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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Stephen Kessler
Writers (WGA):
Elisa Bell (story) &
Bob Ducsay (story) ...
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Release Date:
14 February 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
This time the Griswolds are on a roll.
Plot:
When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
I'm here to bring you the middle ground more (71 total)
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Nov. 183:00 AMTBS   

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
National Lampoon's Las Vegas Vacation (USA) (working title)
National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sensuality, language and thematic elements.
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Finland:K-7 (2006) (DVD) | Finland:S (1997) (VHS) | Netherlands:AL | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Germany:6 | UK:PG | USA:PG

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Trivia:
The Keno scene at the end of the film takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel Casino. The family is seen entering through the original "lion's head" entrance, which was present when the casino was first built. This entrance has since been remodeled to look like "regular" doors, with a lion statue on top. The keno section of the casino is no longer there either. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Just before Cousin Eddie's first appearance at Clark's 21 table, the dealer deals himself a blackjack. In the next camera shot, he has two face cards (a 20). more
Quotes:
Wayne Newton: [to Clark, about Ellen] Very special lady.
Clark Griswold: That's why I entered into the sacred bond of marriage with her.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Yes, Dear: Vegas Vacation (#2.23)" (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Come Fly With Me more

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4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
I'm here to bring you the middle ground, 19 June 2000
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Author: mdnrules from Hays, KS

Okay--You've probably seen reviews on here that say, "Vegas is the best Vacation ever!", and then "Vegas is the worst Vacation ever!". Now, that doesn't help a person who hasn't seen the movie for himself yet. Here's the middle ground:

This isn't as good as the first--sequels rarely are. There isn't as much humor potential as in "Christmas Vacation", either. But for god sakes, people, this is MUCH better than the "European Vacation" movie, which has misfire gags left and right (you can check out my review on THAT by clicking on "mdnrules").

Vegas Vacation has as much "Cousin Eddie" humor as in the Christmas Vacation movie which seems to make up for the "diaster" humor Vegas is lacking. This movie seems to have the happiest ending of all of them.

Based on many opinions, here is the order of the Vacations, starting with the best and ending with the worst:

1. a tie between "Vacation" and "Christmas Vacation" 2. Vegas Vacation being a fair third, and 3. European Vacation being a very distant fourth.

Hope this helps, all.

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