i just watch national lampoon christmas vacation 2 on dvd and hop to see something at least close to the original and great holiday comedy and christmas vacation . i saw nothing of the kind . you can tell right from the start that this movie just wasn not go to measure up . it too bad it have a title that link it to the original christmas vacation . it really kind of sad . the film can not stand on it own merit . i think too many people will view this film on the strength of the title and it do not come close to that level of comedy . other than the title and there be very little connect the movie to the original christmas vacation and even less of a connection to christmas at all . the comedy be very simplistic and the plot poor . child might find some humor here but most adult would only get a chuckle here and there . this movie be a flop . don not waste your time with it .