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Post by Dan E. Moderator on Apr 29, 2018 19:27:20 GMT
Summer is upon us friends and that means it's road tripping time. This Week: National Lampoon's VacationChosen by: Dan E. Kool Released: 1983 Starring: Chevy Chase, John Candy, Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, Christie Brinkley Director: Harold Ramis Producer: Matty Simmons Writer: John Hughes |
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Post by Balder on Apr 29, 2018 19:34:57 GMT
I think I have seen some parts of this movie on TV once when I was a kid. I don't think I saw the whole thing. I'll have to watch this this week since it's on Netflix and all.
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Post by Pimpjira on Apr 29, 2018 20:08:54 GMT
Great movie, been a while since I seen any of them besides Christmas Vacation.
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Post by scipioafricanus on Apr 29, 2018 20:52:37 GMT
Christmas gets a 5, this is a 4.
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Post by cobretti on Apr 29, 2018 21:56:19 GMT
Other than the abomination that is Vegas Vacation, all of them are classics. Chevy Chase rules.
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Post by Cervantes on Apr 29, 2018 22:05:44 GMT
I'll give it a 4 just because, as scipioafricanus, I prefer Christmas a bit more. |
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Post by stratogustav on Apr 29, 2018 22:59:31 GMT
I agree with cobretti, Chevy Chase was hilarious. |
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Post by Balder on May 1, 2018 16:09:06 GMT
I'm sorry but this wasn't good:
"This is one of the most outdated movies I have ever seen. It is truly unfunny, truly damn it! I tried so hard to like it, as it is regarded as one of the classics of comedy. However hard I tried, I could not keep myself from cringing my ass off. Some of it might be blamed on that it is strictly a nostalgia piec, that it cannot be enjoyed by later generations as with the ones that grew up, or that it solely bases its humor of American culture, but still, there would be at least one joke funny enough for a chuckle. Mark my words, this will fall into obscurity within the next generation." 1/5
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Post by scipioafricanus on May 1, 2018 22:12:53 GMT
I'm sorry but this wasn't good: "This is one of the most outdated movies I have ever seen. It is truly unfunny, truly damn it! I tried so hard to like it, as it is regarded as one of the classics of comedy. However hard I tried, I could not keep myself from cringing my ass off. Some of it might be blamed on that it is strictly a nostalgia piec, that it cannot be enjoyed by later generations as with the ones that grew up, or that it solely bases its humor of American culture, but still, there would be at least one joke funny enough for a chuckle. Mark my words, this will fall into obscurity within the next generation." 1/5 Have you seen the Christmas one? |
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Post by cobretti on May 1, 2018 23:03:07 GMT
I'm sorry but this wasn't good: "This is one of the most outdated movies I have ever seen. It is truly unfunny, truly damn it! I tried so hard to like it, as it is regarded as one of the classics of comedy. However hard I tried, I could not keep myself from cringing my ass off. Some of it might be blamed on that it is strictly a nostalgia piec, that it cannot be enjoyed by later generations as with the ones that grew up, or that it solely bases its humor of American culture, but still, there would be at least one joke funny enough for a chuckle. Mark my words, this will fall into obscurity within the next generation." 1/5  |
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Post by dschult3 on May 2, 2018 1:26:43 GMT
I think I understand where Balder is coming from. Comedy doesn't always translate over time. I thought Black Sheep and Tommy Boy were some of the finest pieces of comedy in history when it first came out. A few years ago, my wife and I popped the movies in, and we couldn't stand them. It was depressing to see something you once revered flipped on its head. Comedy changes as time goes on, and so do comedic tastes. I don't think I like this one as much as I used to either. (I still love Christmas Vacation, but to be honest, I haven't seen it in a while.) Chevy Chase reminds me of Chris Farley in that the SNL stars were a product of their time. Check out Chevy Chase's recent work. It sucks, and the box office agrees. |
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Post by stratogustav on May 2, 2018 3:27:10 GMT
dschult3 has a good point, not always, but some comedy loses its touch over time.
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Post by Balder on May 2, 2018 7:04:58 GMT
I think I understand where Balder is coming from. Comedy doesn't always translate over time. I thought Black Sheep and Tommy Boy were some of the finest pieces of comedy in history when it first came out. A few years ago, my wife and I popped the movies in, and we couldn't stand them. It was depressing to see something you once revered flipped on its head. Comedy changes as time goes on, and so do comedic tastes. I don't think I like this one as much as I used to either. (I still love Christmas Vacation, but to be honest, I haven't seen it in a while.) Chevy Chase reminds me of Chris Farley in that the SNL stars were a product of their time. Check out Chevy Chase's recent work. It sucks, and the box office agrees. Yes exactly, thanks man. I think a lot of people here remember it being awesome. To them I say, go back and watch it. |
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Post by Balder on May 2, 2018 7:05:43 GMT
I'm sorry but this wasn't good: "This is one of the most outdated movies I have ever seen. It is truly unfunny, truly damn it! I tried so hard to like it, as it is regarded as one of the classics of comedy. However hard I tried, I could not keep myself from cringing my ass off. Some of it might be blamed on that it is strictly a nostalgia piec, that it cannot be enjoyed by later generations as with the ones that grew up, or that it solely bases its humor of American culture, but still, there would be at least one joke funny enough for a chuckle. Mark my words, this will fall into obscurity within the next generation." 1/5 Have you seen the Christmas one? Nope, but that one is the more famous isn't it? |
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Post by scipioafricanus on May 2, 2018 10:37:30 GMT
Have you seen the Christmas one? Nope, but that one is the more famous isn't it? I would say more people have seen it/watch it since it is on every year. |
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