National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

DAY 6 of Christmas Week... ITS CHRISTMAS EVE!! and we watch a classic Christmas comedy starring Chevy Chase movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989) We hope you enjoy our reaction and we hope you all have a lovely Christmas break!
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[@Notsosweetstevia]

Trust me Americans really do celebrate the holidays with family that don’t get along.

[@redwithcoffee619]

Can confirm, mine had two arguments this Christmas

[@t.scipio7841]

What's even worse, we will buy presents for them..

[@imame1433]

Not this American

[@masamune2984]

@@imame1433 That just makes you the “Cousin Eddie” of your family. 🙂

[@whoknowswhocares885]

By the end of the night you are really considering going to jail cause their is always Someone you wanna strangle.

[@DanielleSouthcott]

"Shitter was full!" Another summary of 2020. Merry Christmas, y'all.

[@Milleniumlance]

Indeed

[@LuisAngel-mu4zv]

Its been a whole year, i remember when i first hears about covid in december and tought it wouldn't be a big deal Haha

[@forestrot666]

The whole scene for sure!

[@d3l3tes00n]

The family thing is 100% realistic in the US.

[@chuc98]

Side note: the actress that played Aunt Bethany, Mae Questel, was a very successful voice actress. She provided the voices for Betty Boop and Olive Oyl.

[@backpackmatt]

Wow! That's fascinating! 👍

[@timothyskidmore1554]

Clark's Boss is I think Bill Murray's brother

[@Seantendo]

This is one of those movies that gets better every year. As we grow up we identify with Clark more and more.

[@hiimalfredhitchcock710]

The guy who plays Clark's boss is Bill Murray's older brother and the child actor who plays Clark's son is Leonard from The Big Bang Theory

[@dawnfinch6283]

I forgot that little Leonard hofstader Also dont forget I still know what you did last summer

[@davidanderson1639]

Brian Doyle Murray also played Noah Vanderhoff in Wayne’s World.

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

I knew about Leonard but had no clue that was Bill's brother!! 🤯

[@peter08xxx]

I thought that was Bill Murray's dad! :D

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

Brian Doyle Murray is in Caddyshack with Chevy and his brother also. Plus he’s in tons of tv shows and some movies. The daughter is Juliette Lewis and the red headed grandmother is the mom from Everybody loves Raymond

[@DemonFireRain]

It's not just you guys, Eddie breaking the windmill thing instantly is the funniest part of the movie.

[@grumpyowl91]

It's also very accurate. We had one growing up, and the slightest touch could crumble it.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

It sums up Eddie perfectly.

[@scoadly]

Hands down funniest scene in movie down to the shirt Eddie is wearing with the black underneath part only around the neck

[@HollywoodLito]

@@scoadly That's called a Dickie. You can pick them up at Walmarts everywhere.

[@Young_Jim]

I think it’s look of confusion on his face as it breaks into pieces all over the table, comedy gold.

[@DawkinsPlays]

This is one of those movies that if it's on tv while I'm switching through channels I'll stop and watch it until the end.

[@johnrobinson474]

The creation of Cinema Rules was one of the few happy highlights of 2020. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@m.e.3862]

Hear, hear!😃🍷

[@AFireInsideASMR]

So true! 😊

[@tre3961]

Indeed, and may i add an honorable mention of Brandon likes movies ( check him out as well)

[@LuisM1416]

My all time favorite Christmas movie growing up. Merry Christmas Cinema Rules.

[@BriGuyIL1980]

Whenever people watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the first time and like it, it warms my heart. Doubly so if they're from another country.

[@hendrikjansen7130]

I wish everyone who reads this a Merry Christmas 🎄

[@B8Lola]

Merry Christmas to you too

[@hendrikjansen7130]

@@B8Lola thank you

[@lorrainehinde1280]

And to you❤️

[@helenholmar8506]

Tom you look amazing...if a little like a festive bartender

[@JosieSchuller]

You guys should watch National Lampoon’s Vacation, the first movie in the Vacation series. Then cousin Eddie will make more sense 😂 Favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Story followed by It’s A Wonderful Life.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Agreed. The first movie is WAY better in my opinion. And for God's sake, DON"T bother watching European Vacation!

[@EchanteDante]

Vegas Vacation is even better in my opinion but I think Christmas vacation is my favorite for nostalgia reasons.

[@lynnevetter]

@@norwegianblue2017 I love European Vacation!! Christmas is number 1 though.

[@JosieSchuller]

@@EchanteDante I still haven’t seen the Vegas one yet, I need to do that 🙂

[@ezekial7028]

@@JosieSchuller You really need to see it, Uncle Eddie is in that one as well.

