The blockbuster comedy that introduced America to the hilarious antics of the Griswold family! Chevy Chase is Clark, planning the perfect vacation for his family. Their bags are packed, their car is gassed, their mail's on hold, their lights are on timers, and their neighbors will water the plants. Everything has been programmed . . . from tire wear to choice sights to the finest AAA-recommended lodgings. With such planning nothing can go wrong . . . right?

"Fast, funny satire."

- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES

"Rowdy and refreshing fun. Chevy Chase's funniest performance. This is the best of the National Lampoon movies."

- Dennis Cunningham, WCBS-TV, NEW YORK

"Offers plenty of laughs including one of the best sight gags in recent memory . . . lot of fun. . . supporting cast first rate including Christie Brinkley."

- Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

"Chevy Chase is very funny with his expressive physical comedy."

- Pia Lindstrom, WNBC-TV

"What a wacky VACATION. The movie gives you a real vacation from the summer comedy blahs."

- Kirk Honeycutt, DAILY NEWS

"Have a good laugh—I did. I liked taking this VACATION."

- Gene Siskel, AT THE MOVIES