Production Year: 1983 - Comedy - Director: Harold Ramis, Amy Heckerling, Jeremiah S. Chechik, Stephen Kessler - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over
Four features including: 'National Lampoon's Vacation' which finds the Griswolds, a typical suburban family, on their summer vacation, a cross-county trip to their favorite... more
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typical suburban family, on their summer vacation, a cross-county trip to their favorite amusement park, Walley World. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in thi...
typical suburban family, on their summer vacation, a cross-county trip to their favorite amusement park, Walley World. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this outrageous farce, featuring the comic genius of Chevy Chase as the desperate dad looking for fun and Beverly D'Angelo as his willing wife. As they wind their way across the country, the Griswolds are forced to survive a series of absurd events and wacky detours. By the time they finally reach the gates of Walley World, they are more desperate for fun than ever. Plus 'National Lampoon's European Vacation', 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and 'National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation'.n
Advantages: Some really funny stuff, great value Disadvantages: Few extras, possibly a film too far
...on the central presence of Chevy Chase, who plays the father, Clark, and his patented all round family guy, gradually losing it as events spiral beyond his control. The Griswalds hail from Chicago, and are Dad Clark (Chase), an executive in the food additives ('NOT preservatives') industry, and his long suffering wife Ellen, played superbly by Beverly D'Angelo. Various child actors play the kids Rusty and Audrey, such as Juliette Lewis and Anthony ... ...will Ellen say yes again? Chevy has one last shot at redemption as the good family man he is at heart.
In summary, I think the films work because you like the family, and Clark is a likeable guy with good intentions who genuinely cares about his family, but gets hopelessly obsessive about things. He usually just needs reminding, though and that's pretty much the point of all the films. They're not cutting edge or groundbreaking, but are a comfortable ...
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...collection of classic comedys starring Chevy Chase And Beverly D'angelo, I could watch all 4 over and over again... and I do!
The only negative I would give this box set is that there are NO special features on any of the disks, but this does not detract from the quality content if you are a fan of the films or the Actor!
This Box Set is great value for money and an ideal gift for any Chevy Chase fan.
I would highly recommend it. ...
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Actor(s): Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Mel Smith, Eric Idle, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, John Randolf, William Hickey, Wayne Newton
Director(s): Harold Ramis, Amy Heckerling, Jeremiah S. Chechik, Stephen Kessler
Genre: Comedy
Classification: 15 years and over
Production Year: 1983
Running Time: 6 hours 9 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Four features including: 'National Lampoon's Vacation' which finds the Griswolds, a typical suburban family, on their summer vacation, a cross-county trip to their favorite amusement park, Walley World. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this outrageous farce, featuring the comic genius of Chevy Chase as the desperate dad looking for fun and Beverly D'Angelo as his willing wife. As they wind their way across the country, the Griswolds are forced to survive a series of absurd events and wacky detours. By the time they finally reach the gates of Walley World, they are more desperate for fun than ever. Plus 'National Lampoon's European Vacation', 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and 'National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation'.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 17/10/2005
No of Discs: 4
Catalogue No: D 074677
Barcode: 7321900746779
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Composer: John Hughes
Producer: John Hughes, Robert Grand, Matty Simmons
DVD Description
Four features including: 'National Lampoon's Vacation' which finds the Griswolds, a typical suburban family, on their summer vacation, a cross-county trip to their favorite amusement park, Walley World. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this outrageous farce, featuring the comic genius of Chevy Chase as the desperate dad looking for fun and Beverly D'Angelo as his willing wife. As they wind their way across the country, the Griswolds are forced to survive a series of absurd events and wacky detours. By the time they finally reach the gates of Walley World, they are more desperate for fun than ever. Plus 'National Lampoon's European Vacation', 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' and 'National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation'.
Languages
Main Language: English
Professional reviews
Review: "...Fast, funny satire....Chase plays Clark Griswold with much more of an edge than he's brought to any other recent roles..." (New York Times, p.C10, 29/07/1983)
"...An enjoyable trip through family comedy landscapes....There's plenty of fun here for anybody who can relate from the front or back seat..." (Variety, 03/08/1983)
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