New Installment in the Vacation Film Franchise

[the G-man]

They finally had to age the Griswold kids because Chevy Chase looks too old now not to have adult children.

They really need to cast Chevy as Dick Cheney in something. Too bad Oliver Stone didn't think to put him in "W."

 

[fonzob1]

None of his incarnations had dark hair either, so there's that small detail, too.

Third Rusty did. And so did Four, sort of.

The Rusty Griswolds...

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For me, Vacation is all about Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid, it's just not the same without them.

Chevy Chase will be in this next installment. I doubt Randy Quaid will have a part though because he had some kind of breakdown recently.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts...zy-life-of-randy-and-evi-quaid/article577375/

I'd be curious to see where they're going with this. I see they mention taking the family to Wally World, and in this case, I hope it's not a simple retread. If they include memories of his original trip, then no problem.

But wasn't Wally World all rundown and dilapidated when they got there? Why would Rusty bring the family back to what was a big disappointment? I think I remember him being fairly disappointed. Unless he hears it's back and under new management.

There was disappointment, but it had nothing to do with Wally World being "rundown and dilapidated." You need to watch the original Vacation again. It would be worth your time.

 

[Owain Taggart]

There was disappointment, but it had nothing to do with Wally World being "rundown and dilapidated." You need to watch the original Vacation again. It would be worth your time.

Yeah, I really do. It's been quite awhile since I've seen it. Also, a thought occurred to me. What if Wally World is a small chain of amusement parks, sort of like Flinstone's Bedrock City. They could essentially take a trip to a different location.

Oh and my favourite Rusty was from Christmas Vacation.

 

[shapeshifter]

Hooray!

Singing, clapping and barking along recommended.
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTsgqvmUPn4[/yt]

 

[Mr. Adventure]

^ No way, I think that song isn't very good but it will stay in my head for weeks when I hear it.

 

[fonzob1]

Hooray!

Singing, clapping and barking along recommended.

John Candy was hilarious. What a loss.

 

[Dude111]

You forgot one Vacation movie from your list: Christmas Vacation 2 (2003, TV movie). But that's probably the worst movie of the series so far.

I havent seen that one and dont think I wanna....

My favourite is the first one

 

[Sybok Was Wrong]

The first Vacation had that great breezy, fun 80's feel, and will always be my #1.



Red Letter Media's review of "Christmas Vacation 2" on "Best of the Worst" tells you everything you need to know about that one.

 

[BillJ]

Vacation is my favorite, with European Vacation bringing up the rear.

Not sure how I feel about this new version? Will probably see it in the theater.

 

[JirinPanthosa]

I'd be interesting whether they'll reach more for dirt and shock value the way current comedy movies do. I hope not. A lot of the 80s comedy classics worked because they came out in a culture where dirt and shock value weren't the expectation, so they could only go there once in a while and have a payoff when they did.

If they go the dirt/shock value every thirty seconds route I probably won't see it.

 

[the G-man]

I'd be interesting whether they'll reach more for dirt and shock value the way current comedy movies do. I hope not. A lot of the 80s comedy classics worked because they came out in a culture where dirt and shock value weren't the expectation, so they could only go there once in a while and have a payoff when they did.

If they go the dirt/shock value every thirty seconds route I probably won't see it.

Actually, as far as 80s movies go, the first Vacation was pretty dark, dirty and shock-filled.

The dead Aunt, the dog pissing all over the sandwiches and then getting dragged to its death, Clark robbing the motel, Clark taking the hostage at Wally World, etc.

 

[fonzob1]

I'd be interesting whether they'll reach more for dirt and shock value the way current comedy movies do. I hope not. A lot of the 80s comedy classics worked because they came out in a culture where dirt and shock value weren't the expectation, so they could only go there once in a while and have a payoff when they did.

If they go the dirt/shock value every thirty seconds route I probably won't see it.

I think it will be funny. The original vacation had a little bit of shock value for an 80's film, so I would expect this new one to stay true to that somewhat.

 

[BillJ]

I'd be interesting whether they'll reach more for dirt and shock value the way current comedy movies do. I hope not. A lot of the 80s comedy classics worked because they came out in a culture where dirt and shock value weren't the expectation, so they could only go there once in a while and have a payoff when they did.

If they go the dirt/shock value every thirty seconds route I probably won't see it.

Actually, as far as 80s movies go, the first Vacation was pretty dark, dirty and shock-filled.

The dead Aunt, the dog pissing all over the sandwiches and then getting dragged to its death, Clark robbing the motel, Clark taking the hostage at Wally World, etc.

+1

Not to mention the whole Vicky/french kissing line: "Daddy says I do it best".

 

[the G-man]

yeah I have little doubt that no mainstream comedy movie made today would let a 14-year-old girl say a line like that

 

[Ol' Scratch]

Yeah, I really do. It's been quite awhile since I've seen it. Also, a thought occurred to me. What if Wally World is a small chain of amusement parks, sort of like Flinstone's Bedrock City. They could essentially take a trip to a different location.

Why a small chain? It was clearly a stand-in for Disneyland. Wallyland can be their Florida version of the west coast's Wally World.

Though if he's trying to relive his dad's 'dream' in order to recapture the 'magic' of his own adventure, then why on earth would he want to go anywhere other than Wally World?

As for the shock value of the original (and I can't see how anyone would think it wasn't chock full of it!), I'm still trying to figure out what Rusty and his cousin were supposed to do with that nutcracker.

 

[fonzob1]

All indications are that they are going to the original Wally World. The article also mentions that Rusty Griswold's kids are foul-mouthed, so I think shock value is a safe bet, which would be true to the original film.

 

[JirinPanthosa]

I didn't say there was no shock value in the 80s version, I said they saved it for better payoff when it happens.

There's no comparison between the kind of shock value in 80s comedies and the kind of shock value you see in post-There's Something About Mary comedies where some kind of explicit sex joke every thirty seconds.

 

[BillJ]

There's no comparison between the kind of shock value in 80s comedies and the kind of shock value you see in post-There's Something About Mary comedies where some kind of explicit sex joke every thirty seconds.

I must've missed all these movies where there are explicit sex jokes every thirty seconds.

 

[Owain Taggart]

Why a small chain? It was clearly a stand-in for Disneyland. Wallyland can be their Florida version of the west coast's Wally World.

Because my impression was that it was smaller than either of those and more on the scale of Knott's Berry Farm or something similar.

Good point about reliving the dream, though. My first thought was that maybe he lives in a different part of the country with his family and a different location would be closer for him.

Anyway, one would hope that it wouldn't be closed to repairs again.

 

[fonzob1]

Anyway, one would hope that it wouldn't be closed to repairs again.

I agree that it would be lame to repeat the same exact thing. I think the park being "run down" makes more sense this time around. There is an amusement park that I went to as a kid that is now not the same as it was in the 80's, so I think you may have given away the ending. lol