jrobles-106-996645 First of all, I think it's a bad idea to make a sequel of a sequel. (Seems redundant.) Second, the premise is very weak. The character of Cousin Eddie was very memorable in both Vacation and Christmas Vacation, but he's only good as a supporting character, not as a lead. This is just another prime example of Hollywood trying to milk something that has already run its course. (I felt that the original Christmas Vacation was the swan song to the Trilogy. (Yes, I did say Trilogy!) If they were serious about making this movie, how about hiring writers who actually put time and effort into a good script? it seemed that the writers just threw something together, submitted it, and the movie got made. No wonder this movie was made for TV and released direct to video, instead of being theatrically released. I think Randy Quaid should have passed on this one.

Alan Firestone This movie was exactly what it was meant to be, a low budget TV movie based on secondary characters from the original theatrical releases. With only 3 characters from the original movies, Cousin's Eddie and Catherine, and Audrey Grizwald (portrayed by the Original actress Dana Barron, the only one to reprise the role of Audrey, and apparently, to tie this movie in better with the originals), it had it's little charms, in spite of the weak storyline and dime-a-dozen jokes. The biggest upset about this movie is people viewing it expecting it to be a Grizwald vacation, which it was never meant to be in the first place.All in all, Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, and Dana Barron did a great job on reprising their roles, and bringing supporting characters into main characters.The movie also references all four theatrical releases keeping continuity to the vacation timeline (references to Vicki Johnson as a stripper in Vegas Vacation, Snots the Dog was there, as well as Christmas Vacation, Eric Idol cameo reprising his part from European Vacation, Cousin Eddie's dirt farm from the original Vacation also mentioned in Christmas Vegation, etc..)Fortunatly, this movie wasn't the end of the franchise, as Chevy Chase and BEverly D'Angelo reprised their roles in a 20 minute short-movie for HomeAway during the 2010 superbowl (also leading up to the next Vacation theatrical release, featuring the Grizwalds, and Rusty bringing his kids to Wally World before they close the park forever).The movie also did a good job under television restrictions. Those who have watched the original theatrical releases (or any National Lampoon movie) on network television would know, much is edited and overdubbed. The producers had to stay within guidelines, censorships, and restrictions they don't have in theatrical movie making.

bmw_wag_13 Absolutely the worst experience I have ever been through. I think my eyes started bleeding. I actually got sick the night after watching this. I don't even consider this a movie. Movies are supposed to be worthwhile and entertaining. This fails horribly. I could not make it through the entire film, so because the ending could be greatest phenomenon in motion picture history, this gets a 1 for that small chance. Otherwise It would be a flat 0.I can't see how National Lampoon, or let alone any organization, would sponsor this atrocity. Renting this DVD is currently one of the worst mistakes of my life. Only watch this if you want to make ever other movie you will ever watch seem great. Without question this is the worst movie I have ever seen.

AshY1384 The title of this review says it all: this movie was a true comedic masterpiece.In my eyes, Randy Quaid can do no wrong. He is the most versatile and talented actor since Jim Varney, and this film does wonders in showcasing his ability. Everyone else in the cast is perfect, including Fred Willard, who shows that sometimes it pays off to never say "no" to a project.The only problem I have with this movie (and why it only got 8 out of 10 instead of the full 10 from me) is that there was no Chevy Chase! It can't be a Vacation movie without Chevy! His comedy is the stuff of legends, and will go down in the annals of history along with other greats like Pauly Shore and Sinbad.All in all, a truly masterful film with great performances and impeccable dialogue. It's a shame this movie wasn't released in theaters, or else Return of the King would have had a real contender at the Oscars!