The Grizwold Family Vacation just isn't going to be the same this year.
If you know Clark, you know he never under-does anything. Clark is a spineless worm of a man who deary loves his family. He is a gullible idiot who lacks the backbone to stand up for himself, until he absolutely cracks. He takes and takes until he little mind just can't take it anymore and then he goes completely nuts.
This, the first in a small series of "Vacation" movies, is the most successful endeavor. While the sequels are each enjoyable, they lack the care that went into the making of this first installment.
There are quite a few moments which have you rolling your eyes and cringing inwardly, but the campy humor never ceases to entertain.
Driving across the country with two children in the back seat is an arduous enough task without having Clark W. Grizwold at the helm. He is almost flagitious in his determination to have fun. On their way to "Wally World," to see "Marty Moose," anything that can go wrong, does.
Stopping for obvious tourist attractions such as the "House of Mud," surely does nothing to help this trip. And neither does the little blonde in the red sports car, who distracts Clark so badly that he can barely keep himself contained.
Equal to the bad choices and horrible distractions, is their visit with Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid). From country losers who are obviously the white trash of the family, we get quotes like, "I'm going steady and I french kiss." "So? Everybody does that." "Yeah, but Daddy says I'm the best at it." and "Dad taught me something really neat last year. Ever bop your bologna?" and "I don't know why they call this 'Hamburger Helper,' it does just fine all by itself."
Don't eat sandwiches during the scene just after they leave Cousin Eddie's house. You'll regret it. Just a heads-up. Although I must admit that Clark's solution to Aunt Edna's horrid little mutt was rather creative.
I won't detail every scene in this movie, but you get the general idea. And it goes downhill for the Family from there.
Delightfully portrayed with comedic dialog and wonderful direction.
If you can laugh at another's mishaps, then this is definitely the movie for you.
It gets a 6.2/10 from...
the Fiend :.
If you know Clark, you know he never under-does anything. Clark is a spineless worm of a man who deary loves his family. He is a gullible idiot who lacks the backbone to stand up for himself, until he absolutely cracks. He takes and takes until he little mind just can't take it anymore and then he goes completely nuts.
This, the first in a small series of "Vacation" movies, is the most successful endeavor. While the sequels are each enjoyable, they lack the care that went into the making of this first installment.
There are quite a few moments which have you rolling your eyes and cringing inwardly, but the campy humor never ceases to entertain.
Driving across the country with two children in the back seat is an arduous enough task without having Clark W. Grizwold at the helm. He is almost flagitious in his determination to have fun. On their way to "Wally World," to see "Marty Moose," anything that can go wrong, does.
Stopping for obvious tourist attractions such as the "House of Mud," surely does nothing to help this trip. And neither does the little blonde in the red sports car, who distracts Clark so badly that he can barely keep himself contained.
Equal to the bad choices and horrible distractions, is their visit with Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid). From country losers who are obviously the white trash of the family, we get quotes like, "I'm going steady and I french kiss." "So? Everybody does that." "Yeah, but Daddy says I'm the best at it." and "Dad taught me something really neat last year. Ever bop your bologna?" and "I don't know why they call this 'Hamburger Helper,' it does just fine all by itself."
Don't eat sandwiches during the scene just after they leave Cousin Eddie's house. You'll regret it. Just a heads-up. Although I must admit that Clark's solution to Aunt Edna's horrid little mutt was rather creative.
I won't detail every scene in this movie, but you get the general idea. And it goes downhill for the Family from there.
Delightfully portrayed with comedic dialog and wonderful direction.
If you can laugh at another's mishaps, then this is definitely the movie for you.
It gets a 6.2/10 from...
the Fiend :.