Almost everyone has a movie that they deem their favorite holiday classic. Either one that brings back fond memories of opening gifts with you parents on Christmas morning, or spending the holiday around a roaring fire exchanging gifts and pleasantries. For those that the holiday season may not be their cup of tea, you probably have a favorite holiday comedy. Both possibilities bring us to this weeks pick, Not just a holiday classic, but a classic comedy. The 1989 holiday classic, National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation"
Dreaming of having a "fun old fashioned family Christmas", Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), gathers the family and the in-laws for a holiday he has always dreamed of hosting. Everything including going out into the country and picking out that special tree, decorating the house with enough illumination to land a jumbo jet, and eating a classic turkey Christmas dinner with all the fixins.
It all seems to be going according to plan, until the flood gates open and his dream Christmas holiday turns into a nightmare. No "Vacation" movie would be complete without a visit from cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his arrival just adds to the mayhem.
There are many holiday classics to see this time of year, very few include an old fashioned theme and memorable comedy that will leave you cracking up and reciting lines years to come. "Christmas Vacation" is the type of movie that has it all. A holiday classic indeed. Before you open your gifts this year, watch "Christmas Vacation", then make it a tradition. Until next time happy viewing.
by
Joe Talmage
webmoviepick@gmail.com
"Christmas Vacation" trailer
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