[@sgauden02]

Typical Clark Griswold: Everything than CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong!

[@shainewhite2781]

They show this movie every year on CBS, TNT, TBS, NBC, ABC, and AMC.

[@bn.4399]

Multiple times

[@bassage13]

Who the hell still watches cable or network TV? Are you 70 years old?

[@bassage13]

@@nonenone3257 You're not clever Grandma.

[@bassage13]

@@nonenone3257 I have a rapist wit.

[@Cifer77]

"Shitter was full" one of the best Christmas movie quotes of all time For a family of that size, living in the suburbs, that is a pretty average house. They certainly aren't poor but still far from "rich".

[@Milleniumlance]

"Upper middle class" 👍

[@kbrooke469]

Right. These folks are basically middle class Americans-not rich-did you see their car?

[@justinplayfair4638]

It's surprising that Shaun's seen so many movies that he barely remembers...almost like he had some beers while watching...nahhh... Tom's looking pretty GQ with that matching Vest/Covid Mask ensemble! Thanks for the holiday movies guys...have yourselves a Merry one!

[@synthact]

Ahhhhh...one of my top 3 Christmas films of alllll tiiiiime: 1) A Christmas Story 2) Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas 3) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

[@lilyd855]

we have a family tradition of watching this every Christmas Eve, so happy you decided to watch it! ❤️❤️

[@bobbih6360]

Enjoy your reactions so much! The Griswold's home is an average, suburban, middle-class home. They're not rich.

[@riveracheron989]

Ya, we have a moderate income, and our house is about that big

[@dionnel8882]

this is definitely rich lol unless this is located in the south/midwest it's still quite *upper* middle class

[@irenephillips1523]

This is rich houses where I live aren't this big unless you're rich

[@ScorpionStrike7]

The squirrel shout still has me rolling to this day! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@labyfan1313]

Same. When ever a squirrel runs across the road in front of the car we yell "Squirrel!!!" just like in the movie.

[@sidnew2739]

The ONLY reaction-channel that counts!

[@Shadow-zz2ry]

I love this film. Must watch every Christmas. Not the same without being watched every Christmas.

[@pauledwards9493]

Take these films for what they are, pure laughs for adults. All of the Lamppons are worth a go. Have a good Christmas all!

[@donnabruhn6907]

This has become one of the most beloved Xmas movies of all time.

[@zacharybear7243]

I just love you both! Haha loved your Christmas gear haha

[@markwilliamson8047]

I don't have any family to spend Christmas with. Can I come hang out with you guys? Hope you both have a lovely holiday, and thank you so much for creating this channel. It's been a very very bright spot in an otherwise dismal year. Merry Christmas.

[@tj_2701]

I would love to spend the holidays cuddling with Shaun. 😋

[@markwilliamson8047]

@Abcity Thank you so much.

[@Timmah73]

The opening of this movie where they go to get the tree always cracks me up as they drive through a scenic mountain landscape to go buy a tree. These people are supposed to live in Chicago you'd have to drive 100s of miles away before you see anything but FLAT.

[@norwegianblue2017]

In the Midwest it is pretty easy to afford a house that size or larger for a middle class person. Especially when this movie was made. Fun fact: the boss is played by Bill Murray's brother.

[@orgyonmyown]

My family and I watch this every year for like 25 years. Such a good classic! Happy holidays guys! 🖤

[@redangel169]

Merry Christmas guys. Thank you for everything this year. Your videos have been a beacon of light in a really dark year.

[@HotelBedSheets]

I'm so excited! I'm letting the ads run for ya guys- commenting in the meantime. This is a Christmas favorite:)

[@Dogslife_]

This film gets better with every watch. First big laugh for me is "Take it away Russ...! .......fa-la-la-la-laah la la la laah!" 🤣

[@fifimsp]

My favorite part of the movie is when he's in the attic and he's stepping on all the boards. It's so stupid but makes me laugh every time. The way there's a pause and you think it's over and he lands on the third one.

[@shlerpy]

Merry Christmas everybody! This classic film is a traditional viewing for my family and I. Sadly I’m away from them this holiday but you guys are thankfully here to help! Much love from Texas! 🤠

[@taddawson68dawson68]

Love the mask and the vest! Merry Christmas guys cheers from Iowa!

[@BrianSmithNow]

I was going to watch the movie while wrapping gifts. Then this video popped up on my feed. This is the real gift. 🎄

[@BlahBlahWoofWoof12]

I love that at the begining the neighbors seem like terrible people who hate the Griswalds for no reason but as the film goes on you understand why they are the way that they are.

