The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Only reviewing because of the onslaught of people who apparently thought an R-rated film based on another R-rated film that was produced by National Lampoon of all things was appropriate to take their children to see. The original movie was released when I was 11 and I clearly recall my anger at being told I wasn't old enough to go see it with my brother (though the real reason was probably that he didn't want me tagging along. :-) ). Anyway, this movie has some really laugh-out-loud moments. It's not sophisticated humor - it's "in-your-face" humor that doesn't require a lot of effort which is pretty perfect on a Saturday night after spending the day in the sun at the pool. And, again, how is it this film's fault that parents think any movie featuring a family is appropriate to take their kids to see??? Not smart. If you like silly humor, you'll enjoy this. Movies like Snatched, Office Christmas Party, Game Night - these are not life changing movies but they make you laugh and god knows we need that now more than ever. If you're terribly sheltered with poor judgement, go see something G-rated and if you are so very enlightened, take in another viewing of - insert Wes Anderson movie title here. Sheesh.

I loved all the other Vacation movies. They had charm, character and most importantly for a comedy, laughs.This movie 'Vacation', is NOTHING like the others. It's full of filthy unnecessary language, stupid scenarios, and vile, unlikable characters. The youngest son is by far the most obnoxious, unrealistic, unpleasant brat I've seen in any movie. The character is just not funny.No spoilers here, just an opinion that if you liked the previous vacation movies, you're going to be so disappointed in this one. A total let down and a disgrace to the Griswald name.Painful to watch, but I stuck with it to see if it got any better...it didn't.

I'd admit they're some scenes that are funny but the story is not even good. I'm not saying this is the Fant4stic of comedy movies but it's just any bad film. I did see this in theaters and I was disappointed like this is one of the first movie I've seen in theater that I don't like. Some of the characters are undeveloped and some of the acting is poor. I don't hate the film is just I don't like the movie like improve the story.Score: 4.5/10

People use expressions like 'if you're easily offended' to ward viewers away from this film. It is not that I am 'easily offended' but most people these days seem to be offended by nothing. This film is, literally, an offense. To make child actors use obscene language is tantamount to child abuse. Hollywood should pay a price for this. Instead? They make money and are encouraged to commit more crimes like "Vacation". Hollywood: see if you can write a script without profanity. Try it. I know it will be difficult for you. It will also shorten run times by 20 minutes. Not only is this movie a moral disgrace but it is also just bad. There is none of the innuendo and irony of the original movie but mere 'hammer humour' at it's nauseating worst.