAY too far-fetched!!
I liked some parts about this sequel, like the funny scenes with Randy Quaid being Cousin Eddie, the awesome character I've always liked, unline the dork he plays in the movie... Read more
Published on Feb 8 2004
2.0 out of 5 stars
They should have made a PG-13 film instead!!!!
This is one of the most disappointing sequels ever made. I love the first 3 vacation films, but this "Vegas Vacation" feels more like a made for TV movie. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
the long awaited quaduple is the best!
I'll start with the number 13 since I'm really 13.
13. Now I havn't seen European, but out of all of them that I have seen, this is the best. I saw all, but European. Read more
13. Now I havn't seen European, but out of all of them that I have seen, this is the best. I saw all, but European. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
THIRD VACATION FILM IS THE BEST
National Lampoons Vacation is good,European Vacation is the worst in the series,but the third is the best thanks to genuine laughs and situations,the wacky Griswald's head to Las... Read more
Published on May 19 2003 by "robertbusta2"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
Vegas Vacation is a great movie. The lines are hilarious and it leaves my friends and I quoting it all the time. Read more
Published on May 10 2003 by R. Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not A Bad Movie By Any Means
Ok, so it may lack the punch of the other films, and it may seem to be repetitive, but Vegas Vacation is still a hilarious film. Read more
Published on April 13 2003 by Tony Rutherford
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