irishm I spent most of this movie trying to remember if I had seen it before. That's how memorable it is; it took me an hour and a half to recall that yes, I had seen it a couple years ago along with the European incarnation. I wish I'd remembered that earlier; I'd have watched something else.Dull, boring, unfunny. Chase looks old and somewhat disinterested. Randy Quaid is really the whole show here, and a movie about Cousin Eddie and Cousin Vicky's adventures in Las Vegas would have been infinitely more entertaining. Shae D'lyn was a hoot as Vicky; I liked her on "Dharma & Greg" as well.And not that this is the fault of the movie, but what's up with the Wayne Newton adoration? Personally I find him creepy as all get-out, fake-looking, and not even a great singer... something in the Liberace mold. I guess Vegas is the place for him.Disappointing entry in the series. You don't need to see this one to "complete the set".

mike48128 Chevy Chase strikes again. He's never that funny by himself but always has a good ensemble cast. This one at times is almost a Las Vegas Infomercial. Best running gag: The fake ID his kid uses as he constantly wins new cars. Worst gag: Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his creepy family living on toxic radioactive land that nobody wants. Other half successful gags: Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) as a "Wayne Nut". Wayne Newton appears as himself and romances her. Eddie's daughter is a pole dancer and Audrey becomes a go-go dancer. Once again, all the children (Clark's and Eddie's) are played by entirely different actors. It's never-the-same kids in any two "Vacation" movies. I hate the really stupid casino games but love making fun of Las Vegas buffets. ("The bread pudding is extra runny today. Do you want the yellow (food) or the brown?") The best sequence is the trip to Hoover Dam with Clark Griswold marooned outside on the "catwalk". Clever CGI, as he takes "a leap of faith" to get safely back inside. Then, he attempts to seal up a "dam" leak with chewing gum, which doesn't work. For Vegas lovers, a fun fake tour of the Strip as well. O'Sheas Casino never looked as good as this! Wallace Shawn plays the most obnoxious blackjack dealer of all time. Sid Caesar plays the oldest living Keno gambler and "dies" on cue. The Griswolds pick up his winning ticket just before it is vacuumed away forever. Yeah, they would have had to give it all back, because: 1.Under-aged winners are prohibited from claiming prizes and fake names are not allowed. 2.A "lost" wager ticket that falls to-the-floor is technically the casino's property. But, in the Griswold Universe, everything is possible! One of the weaker "Vacation" entries, but who cares?

Amy Adler Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) arrives at his home in Chicago, one day, in very high spirits. His wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and two kids, Audrey (Marisol Nichols) and Rusty (Ethan Embry) are called to a family meeting. In short order, Clark announces that his new formula for food preservation has garnered a big bonus and he is taking them all to Las Vegas. No one is very excited but they have little choice but to go along. When they arrive in town, the Griswolds take a limo to their hotel, although poor Audrey gets stuck in the moonroof, thanks to her dad. Before long, cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) shows up, for Ellen has called her cousin, Eddie's wife Catherine, to announce their visit. Eddie promptly watches Clark lose a whopping $300 bucks at the blackjack table, much to the joy of the sadistic dealer, Marty (Wallace Shawn). After the loss, Eddie invites everyone to his house north of Vegas, where the government has given him some lovely, parched, radioactive land. From there, its on to Hoover Dam and to a bunch of shows, including Sigfried & Roy and Wayne Newton. Newton, in fact, makes a play for Ellen in front of the audience, although Clark thinks its part of the act. While Ellen gets invited to have cocktails with Wayne, Clark goes on gambling and the kids, under age, get fake identifications so they can likewise play the tables (Rusty) and try out exotic dancing (Audrey). They even have an encounter with an old, old gambler (Sid Caesar). How will their great adventure end? This is the best of the vacation films, my opinion, even though all are enjoyable. The script is lively and inventive and so, so funny. The cast, too, is excellent, with the main folks reprising their long established roles, and Newton, Embry, Nichols, Shawn, and especially Caesar, adding greatly to the merriment. The scenery is the best of the strip, Eddie's abode notwithstanding, and the costumes and direction are topnotch, also. Do you, personally, need a vacation from the norm? VV is the cure for the anytime blues.

Sirus_the_Virus I used to really like Vegas Vacation. But I watched it again recently and, well, it wasn't that good. I still give it credit, but it's not that great. Vegas vacation is rated PG, and I can really see it. The film has it's funny moments but really doesn't come alive like the first and third film did. The film is corny, and there are many silly scenes. Ellen(Beverly D'Angelo) is irritating, and in this film she falls head over heels for Wayne Newton. If only I could find these high heels so then I could throw them at her. Vegas Vacation is sort of irritating. It's probably the weakest in the series. It's a silly, silly sequel.Vegas vacation:**/****