Vacation
Vacation

Vacation

2008Movie115 minJapanese

The prison guards working in penitentiaries where death row inmates are locked up are forced to spend their daily lives constantly facing death.

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IMDb3.0/10
Google Users18%
Director: Mathew KincaidGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

This direct-to-video film follows the Griswold family as they embark on a disastrous road trip to Walley World, filled with a series of unfortunate and comical events. Clark Griswold attempts to recreate a family vacation from his childhood, but his plans quickly unravel at every turn. The family faces challenges with their car, lodging, and encounters with eccentric characters, testing their patience and bond.

Critical Reception

Vacation (2008) received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences, who largely considered it a pale imitation of the original 1983 film. Many pointed to its lack of originality, weak humor, and uninspired plot as major drawbacks, with some questioning its very existence as a continuation of the beloved franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally panned for its unfunny gags and unoriginality.
  • Considered a low-effort cash grab that insults the legacy of the original.
  • Lacked the charm and wit that made the previous installments enjoyable.

Google audience: Google users largely found the film to be unfunny, tedious, and a disappointing addition to the Vacation series. Many expressed that it failed to capture the spirit of the original and was a waste of time.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2008, this film was intended as a direct-to-video sequel to the original 'National Lampoon's Vacation' and largely ignored the events of subsequent sequels, including the theatrical film also titled 'Vacation' released in 2015.

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