32 years ago, National Lampoon’s Vacation opened and it was glorious. There were three sequels, a Cousin Eddie TV-movie spinoff and even a few TV commercials that included the characters and while there were some highlights – I know Christmas Vacation is beloved by many, though I think European Vacation is the best of the follow-ups – none could quite capture the inspired lunacy of the original John Hughes-written/Harold Ramis-directed film.
But now, the Griswolds are back for a new generation. And while the focus has changed from Clark (Chevy Chase) to his son, Rusty (now played by Ed Helms), and his family, make no mistake – this is most certainly a sequel. Those first four movies happened in the new Vacation and the first movie’s events in particular are referenced multiple times.
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But now, the Griswolds are back for a new generation. And while the focus has changed from Clark (Chevy Chase) to his son, Rusty (now played by Ed Helms), and his family, make no mistake – this is most certainly a sequel. Those first four movies happened in the new Vacation and the first movie’s events in particular are referenced multiple times.
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