Vacation (2015) — Screenplay
A grown-up Rusty Griswold drags his reluctant family on a chaotic cross-country trip to Walley World, hoping to recreate his childhood magic but facing disaster at every turn.
- Written by
- Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, John Hughes
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure
- Length
- 130 pages
This comedy offers a masterclass in balancing nostalgia with fresh, absurd set pieces. Study how the writers structure a road-trip narrative with escalating comic obstacles while maintaining a clear character goal for Rusty. The dialogue and family dynamics provide a sharp, energetic tone that keeps the premise from feeling stale.
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