The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacation' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime--even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's (Chevy Chase) redneck cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid). Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly holiday--if they can make it through.
The third in the series of National Lampoon's 'Vacations ' films, this sequel concerns the Griswold family's holiday get-together. This time they're trying to have a picture book, old-fashioned Christmastime -- even though all the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's redneck cousin, Eddie. Looks like it's going to be a real holly-jolly holiday -- if they can make it through.
Budget estimate $25 million.
Shot on location in Los Angeles, California; Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne, Colorado in Technicolor using Dolby sound.
Began shooting March 27, 1989; Completed shooting June 30, 1989; Released in USA December 1, 1989.
Directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik, who also directed "Benny & Joon" (1993).
DVD Features:
Region 1
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono - English, French
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Director of Photography
Thomas Ackerman: Director of Photography, SCARY MOVIE 4 (2006)
Production Designer
Stephen Marsh:
Costume Designer
Michael Kaplan: Costume Designer, BLADE RUNNER (1982)
Review 1:
"...[Chase] does what he does best: flat-out slapstick and subversive tear-downs of his own smooth image..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C9 12/01/1989