The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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National Lampoon's Vacation
Comedy · Adventure · 1983
Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.
Movie details
National Lampoon's Vacation
“Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far.”
1983 Comedy · Adventure 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over National Lampoon's Vacation?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Harold Ramis
Written by
John Hughes
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Anthony Michael Hall
Rusty Griswold
Imogene Coca
Aunt Edna
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Dana Barron
Audrey Griswold
Eddie Bracken
Roy Walley
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Put National Lampoon's Vacation on trial.
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The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.