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However many times you watch this movie - it is still bloody funny.
Always look forward to Christmas with the Griswolds.
beckybiglands
9 Dec 2003, 11:03
i had the biggest craving ever to watch it on friday night, went to all the local video stores and they either didn't have it or couldn't find it! next day took myself to JB and bought it :p
Rusty Brookes
9 Dec 2003, 12:50
Cousin Eddie emptying out his "crapper" in the street kills me everytime.
ScouseCat
9 Dec 2003, 13:23
Originally posted by Rusty Brookes
Cousin Eddie emptying out his "crapper" in the street kills me everytime.
"Sh*tter was full!!" :D
I have all four National Lampoons movies on DVD... Christmas Vacation, European Vacation, National Lampoons Vacation and Vegas Vacation.
Who could forget the poor cat who nibbled on the Christmas tree lights, and ended up fried under the chair with only the hair outlining his body! :D
Bombers_Forever
9 Dec 2003, 14:21
It is an absolute classic! It is a ritual in my house to watch it every year in December.
Its good ... but nothing can beat the original and the best (National Lampoon's Vacation)
WALLYWORLD!!!
mellowyellow
9 Dec 2003, 18:29
Enjoyed it the first couple of times however it only irritates me now .
Richmondfan#1
9 Dec 2003, 18:35
Yeah we watch it every December and now have it on DVD. Funny homely sort of film.
This wasnt the best in the series though...Vegas Vacation is easily the best and its great for watching more than once.
The absolute worst is easily wally's world, what a shytty movie
I get them all confused. I think it's the Xmas Vacation where that Squirrel goes nuts when it gets trapped inside the house and it ends up being on his back? HA!
I also found that Vegas Vacation one to have it's moments too. When Rusty is winning all those sports cars with the fake id and everyone refers to him as Mr Papageorgio.
windyhill
9 Dec 2003, 20:11
The Christmas one is the weakest of the lot, probably why there were no more made. The first couple were absolute classics.
Originally posted by Magpira
I also found that Vegas Vacation one to have it's moments too.
"Wayne Newton's hittin' on mom" :p
Richmondfan#1
9 Dec 2003, 20:32
Originally posted by windyhill
The Christmas one is the weakest of the lot, probably why there were no more made. The first couple were absolute classics.
In '97, European Vacation was made.
I used to think this was the funniest movie of all time and hadn't watched it for years...so borrowed a copy of a friend a few months ago and sat down to watch it...I can't believe it used to have me in stitches. It's still amusing...mildly.
Black JuJu
9 Dec 2003, 22:08
I have found with most people, these are movies you either really love or can't stand. Much like most of Chevys movies.
Personally, I get a good laugh everytime i watch them, but I make sure I don't watch them more than about once a year, so it's at least a bit fresh.
I think I saw an ad for Funny Farm being on this week. I always thought of that Funny Farm could have been a Griswold story (ie Clark and Ellen move to the country), but despite not really being Griswol, I still think it's got some good laughs in it.
The thing I like about Chevy (his Clark Griswold character especially) is that he plays such cornball, hacky, bumblegum chewing, baseball cap and sneaker wearing, All-American yanky-doodle dandy.
This is especially relevant in European vacation.
Clark Griswold is everyones nightmare American. The Vacation movies are just Americans taking the **** out of Americans - and that can't be a bad thing can it ? :D
Originally posted by Black JuJu
Personally, I get a good laugh everytime i watch them, but I make sure I don't watch them more than about once a year, so it's at least a bit fresh.
Yeah I do the same. Keeps them funny. :)
eastaugh36
10 Dec 2003, 13:51
It is quite fitting that I let some of you know something very few Australians do, there is another movie in post production now - This copied from the internet movie database -
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) (TV)
Directed by
Nick Marck
Writing credits (WGA)
Matty Simmons (written by)
Plot Summary: Though Eddie's fired right at Christmastime, his boss sends him and his family on a South Pacific vacation
It is a television movie and I believe it is being screened in the U.S over xmas. Chevy Chase is not in it and neither are most of the original actors. Will keep a lookout if it is available for purchase from the U.S as I highly doubt we will see it on tv for some time. Maybe Foxtel though.
Disgustipated
10 Dec 2003, 14:40
"We got the land cheap on account of the government used to do
nuclear testing here"
Dont you think thats a little dangerous Eddy ????
NNNAAAHHH ! Alls I know is my teeth aint never been whiter and I can grow Tomatoes as big as basketballs !!!
beckybiglands
13 Dec 2003, 22:29
*giggles*
i love vegas vacation where eddie and clark go to the "casino" to win back the money, they play rock, paper, scissors; war; guess the number etc etc
Vegas is my fave by far.... i love it at the beggining when clark says he hardly recognizes the kids anymore :D
Originally posted by Richmondfan#1
In '97, European Vacation was made.
1985 it was.
The first one (Wallyworld) was made in 1983. Easily the best one, although all have their moments.
insainiac63
14 Dec 2003, 12:47
national lampoon's christmas vacation is on christmas day on channel 9, 7:30pm.
enjoy!
Black JuJu
14 Dec 2003, 23:17
Originally posted by insainiac63
national lampoon's christmas vacation is on christmas day on channel 9, 7:30pm.
enjoy!
Ahh that should get rid of the murky aftertaste of beer, spending time with my family and beer.
Trapped in a house with my family and Chevy Chase. Sounds like a movie idea. ;)
eastaugh36
15 Dec 2003, 08:37
Why isnt it on xmas eve or even 23rd or 22nd? Who realistically is going to leave their xmas celebrations to sit and watch it? :rolleyes:
Originally posted by insainiac63
national lampoon's christmas vacation is on christmas day on channel 9, 7:30pm.
enjoy!
National Lampoon's European Vacation is on straight after it.
Disgustipated
15 Dec 2003, 13:57
Originally posted by JUBJUB
National Lampoon's European Vacation is on straight after it.
Looks kids, Big Ben..Parliament
CarterS
15 Dec 2003, 15:31
Originally posted by eastaugh36
Why isnt it on xmas eve or even 23rd or 22nd? Who realistically is going to leave their xmas celebrations to sit and watch it? :rolleyes:
christmas is celebrated during the day, in my family. who could stand their whining relatives for more than about 3 or 4 hours?
eastaugh36
16 Dec 2003, 09:50
Originally posted by CarterS
christmas is celebrated during the day, in my family. who could stand their whining relatives for more than about 3 or 4 hours?
No. Most people have 2 sides of the family to go and see. Normally, one lot for lunch, the other for dinner.
beckybiglands
16 Dec 2003, 10:39
one family christmas eve
one family christmas day
and if they truly love me *giggles* they'll let me watch sparky!
Pessimistic
16 Dec 2003, 11:59
Originally posted by Darky
1985 it was.
The first one (Wallyworld) was made in 1983. Easily the best one, although all have their moments.
So something good did come out of the eighties.
Drum Roll........................................................ .............
GFC MAD!
16 Dec 2003, 17:23
Is it just me or is this new 'Serena' chick from neighbours a dead lookalike of the daughter in the first Vacation film?