[@thomasbaker2067]

This is in my top 3 best Christmas movies, Merry Christmas Cinema Rules and have a Happy New Year too.

[@Torente32]

My Family and I have watched Christmas Vacation every year for 20 plus years as a family holiday tradition. I love this movie.

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Merry Christmas guys!!! Thanks for all the movie fun!!!! 🎅🎄🎉🎊🎥

[@baxattax6653]

"takes a dark turn and just chainsaws the whole family" good lord man!!! lmao XD

[@adampellett4917]

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies of the 1980's. God bless to John Hughes for writing a great script. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE (if it's way too late but wanna say it)! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@BrianSmithNow]

The matching mask and vest are amazing.

[@AlmaCynthiaVerdejo]

One of my fave things of this I love is Clark slowly losing his mind because he’s obsessed with getting the perfect Christmas.

[@hayleyshackleford6387]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for this week of presents!

[@CinemaRules]

Merry Christmas 😊

[@MindfulMya]

HONESTLY SLAPSTICK HUMOR AND THE REALNESS OF THIS IS EVERYTHING!

[@Bryson.c]

It a tradition for my family to watch Christmas vacation every Christmas Eve

[@GMurfGaming]

"Don't think that's the average American home" xD you're right, most people live like the brother

[@Bradwhitehead415]

Merry Christmas... Shitter was full.

[@controlZchannel]

That's a middle class to upper middle class house, depending on location.

[@colly3333]

I used to watch these Vacation films as a kid, and they still hold up. Happy holidays, guys.

[@bernie472]

You guys nailed it. Most people here in the U.S. do not usually have homes this huge. The exterior shots were on a back lot at the WB studio, in a fake house, and some of the interior shots were either inside the back lot house, or more often than not, inside a sound stage.

[@CosmicKingGeorge]

Merry Christmas Shaun and Tom! Looking forward to your next run of videos!

[@jeffmartin1026]

The matching vest and mask is very dapper! Happiest of Holidays to you and yours!!

[@walkofnails2923]

Every Christmas we watch A Christmas Story (1950’s USA), Christmas Vacation, and Elf. They always make us laugh 😄

[@corymetcalfe6422]

Merry Christmas guys! Thanks for the fun this year

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

You boys are in for a real treat with this one! 🤣

[@TheMissingLink1]

Just got done watching this with the fam! It's an annual tradition!

[@sirjohnmara]

I also think that when Eddie breaks that "thing" is the funniest in the whole movie.

[@jamesduncan3580]

Loved watching this movie - it was one of the funniest and laughed my ass off!!! One that I do agree with is when is bolted down the hill that was a good scene "BINGO" Loved all your movie vlogs guys and cant wait to see whats in store in the new year - Im glad that I am a subscriber and HUGE fans of yours!!! Wishing you guys a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.....May 2021 bring you joys, happiness, love and prosperity!!!! XOOXOXO - Lots of love and hugs

[@amandaevans7908]

Haha I forgot y'all were doing this one! Definitely a family classic in my house! I hope y'all have the most wonderful and blessed Christmas!!

[@MrJeepman76]

This is one of my top three favorite Christmas movies ever!

[@shaundsypal]

My dudes face at 7:53 is everything

[@zacharybear7243]

It is an American thing. We all hate our families throughout the year but pretend to care during the holidays lol

[@popculturewatch8689]

Not me. I stop by to see my dad for a bit and then I have dinner with mom. That's it. I never pretend like I want to spend time with my family.

[@randall-king]

We love family get-togethers and miss them when we can’t have them more. Loads of laughs, fun, games, and heartfelt moments.

[@zacharybear7243]

@@randall-king that does not sound normal at all lol you all must be from Mars or something

[@randall-king]

@@zacharybear7243 I supposed that I am just blessed.

[@kbrooke469]

Guys-if you think getting together for the Holidays with family members that you might not get along with or might not be your favorite people to hang out with is an "American" thing, your sadly mistaken-it's a universal thing...

[@83shadow3]

Funny story someone actually did a Christmas house display . From this movie they put a ladder against their roof . Then put a domy next to it hanging from the gutter. After 911 was called out a couple of times. They finally put a sign in front explaining . It was was a scene from this movie it made . The news an everything .

[@vicky42559]

My absolute favorite Christmas movie. Love you guys. 😀

[@TofuLang]

Definitely both a christmas trope AND an american thing. I can't tell you how many events I've had to go to and had to invite family members that suck.

[@jeffburnham6611]

The house that Clark lived in was upper middle class, not exactly rich. There is an on-going theme regarding Catherine and Eddie, throughout all of the Vacation series of films. Eddie is not an Uncle to Clark, he is the cousin of Ellen. The lady that played Aunt Bethany, is the original voice of Betty Boop.

