Vacation (2015)
Director: John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein.
Synopsis
After years of repeating the same mundane holiday, Rusty Griswold (Helms) realises that his family is in a rut. In an attempt to bond with his wife and sons, he insists on driving them to Wally World; an amusement park his Dad took him to when he was younger.
Review, by Claire Durrant (@claire_d_air)
National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) is still considered one of the most quotable, cult comedic films. With John Hughes and Harold Ramis writing and directing, and Chevy Chase starring as Clark (who makes an appearance in this film), the film naturally had their charm and heart in the film’s light hearted silliness. Thirty plus years later and we now have Vacation; a reboot/sequel.
Comedy, like cinema itself, lurches (evolves?) over time so in this version, rather than the broad knockabout slapstick, the jokes are of the 'gross' variety. Nothing wrong with this approach per se, but when they are used frequently and relied upon heavily on, you eventually become desensitised. The jokes, unfortunately, begin to wear thin.
That said, there are enough funny encounters (a romantic moment on the 'Four Corners Monument') and neat cameo performances (particularly from Chris Hemsworth as a sexually charged relative) to raise smiles and laughs amongst the audience.
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For details of film's being shown at Cineworld MK: http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/milton-keynes/
Cast & credits
Producer: Chris Bender, David Dobkin. Writer: Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley. Camera: Barry Peterson. Music: Mark Mothersbaugh. Sets: Barry Robison.
Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Charlie Day.
