Vacation (2015)

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

This movie in my own opinion completely missed a perfect opportunity to bring out a new franchise of some future features. But this movie was just bottom of the barrel, pathetic and dumb resorting to an almost humor which a 12 year old would laugh at, a humor not too distant from fart and dick 'n' ball gags. I am very fortunate enough like many to love the original Vacations where the humour still stands up to today's standards. with the great success of the Hangover Ed Helms played the character well as did Christina Applegate and even the older son, but the younger kid was just over the top and I don't blame him for that, the writing and director take that responsibility. The plot was traditional, the 7 minute joke based around the car Rusty had rented was nothing more than a silly filler gag which again for me missed the mark.The CB radio gag, the university stop all seemed ok but again I just feel the writer Jonathan Goldstein as impressive as his resume is just wanted to make a slop movie. There didn't seem to be a sense of direction in the film between characters, Rusty is clearly supposed to be the glue, but that kinda just doesn't reflect in the movie. I tried hard not to compare to the originals but it's hard when this is supposed to be the "new" generations of Griswold's and therefore some kinda of magic from the originals should have rubbed off, but it didn't. I've seen it once and like many forgettable movies it will find its way in a place where many years from now when references the Vacation movies the only ones that will be mentioned will be the originals.

Only reviewing because of the onslaught of people who apparently thought an R-rated film based on another R-rated film that was produced by National Lampoon of all things was appropriate to take their children to see. The original movie was released when I was 11 and I clearly recall my anger at being told I wasn't old enough to go see it with my brother (though the real reason was probably that he didn't want me tagging along. :-) ). Anyway, this movie has some really laugh-out-loud moments. It's not sophisticated humor - it's "in-your-face" humor that doesn't require a lot of effort which is pretty perfect on a Saturday night after spending the day in the sun at the pool. And, again, how is it this film's fault that parents think any movie featuring a family is appropriate to take their kids to see??? Not smart. If you like silly humor, you'll enjoy this. Movies like Snatched, Office Christmas Party, Game Night - these are not life changing movies but they make you laugh and god knows we need that now more than ever. If you're terribly sheltered with poor judgement, go see something G-rated and if you are so very enlightened, take in another viewing of - insert Wes Anderson movie title here. Sheesh.

It's hard to separate this film from it's predecessors. It feels like Hollywood Execs we're just trying to cash in on some nostalgia. We're talking about trying to capture the essence of classic comedy films. It sucks because I truly do like all the actors involved in this film, but still... However it did have some redeeming factors and good jokes in an attempt to do its own thing, but not really. It's time to stop trying to redo classic comedy films.

One of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life.Gross, vulgar, immature and so predictable at the same time.I'm embarrassed when I think of the actors that even participated.Worse part? People liked it. OMG I fear for the West. Scratch that. I fear for humanity that anyone found this movie even remotely funny... :P