Oh, right! Gym news! You can imagine how ecstatic I was this morning when I turned on Bravo and saw the opening credits to "European Vacation." Yesterday, they were airing some movie with Ewan McGregor playing a stock trader in Singapore. It was evident that it was based on a true story, because it was exhaustively detailed which meant it was very boring.
The same, however, cannot be said for the second installment of the Griswold family saga. I happen to think that this one is highly under appreciated. There are the die hard "Vacation" fans and a younger crop of "Christmas Vacation" loyalists, but I would say the majority of people dismiss their trip over the pond. But why? There are many funny bits, but I think the crown jewel is the daughter, Audrey (played by Dana Hill.) She's funny just to look at. She's kind of a little creature with a raspy voice. And her endless "I miss Jack"s are insane! And it seemed even funnier that they kept highlighting the fact that she didn't want to gain weight, when she looked like a chunk. But then you'd see a long shot of her and realize she was actually really tiny.
The sad thing is that she really wasn't a little creature. She was sick and had diabetes which apparently stunted her growth and then put her into a coma and eventually killed her! It's terrible. So this post goes out to her.
And to the scene in Italy when the Griswolds get hideous new outfits. That is probably why everyone hates the movie.
Love and basketball,
Bridget
2 comments:
Your love for the movie is contagious. I want to watch it right now, primarily to marvel at that actress. I know she's handicapped, and I don't want to be rude, but really, how odd was her body?! She was both chubby and tiny at the same time. Both young and old at the same time. She was everything and nothing. She rules!
the scene in Italy is fantastic! the worst outfits in history. The real reason European Vacation was my favorite, was the boobs!! I loved the boob shot when they were in Germany.
Love,
Lil Horn Dog
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