Vacation

Vacation (2015)

 
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Movie Info

Movie Genres
Year Released
MPAA Rating
R [Restricted]
Runtime
99 mins.
Release date
July 28, 2015
Budget (In USD)
$31,000,000
Revenue (In USD)
$107,228,221
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Movie Overview | Vacation (2015)

Tagline: What could go wrong?

Synopsis
Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold takes his wife and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don’t go quite as planned.

Characters
John Hughes

Writers
John Francis Daley,
Jonathan Goldstein

Producers
Chris Bender,
David Dobkin

Storyline

Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms), who had wonderful recollections of visiting Walley World as a boy, decides to surprise his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons by taking them on a road trip across the nation to visit the most popular amusement park in the United States. Rusty and the rest of the group decide to follow in his father’s (Chevy Chase) footsteps and load up the vehicle in order to spend some much-needed quality time together as a family. Eventually, the next generation of Griswolds and anybody else who comes into contact with them will find that the enjoyment that was promised to them turns out to be one misadventure after another.

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A Reboot with Mixed Results: "Vacation" (2015)
(Updated: January 04, 2025)
Overall rating
 
3.4
Entertainment Factor
 
3.0
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4.0
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3.0
The 2015 reboot of "Vacation" attempts to revive the classic National Lampoon series with a fresh spin while paying homage to its iconic predecessor. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the film stars Ed Helms as a grown-up Rusty Griswold, who, inspired by his childhood memories, embarks on a cross-country road trip to Walley World with his own family.

Ed Helms delivers a solid performance as the well-meaning but perpetually stressed Rusty, embodying the spirit of his predecessor, Chevy Chase, albeit with a modern twist. Christina Applegate plays his wife, Debbie, bringing both humor and heart to her role. The supporting cast, including a brief but memorable appearance by Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, provides nostalgic callbacks that fans of the original will appreciate.

The film’s humor is a mixed bag, with some gags landing successfully while others fall flat. The script aims for a balance between raunchy comedy and heartfelt moments but occasionally struggles to hit the mark. While the film’s attempt to blend classic slapstick with contemporary sensibilities results in some amusing sequences—such as a cringe-worthy yet hilarious family dinner and a series of unfortunate travel mishaps—it can also feel overly reliant on shock value.

Visually, the film captures the essence of a road trip adventure with vibrant scenery and engaging set pieces. However, the overarching plot and character development sometimes take a backseat to the comedy, leaving the narrative feeling disjointed at times.

In summary, "Vacation" (2015) succeeds in delivering moments of genuine laughter and nostalgia but falls short of the consistent charm and cohesion of its predecessors. It’s a fun, if imperfect, addition to the Griswold saga, offering fans a chance to revisit a beloved franchise while introducing it to a new generation.
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