Vegas Vacation
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
Critics Sentiment
Clark gets separated and climbs the Hoover Dam scaffolding
Audrey gets job as go-go dancer with Vicki
The film drops significantly when the family splits up for individual Vegas experiences, as critics felt the separate storylines were much weaker than the family dynamic.
Vegas Vacation delivers scattered laughs but suffers from uneven execution, with the Hoover Dam sequence and Cousin Eddie's return earning praise while individual character storylines fall flat. Critics appreciated the authentic Vegas locations and some clever concepts like Clark's gambling addiction, but felt the film lacked the cohesive family dynamic that made earlier entries work. The sentimental ending attempts emotional resonance but doesn't quite fit the franchise's established dysfunctional tone.
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Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie
Ethan Embry
Rusty Griswold
Marisol Nichols
Audrey Griswold
Miriam Flynn
Cousin Catherine
Shae D'Lyn
Cousin Vicki
Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton
Siegfried Fischbacher
Siegfried
Roy Horn
Roy
Wallace Shawn
Marty
Sid Caesar
Mr. Ellis
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Limo Driver
Sly Smith
Mirage Security Guard
Julia Sweeney
Mirage Reception Person
Corinna Harney
Girl at Blackjack Table
Joe Armeno
Roulette Stickman
Christie Brinkley
Woman in Ferrari
Juliette Brewer
Cousin Ruby Sue
Zachariah Moyes
Cousin Denny
Crew
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