The subplots involving D'Angelo and Newton and Ethan Embry -- the Griswolds' son, who can't stop winning -- have their charms.

| Jul 21, 2009

A tepid fourth entry in the popular 1980s series that is decidedly showing its age.

Full Review | Mar 26, 2009

I'll lay you 3-to-1 odds that by the end of this flick even fans will be thinking that this wasn't a trip worth taking.

| Jan 22, 2002

There is nothing more memorable about Vegas Vacation than the flatness of the writing in Elisa Bell's script and the uninspired direction of first-timer Stephen Kessler.

| Feb 14, 2001

Why, if [Chevy] Chase is such a funny guy, does he make such unfunny movies?

| Original Score: 1/4 | Jan 1, 2000

The first half hour in particular is clogged with wheezing routines that appear to have no punchlines.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Chase unrolls his tired collection of mugs and stumbles, while some truly funny performers - particularly Sid Caesar and the usually reliable Wallace Shawn - are wasted in do-nothing roles.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000

Retracing overly traveled roads.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 1, 2000

The film's only life is provided by Randy Quaid, back as Ellen's redneck cousin.

Full Review | Jan 1, 2000