National Lampoon's European Vacation
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
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Paul Bartel
Amy Heckerling
Michael D. Moore
Don French
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<em>'National Lampoon’s European Vacation'</em> largely disappoints. The opening events in England are its peak, a couple of moments produced a few chuckles; even if they were stupid scenes, good stupid though. Once leaving British borders, I did find it much more dull. The writers sure dislike the French, eh? One of two creepy gags to do with the young daughter takes place with a Frenchman, the other with the American host <i>(was it a Family Feud spoof? Makes it *slightly* less weird)</i> - I was gonna say it has aged badly, but was it ever not an odd choice of joke? On the note of her, Audrey and Rusty are recast in this. Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo do return and are as they were before. The most interesting bits in regards to the cast, for me anyway, are the appearances of Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle. The running gag with the latter actor is probably the best part of this movie, to be honest. These (first two, at least) films are at least short at 90 minutes and it is cool see to see them travel and film on location throughout all the different places shown. As for the nitty-gritty, though, I can't say I'd recommend this one. It misses a fun ending, which the original had.
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The directors of National Lampoon's European Vacation are Paul Bartel, Amy Heckerling, Michael D. Moore, and Don French.
The cast of National Lampoon's European Vacation includes Robbie Coltrane as Man in the Bathroom, Derek Deadman as Taxi Driver, Ballard Berkeley as English Motorist #2, Elizabeth Arlen as Mrs. Garland, William Zabka as Jack, Didier Pain as Video Camera Thief, Wendy Goldman as Stewardess, Tom Willett as "Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited), Peter Roy as Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited), Dana Hill as Audrey Griswold, Eric Idle as The Bike Rider, Salvatore Billa as Policeman (uncredited), and more.
The duration of National Lampoon's European Vacation is 1h 35 mins.
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You can watch National Lampoon's European Vacation on Apple TV Store (Rent), Amazon Video (Rent), and Apple TV Store (Buy). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
National Lampoon's European Vacation was released on 25 Jul 1985.
National Lampoon's European Vacation is listed under Adventure, Comedy, and Romance on Fanbiz.
National Lampoon's European Vacation has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 6.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "<em>'National Lampoon’s European Vacation'</em> largely disappoints. The opening events in England are its peak, a couple of moments produced a few chuckles; even if they were s..."
