After two bad movies and a very good one (Christmas Vacation), Vegas Vacation had real potential. Randy Quaid returned to his role as the "hillbilly" cousin and once again you feel sorry for Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) as his perfect vacation falls apart around him, like always. Unfortunately, this movie lacked good humor and relied a lot more on slapstick comedy than Christmas Vacation.

Vegas Vacation was too stupid for liking; Christmas Vacation is so much better.

Review by Erik Samdahl. Erik is a marketing and technology executive by day, avid movie lover by night. He is a member of the Seattle Film Critics Society.