[@mikejordan8259]

The Lady playing Auny Bethany orignally played Betty Boop's voice.

[@locnar1]

This movie is very, very special to me. My grandfather used to watch this anytime he wanted, even in July. Also being from Illinois it has a closer to home feeling than other Christmas films.

[@Blannibal311]

Christmas Vacation is probably one of the greatest comedy films of all time in my opinion. Now that you've watched this one though you have to go back and watch the first one. Vacation and Christmas Vacation are pretty close in terms of hilarity but I couldn't choose which is better. European Vacation is good but very different in terms of the comedic tone as it feels more like....well....a European comedy. Vegas Vacation is good just not nearly as good as the original or Christmas but I do like it better than European. Hope you guys get around to watching the first one eventually and love the content as usual!

[@canadianscratcher7834]

At the 3:49. The guy on the cover of People magazine is the Jeremiah the director of the movie.

[@Chrisbajs]

9:39 Eddie ruins the thing in one second flat! I love it.

[@44excalibur]

Eddie is Clark's cousin by marriage. He was in the first Vacation movie.

[@belesir8847]

Just watched this tonight lol, watch it every year with my family. Such a classic. Randy Quaid is absolutely hilarious in it.

[@kelseyfollett9869]

My family and I watched that every Christmas.

[@randomreviews4278]

one of the best Chirtmas movies

[@redangel169]

The mask and vest ensemble is epic

[@MrMangeced]

You can see this one every Christmas in Sweden, love it 🎄🎄😁🎅 Merry Christmas

[@FireTiger941]

OMG I got a commercial right when Clark does the drum roll and symbol crash for the lights! Hahaha

[@ryeguy2256]

Merry Christmas you guys!

[@cottagepie1]

National Lampoon's, some of my fav films as a kid

[@ightimmaheadout1735]

Me and my family used to watch it every christmas as a tradition

[@hozzyboy]

One of the main reasons people in these movies live in big houses is just because it's easier to shoot in. You have the cast, crew and camera angles to deal with and it's just much easier if the house is bigger.

[@J.Artan6]

Everybody gangsta till Cousin Eddie shows up.

[@mshellesea9382]

A must watch every Christmas season! 🎄

[@stephenochosiete9869]

This is my favorite Christmas movie!!! Squirrel!!!! Best part 😂😂😂

[@ScorpionStrike7]

Chevy Chase was glorious in this movie

[@CinobiteReacts]

Most of those American houses are made from wood not brick, that's why they are so big, because you get more for the money. A 200k British house would buy you a HUGE American wooden house

[@Micolash_is_behind_you]

"it's just some rich white people wanting more movie" exactly, that's a joke

[@arsenelupin9697]

It's not just satire though. Both Vacation movies have a lot of heart to them. That's why this movie works and something like "Christmas with the Cranks" does not - a likeable protagonist makes all the difference.

[@Seantendo]

@Arsène Lupin Both? Guess you aren't a fan of European or Vegas, and the less said about "Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure" the better.

[@arsenelupin9697]

@@Seantendo The European one is still ok, but nothing more. The rest is just pure garbage^^ You don't even get the utter delight that is Chevy Chase not giving a shit, like in Caddyshack 2.

[@punkem733]

@@arsenelupin9697 The vegas one while not as good as the older ones, had some of the best gags with randy quaid's character

[@Trademarc1977]

More movie?

[@anitahargreaves9526]

I was going to watch this on prime. This has saved me a lot of time. Happy Christmas 🎄

[@williamcodywinter]

My favourite Christmas movie, I watch it every Xmas.

[@ed-schramm]

it's been really nice watching all these xmas movies you, thank you so much mates!

[@xillianbro]

Merry Christmas Eve!!!

[@TsDwelling]

This film is great. I remember the first time I watched this film was on VHS with my family. When he went sledding and shot down the hill, we all lost our minds. Rewound to it over and over. Good times.

[@jaxmanx]

1 of the best underrated xmas movies ever

[@tonybluedanger9640]

Now this movie is funny. It's hilarious as hell with Beverly D'Angelo and Chevy Chase. By the way merry Christmas to the both of you and keep me laughing. A great Christmas gift. And here's one for your stocking, don't forget to review Lady in a cage with Olivia de Havilland and James Caan, a really great movie. Happy Halloween boys🎃🎅🍺🍺

[@ScarlettM]

Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@knockoutking3764]

What's really FUNNY!!! Is when Clark is stuck in the attic and he falls through the ceiling.... why didn't he just crawl through the hole to escape the attic?? LOL!!