Family vacations just aren't what they used to be. Now its all more expensive, not as much fun as you thought, a constant search for the i-Pad charger, sibling fights, and never enough booze! Well head to the movies because the old family truckster is at it again, only this time it's Rusty at the wheel! Before going into this movie you have to ask yourself, did you like the original, or are you obsessed with the original? I only say this due to the enormous amount of terrible reviews I have read and completely disagree. I really loved the original and think this fits the bill. First off the casting is great! Ed Helms plays a great adult son of Clark W. Griswald and even gives a freak out performance like the original. There were some great typical 'Vacation" type scenarios throughout the movie that made it a raunchy, fun comedy. I mean really, it wasn't the Departed. Applegate, Hemsworth, Mann, Day, Livingston, Reedus, Key, all perfect cameos. Once again the Griswald's take a trip across country to beloved, Wally World so Helms can take his family on the vacation of their/his dreams. Along the way they visit family and friends and have the same great misadventures. I was extremely disappointed in Chevy's part, he really has lost his good ole acting chops and gained about 100 lbs. I would highly recommend and think it was exactly what I expected. There is even a cameo of the original family truckster!
FYI: This is the 6 actor to play Rusty Giswald
***1/2
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