“shittin’ bricks”“you shouldn’t use that word”“sorry. shittin’ rocks”
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Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
A rewatchable, ensemble comedy.
Comedy
1989
1h 37m
3.5(401k)via LetterboxdChevy Chase + 4 more
It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
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They didn't even go on vacation
An insightful critique exploring the plight of the shrinking middle class in post-Reagan suburban communities at the expense of encroaching globalization and billionaire brain poison. In many ways, a movie for our time. Good squirrel bit, too.
Common questions
What is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation about?+
Clark Griswold attempts to host a perfect family holiday celebration, but finds his plans derailed by uninvited relatives and a string of unfortunate events.
Who directed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?+
Jeremiah S. Chechik directed this 1989 comedy, which features the Griswold family's holiday disasters.
