Simply Perfect

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Do not let the 6.1 star rating here in imdb fool you, for a modern road trip comedy this was amazing. Rarely have i seen a comedy with so many original scenes and witty dialogue, the producers of this movie have really tried hard to stay away from comedy movie cliches to create something fresh and funny. Ed Helms is simply amazing in this movie, if you like his roles in ''The Office'' or ''Hangover'', expect the same character here, he surely has not lost his charm and talent over the years. For some reason this movie feels a bit different when compared to other modern comedies of this type, it certainly brings something fresh to the table in a genre almost impossible to bring anything new to. This movie is obviously a bit over the top, awkward and cringy at times, but that plays out greatly when Ed Helms is the main character, of course, Ed Helms delivers his classic awkward cringe worthy character perfectly making this into an amazing modern comedy. Do not look at the bad reviews and ratings, this is a great, action packed, funny comedy that is worth seeing!

This movie in my own opinion completely missed a perfect opportunity to bring out a new franchise of some future features. But this movie was just bottom of the barrel, pathetic and dumb resorting to an almost humor which a 12 year old would laugh at, a humor not too distant from fart and dick 'n' ball gags. I am very fortunate enough like many to love the original Vacations where the humour still stands up to today's standards. with the great success of the Hangover Ed Helms played the character well as did Christina Applegate and even the older son, but the younger kid was just over the top and I don't blame him for that, the writing and director take that responsibility. The plot was traditional, the 7 minute joke based around the car Rusty had rented was nothing more than a silly filler gag which again for me missed the mark.The CB radio gag, the university stop all seemed ok but again I just feel the writer Jonathan Goldstein as impressive as his resume is just wanted to make a slop movie. There didn't seem to be a sense of direction in the film between characters, Rusty is clearly supposed to be the glue, but that kinda just doesn't reflect in the movie. I tried hard not to compare to the originals but it's hard when this is supposed to be the "new" generations of Griswold's and therefore some kinda of magic from the originals should have rubbed off, but it didn't. I've seen it once and like many forgettable movies it will find its way in a place where many years from now when references the Vacation movies the only ones that will be mentioned will be the originals.

Now, I understand I shouldn't compare this to the "original" vacation movies, but this is really an insult to them. I was cringing most of this movie as it made me feel as if the laughs were forced and not to mention the thing that stuck with me most, was the horrible cursing son. I understand some people may find that funny, but I find it absolutely unnecessary and not funny at all. Haha, potty mouth kid, hilarious....not really. I grew up with the National Lampoon Vacation movies as my families favorite thing to watch together. I will not be showing my future children this movie as it is really not funny and stupid. I'd avoid if you are a fan of the originals.

Nothing like the old ones, felt like i was watching American pie or something. They tried to much but unfortunately it just became ridiculous. Sexist, horrible language, bad Jokes and sometimes bad acting made this one the worst i probably ever seen. So sad, could have been a Good one.