Movie Review: Vacation (2015)

Vacation (2015)
R | 99 min 

Adventure, Comedy 

29 July 2015 (USA)
Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan M. Goldstein
Writers: Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Stars: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo
Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

This is pretty much what you think it is. While I felt some of the jokes were a little forced, overall it is a laugh out loud movie experience. My 14 year old daughter was in tears and wants to buy it as soon as it comes out on DVD.

It was cool seeing all the nods to the old movie and Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo make a cameo. It was kind of painful watching Chevy...he has not aged well! There is a surprise cameo from everyone's favorite Walking Dead actor.

And then there is Chris Hemsworth...sigh...he was looking real good, especially his "abs." This was one of the funniest scenes in the movie and unfortunately girls...it's a fake.

Is it worth the theater price? Depends on what you are looking for in a movie experience. Going with a bunch of friends or high school kids, yeah. But you won't be missing out if you wait for the DVD...

My daughter gives 5 Sheep but I'm going with...

3 1/2 "Rose kissing" Sheep

SharonS

Movie Review: Top 10 reasons to see Hangover III

The Hangover Part III (2013)
100 min - Comedy
Release: 23 May 2013 (USA)
Director: Todd Phillips
Writers: Todd Phillips, Craig Mazin
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

If you liked the first two then you will love this one; especially if you loved Mr. Chow. You see a lot of Mr. Chow in this one <G>. I went with my husband and 12 year old daughter (yeah, I know. Parenting fail) and we all laughed and had a good time. I must admit I haven’t seen the second one yet, but I don’t think it matters. There were plenty of references to the first two movies and at the end there was a nice cheesy Wolfpack music montage. Whether or not you should see this in the theater versus renting… depends on how you feel about these types of movies. You get exactly what it advertises; including the beheading of a Giraffe (no Giraffe was hurt in the making of this movie) and a lot of cursing. Make sure you stay for the 2 minute extra scene after the credits roll…

Top 10 reasons to see Hangover III

11. Someone needs to burn this place to the ground.

10. I’m killing Dougs today

9. I’m *#$;#*@*#%;!;&*)$)@* Chow #*%&#)(@)!;@)@ #*&amp; @*@*&# @((#*#$!$#@!

8. This is the best day of my life!

7. I love cocaaaaaaaaaaaine!

6. You don’t talk to madness

5. F***ing spit in your own hand!

4. I’m invisible!

3. I’m saying hello, were dogs!

2. Red lollipops

1. Seriously? have you seen him?

3 ½ “*%#@&*^$@^*” sheep

Sharon Stogner