Vacation
Ivan, the police captain, on his day off, which, incidentally, doesn’t often happen to him, went with his wife Sveta to the cinema. Khan, Anna and Sergey also decided to spend the day together. Only they are not going to the movies or just taking a walk. Their time is scheduled in minutes, each step is verified - they intend to rob the collectors. It all started well for the robbers, and everything would have gone as planned if Ivan had not met in the way of the robbers. Khan and Sergey are arrested. But moving away from the persecution, Khan shot Ivan's wife, Sveta. Anna manages to leave.
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Plot Summary
Hoping to bond with his family, a grown-up Rusty Griswold surprises them with a cross-country road trip to the theme park "Walley World." Like his father before him, Rusty plans the entire vacation, but as the family embarks on their journey, things quickly go awry, leading to a series of disastrous and hilarious mishaps.
Critical Reception
Vacation received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it to be a crude and largely unfunny attempt to revive the beloved franchise. While some appreciated the dark humor and performances, particularly from Ed Helms, the film was widely criticized for its lack of originality and reliance on gross-out gags.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on gross-out humor and predictable gags.
- Lacks the charm and wit of the original film.
- Ed Helms delivers a committed performance but can't salvage the weak material.
Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some appreciating the nostalgic callback to the original films and the dark comedic elements. However, many found the humor to be too crude and the plot to be uninspired, leading to disappointment for fans of the franchise.
Fun Fact
The car the Griswold family drives, the Griffith "Vandergriff" All-Terrain Camper, was a fictional creation built on a Chevrolet Silverado pickup chassis.
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