National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Recommended

USA

Feature Film

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Writer: John Hughes

Cinematographer: Thomas Ackerman

Composer: Angelo Badalamenti

Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, John Randolph, Diane Ladd, E.G. Marshall, Doris Roberts, Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, William Hickey, Mae Questel, Nicholas Guest, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brian Doyle-Murray, Nicolette Scorsese

As low-brow and crass as this seasonal offering often is, one can’t help but become caught up in the good natured lunacy of it all, especially when watched at an appropriate time of year, as this Chevy Chase starring Christmas comedy really does manage to capture the chaotic mess of family gatherings. Iain.Stott