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6.2/10
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The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
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What happens when a moron takes a road trip around Europe.
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill and Jason Lively.
Written by John Hughes and Robert Klane,
Directed by Amy Heckerling.
I chose this oldie to watch on New Year's Eve with my family.
It's a fun movie and kept us entertained while we waited for Big Ben to chime in the new year. We all had a good chuckle and I think we all enjoyed it. I don't know what was funnier, the script or the eighties clothes!
A fun way to see in the New Year,
7/10
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill and Jason Lively.
Written by John Hughes and Robert Klane,
Directed by Amy Heckerling.
I chose this oldie to watch on New Year's Eve with my family.
It's a fun movie and kept us entertained while we waited for Big Ben to chime in the new year. We all had a good chuckle and I think we all enjoyed it. I don't know what was funnier, the script or the eighties clothes!
A fun way to see in the New Year,
7/10
Although it's not as good as the first film, this sequel isn't as terrible as I've heard people say. There are some very funny moments and this is Chevy Chase's best screen role. The only thing that's ever really bothered me about the Vacation films is that the Griswold's children are always played by different actors. Maybe I'm being picky, but I like continuity once in a while. There is a nice cameo from Eric Idle that was very funny and I liked the spoof of The Sound Of Music. Worth a watch.
I like all National Lampoon movies with Chase. This one is no different. It's really a fun ride through Europe, with all the things you'd expect. It's a family story at its core, with the main guy leading his family on excursions. The wife is such a hottie. It's a great time in Europe, though not the best. Has it's boring parts.
6 stars
6 stars
No, National Lampoon's European Vacation isn't as strong as the original Vacation movie, but it still captures some classic Griswold (Griswald?) moments. The jokes aren't as clever during this family outing, and the humor starts to feel repetitive by the end. Nevertheless, I don't mind taking this trip with Clark, Ellen, Rusty & Audrey every now and then.
I have seen this movie many times and although it is nearly 20 years old, it still makes me laugh.Europe as experienced by an American family is very funny and even people who are offended by the so-called lack of respect towards the old continent, should agree that the typical characteristics of the English, French, Germans and Austrians are true to life, although admittedly slightly exaggerated.It's an unpretentious movie which aims at offering a better form of slapstick. Chevy Chase with his mixture of good intentions and bewilderment is always hilarious. One good piece of advice: NEVER go to Austria and watch the guys doing those typical male dances in their short leather pants.After having seen this movie, you will be subjected to hysterical laughter!
Did you know
- TriviaEllen calls Clark "Sparky" in all four Vacation movies. In the DVD commentary for this movie, Chevy Chase said that the nickname was Beverly D'Angelo's idea, and she still affectionately calls him Sparky.
- GoofsWhen the Griswalds abandon their car in Germany, they also abandoned their luggage. Yet when they are on the train, they have changed clothes.
- Quotes
Clark Griswold: There's Buckingham Palace, kids. That's where the Queen lives and works.
Audrey Griswold: Works? What does she do, Dad?
Clark Griswold: She queens... and vacuums.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits are stamped on various parts of passports, including the passport photos of the cast.
- Alternate versionsA recent airing on AMC has the following edits: 1) the scene with the topless female aerobic dancers is completely cut out; 2) Helga's subtitled reply when the Griswalds leave is "Beats the crap out of me"; 3) when Claudia unbuttons her top, we do not see her bare breasts, and Rusty's reaction is "Holy ****"; 4) at the last scene with Claudia when the bells are ringing, we are zoomed to see just Rusty and Claudia's heads.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (1993)
- SoundtracksHoliday Road
Written and Performed by Lindsey Buckingham
Courtesy of Phonogram International and Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Bonjour les vacances II
- Filming locations
- Sudtirol, Italy(German scenes)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $17,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $49,364,621
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,329,627
- Jul 28, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $49,364,621
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