Posted by Larry Gleeson
Not to be outdone with one of the biggest Christmas light scenes, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation delivers the gift of true Christmas spirit with family co-workers, and employers coming together admitting oversights and finding a way to fulfillment for the Griswolds. Written by the late John Hughes, Christmas Vacation is the third film in National Lampoon’s Vacation Series.
OVERVIEW: As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
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