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National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation - Chevy CHase, Beverly D'Angelo (1997)
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Synopsis of the DVD Movie: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
The Griswolds head off for Las Vegas, as Clark got an extra bonus for developing a food preservative. In the city of fortune, the family ties are once again tested by forces of nature: Ellen finds herself tempted by Wayne Newton, Clark manages to lose all the money the Griswolds own, Rusty, not being 21 years of age yet, hits a lucky streak as Mr. Pappagiorgio and Audrey teams up with Cousin Eddie's daughter Vickie to dance at very interesting night clubs. Also, the Griswolds nearly cause the breaking of Hoover Dam, Clark meets some of Siegfried and Roy's white tigers up close and Cousin Eddie, who now owns some land right out of Las Vegas, gladly offers his helping hand. But the feeling of love and family will bring them all back together again, be it richer or poorer than before - what does money matter anyway?
DVD Movie Rating for: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
5 out of 5 stars
Movie Plot of: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
The Griswald clan is back and this time Clark (Chevy Chase) makes another one of his spirited attempts to plan the perfect family vacation, this time to the glittering casinos and glitzy attractions of Las Vegas.
DVD Production Details of: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo
Director: Stephen Kessler
Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby
Studio: Warner Studios
DVD Release Date: February 4, 2003
DVD Features:
Production notes
Theatrical trailer(s)
Full-screen format
DVD Easter Eggs
National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Cast of the movie: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
- Chevy Chase.... Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr.
- Beverly D'Angelo .... Ellen Priscilla Ruth Smith Griswold
- Randy Quaid .... Cousin Eddie
- Ethan Embry .... Russell 'Rusty' Griswold
- Marisol Nichols .... Audrey Griswold
- Miriam Flynn .... Cousin Catherine
- Shae D'Lyn .... Cousin Vicki
- Wayne Newton .... Himself
- Siegfried Fischbacher .... Himself (as Siegfried)
- Roy .... Himself
- Wallace Shawn .... Marty
- Sid Caesar .... Mr. Ellis
- Julio Oscar Mechoso .... Limo Driver
- Sly Smith .... Mirage Security Guard
- Julia Sweeney .... Mirage Reception Person
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National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Reviews of the movie: National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation
Check your brain at the door, because it's time once again for a dim-witted visit to Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his happy-go-lucky family, who hit the Vegas strip for this vacation. (The kids who originally played the Griswold children have been replaced.) The Griswold exploits in the casinos are good for a few embarrassed chuckles, especially when Mrs. Griswold (Beverly D'Angelo) gets onstage with Wayne Newton for a truly mind-altering rendition of Minnie Ripperton's ear-piercing 1970s hit "Loving You." And because he scored so many low-brow points as the lame-brained cousin in the original National Lampoon's Vacation, Randy Quaid is back to cause a lot of trouble, while Chevy Chase is reduced to uninspired slapstick and endless puns involving the word damn. In other words, Vegas Vacation is the kind of comedy that can convince you that civilization is doomed.
This movie is funny. My only complaint is that the film probably should have been rated PG-13 because of some sexual humor and language. I first saw this movie way back in 1998. And even today, I still enjoy watching it. This film is good for a laugh. One that you should watch if you should happen to take a trip to Vegas for the summer. Many Vegas acts are shown in this movie. Such as magic acts, a Wayne Newton act (he even has a part in the movie) and a large number of casinos and go-go dancers.
