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    National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

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    As in its funnier predecessors, National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) and European Vacation (1985), the plot here revolves around the Griswold family, led by Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo.

    This time, having already destroyed an American theme park and most of Europe in the previous movies, the family stays at home, and, of course, is beset by a series of disasters during the Christmas holiday.

    It’s silly in the extreme, and the only relief comes from Randy Quaid’s performance as an obnoxious relative.

    One suspects that actress Juliette Lewis leaves this one off her CV, as might director Jeremiah Chechik, who went on to make the infinitely more enjoyable Benny and Joon (1993).

    Clark W Griswold Jr
    Chevy Chase
    Ellen Griswold
    Beverly D’Angelo
    Cousin Eddie
    Randy Quaid
    Catherine (Eddie’s wife)
    Miriam Flynn
    Rusty Griswold
    Johnny Galecki
    Audrey Griswold
    Juliette Lewis
    Clark W Griswold Sr
    John Randolph
    Nora Griswold
    Diane Ladd
    Art (Ellen’s father)
    E G Marshall
    Frances (Ellen’s mother)
    Doris Roberts
    Aunty Bethany
    Mae Questel
    Uncle Lewis
    William Hickey

    Director
    Jeremiah Chechik

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