On this day July 26 1985, National Lampoon's European Vacation premiered in theaters, sending the Griswold family on another unforgettable adventure. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, the film followed Clark Griswold after winning an all expense paid trip across Europe, where nearly every stop turned into another hilarious disaster. From England and France to Germany and Italy, the family's dream vacation quickly became a comedy of nonstop mishaps.
As the sequel to the hit National Lampoon's Vacation, the film introduced audiences to a whole new collection of outrageous moments and unforgettable characters. With appearances by Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, and Victor Lanoux, the movie captured the charm of international travel while poking fun at cultural misunderstandings and Clark Griswold's endless optimism.
Although it received mixed reviews when it was first released, National Lampoon's European Vacation became a favorite on cable television and home video. Today, it remains one of the most beloved entries in the Vacation series and a staple of 1980s comedy.
80s insight: The Vacation films perfectly captured the over the top family comedies that were so popular during the 1980s. Their mix of relatable family moments, outrageous humor, and unforgettable characters has kept the Griswolds entertaining audiences for generations.
As the sequel to the hit National Lampoon's Vacation, the film introduced audiences to a whole new collection of outrageous moments and unforgettable characters. With appearances by Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane, and Victor Lanoux, the movie captured the charm of international travel while poking fun at cultural misunderstandings and Clark Griswold's endless optimism.
Although it received mixed reviews when it was first released, National Lampoon's European Vacation became a favorite on cable television and home video. Today, it remains one of the most beloved entries in the Vacation series and a staple of 1980s comedy.
80s insight: The Vacation films perfectly captured the over the top family comedies that were so popular during the 1980s. Their mix of relatable family moments, outrageous humor, and unforgettable characters has kept the Griswolds entertaining audiences for generations.
