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Vacation is the fifth theatrical release in the National Lampoon’s series of films, written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein who make their directorial debuts. The film stars Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chris Hemsworth, and Beverly D’Angelo and Chevy Chase who reprise their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold.

Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Applegate), and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America’s “favorite family fun park,” Walley World. What could go wrong?

“The script was so damn funny, contemporary, totally fresh and original, but still in keeping with the comedic values of the original movie,” Helms says about joining the project. “It was more than an exciting creative opportunity. As far as I’m concerned Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo are comedy royalty, and it’s a privilege to exist not only in the same universe that they brought to life as the Griswolds, but to actually be in this movie with them.” Applegate agrees saying she’s “a huge fan of the Griswolds and their saga. We all came on board because of what Beverly and Chevy created.”

Vacation is rated 14A.