History Film / Vacation

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though ''Vacation '83'' is rated R, the prior sequels are toned down a lot in comparison [[LighterAndSofter]]. This is most evident with the fourth and previous movie, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' which virtually has no harsh language or offensive content. As a result, the MPAA gave it a family-friendly PG rating (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch, swearing, and morbid jokes than the original. In fact, the movie went through a brief period of development hell as the filmmakers couldn't decide on the film's target audience.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though ''Vacation '83'' is rated R, the prior sequels are toned down a lot in comparison [[LighterAndSofter]]. This is most evident with the fourth and previous movie, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' which virtually has no harsh language or offensive content. As a result, the MPAA gave it a family-friendly PG rating (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch, swearing, and morbid jokes than the original. In fact, the movie went through a brief period of development hell as the filmmakers couldn't decide on the film's target audience as ''Vegas'' was poorly received for its lighthearted tone.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though ''Vacation '83'' is rated R, the prior sequels are toned down a lot in comparison [[LighterAndSofter]]. This is most evident with the fourth and previous movie, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' which virtually has no harsh language or offensive content. As a result, the MPAA gave it a family-friendly PG rating (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch, swearing, and morbid jokes than the original. In fact, the movie went through a brief period of development hell as the filmmakers couldn't decide on making it a film aimed at kids & families or adults only.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though ''Vacation '83'' is rated R, the prior sequels are toned down a lot in comparison [[LighterAndSofter]]. This is most evident with the fourth and previous movie, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' which virtually has no harsh language or offensive content. As a result, the MPAA gave it a family-friendly PG rating (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch, swearing, and morbid jokes than the original.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though ''Vacation '83'' is rated R, the sequels are a lot less crude to an extent[[LighterAndSofter]]. This is most evident with the fourth and previous movie, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' which virtually has very little profanity or offensive content. As a result it is rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch, swearing, and morbid jokes than the original.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Though the original 1983 film is rated R - The previous installment, 1997's ''Vegas Vacation'' had a much more family-friendly tone with virtually no swearing or offensive content. As a result it is rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). This installment contains far more raunch and profanity than ''Vacation '83''.

''Vacation'' is a 2015 [[RoadTripPlot road trip]] [[{{Comedy}} comedy]] directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It serves as both a reboot and a sequel to the ''Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Vacation'' series, following the escapades of Rusty Griswold instead of his father Clark, though maintaining the same format and featuring appearances from Creator/ChevyChase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Creator/LeslieMann as the old members of the Griswold family, Clark, Ellen, and Audrey respectively.

''Vacation'' is a 2015 [[RoadTripPlot road trip]] [[{{Comedy}} comedy]] directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It serves as both a reboot and a sequel to the ''{{National Lampoon}}'s'' ''[[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Vacation]]'' series, following the escapades of Rusty Griswold instead of his father Clark, though maintaining the same format and featuring appearances from Creator/ChevyChase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Creator/LeslieMann as the old members of the Griswold family, Clark, Ellen, and Audrey respectively.

''acation'' is a 2015 [[RoadTripPlot road trip]] [[{{Comedy}} comedy]] directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It serves as both a reboot and a sequel to the ''{{National Lampoon}}'s'' ''[[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Vacation]]'' series, following the escapades of Rusty Griswold instead of his father Clark, though maintaining the same format and featuring appearances from Creator/ChevyChase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Creator/LeslieMann as the old members of the Griswold family, Clark, Ellen, and Audrey respectively.

'''Rusty:''' Doesn't matter, the new vacation will stand on it's own, ok?.

'''''Vacation''''' is a 2015 [[RoadTripPlot road trip]] [[{{Comedy}} comedy]] directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It serves as both a reboot and a sequel to the ''{{National Lampoon}}'s'' ''[[Film/NationalLampoonsVacation Vacation]]'' series, following the escapades of Rusty Griswold instead of his father Clark, though maintaining the same format and featuring appearances from Creator/ChevyChase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Creator/LeslieMann as the old members of the Griswold family, Clark, Ellen, and Audrey respectively.

* TheAllegedCar: Taking the place of the Wagon Queen Family Truckster is the Prancer minivan from Tartan, the "Honda of Albania". The Prancer comes equipped with several odd features, including a detachable bumper and a button that turns the driver's seat completely around.

* EveryCarIsAPinto: One of the buttons on the van's key fob makes it ''explode''.

The film also stars Creator/ChrisHemsworth, Creator/CharlieDay, [[Series/KeyAndPeele Keegan-Michael Key]], and Regina Hall.

** Yeah, his "''[[GagPpenis abs]]''".

** Subverted in that James' display of "rage" is so ridiculously mild. But it ''does'' work.

** Yeah, his ''abs''.

** Subverted in that James' display of "rage" is so ridiculously mild.

** Subverted in that Kevin's display of "rage" is so ridiculously mild.

* TheAllegedCar: Taking the place of the Wagon Queen Family Truckster is the Prancer minivan from Tartan, the "Honda of Albania". The Prancer comes equipped with several odd features, including a detachable steering wheel and a button that turns the driver's seat completely around.

* TheAllegedCar: Rusty has a similar box-shaped van to the original Wagon Queen Family Truckster, equipped with a button that turns the driver's seat completely around.