Overview
The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacation' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime--even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's (Chevy Chase) redneck cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid). Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly holiday--if they can make it through.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Jeremiah S. Chechik - Director
Chevy Chase
Beverly D'Angelo
Juliette Lewis
Johnny Galecki
John Randolph
Diane Ladd
E.G. Marshall
Doris Roberts
Randy Quaid
Miriam Flynn
Details
- Format: DVD (Special Edition, Amaray Case, Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen)
- Run Time: 97
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 085391132417
- Genre: CHRISTMAS / CHANUKKAH
- Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
- Release Date: September 2008
Movie Reviews
Synopsis:
The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacations ' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime -- even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's redneck cousin, Eddie. Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly holiday -- if they can make it through.
Notes:
Budget estimate $25 million.
Shot on location in Los Angeles, California; Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne, Colorado in Technicolor using Dolby sound.
Began shooting March 27, 1989; Completed shooting June 30, 1989; Released in USA December 1, 1989.
Directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik, who also directed "Benny & Joon" (1993).
Reviews:
"...[Chase] does what he does best: flat-out slapstick and subversive tear-downs of his own smooth image..." - 12/01/1989 Los Angeles Times, p.C9