I have been told by a number of co-workers that I need to watch the National Lampoon franchise. I am a fan of some of John Hughes’ classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, so I decided to give Christmas Vacation a shot.
For me, this late 80s comedy is one that just doesn’t hold up. It’s a slapstick, physical comedy that in many senses is very childish and not well thought out. I think anyone seeing it for the first time will feel like it just doesn’t resonate. Perhaps if I watched it for the first time 20+ years ago I might have a better appreciation for it.
For me, this late 80s comedy is one that just doesn’t hold up. It’s a slapstick, physical comedy that in many senses is very childish and not well thought out. I think anyone seeing it for the first time will feel like it just doesn’t resonate. Perhaps if I watched it for the first time 20+ years ago I might have a better appreciation for it.
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