For myself, I never made the kind of family trip that the Griswolds made across America although I saw some of the sites so I never really related to it. However, I did take a trip across Europe as a teenager so when this movie came out I had just gotten back and it nails it. Still find it as hilarious today as I did back then and it makes me laugh a lot more than the original film. Much better than Christmas Vacation which I think is the weakest of the series. Vegas Vacation is pretty funny too if you've been in Vegas. But I highly recommend this one for a great load of laughs. I especially love the scene where they visit relatives, and the stuff in London. I thought the kids who played the children were not as likable as some of the other films but nonetheless, the film worked out well. A classic comedy.
Review of National Lampoon's European Vacation
