Review of Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) by Nathaniel D — 11 Jun 2007

Comic genious. Varney deftly juggles Ernest's emotional and humorous sides in this rib-tickling, tear-jerking masterpiece.

This review of Ernest Goes to Camp (1987) was written by Nathaniel D on 11 Jun 2007.

Ernest Goes to Camp has generally received mixed reviews.

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By John L (999) on 03 Jul 2011

As a kid it was the equivalent to Casablanca, ..but after a recent viewing not so much...dumb dialogue...80s cheesiness and awful music,etc...but…

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By Aaron N (493) on 27 Mar 2011

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By Dylan D (818) on 05 Sep 2013

Ernest Goes to Camp is actually a very good movie; it might not feature the absolute best script ever written or the finest Oscar-caliber acting,…

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By Harry D (181) on 30 Sep 2013

It's dumb but watchable. I enjoyed it as a kid and didn't hate it as a grownup. I would recommend it for younger kids as harmless fun…

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By Dustin M (641) on 08 Nov 2009

I'm scared Sarge. We're all scared, son…

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By Justin O (930) on 12 Oct 2012

Moderately funny but has a way overused storyline…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 28 May 2014

Not sure why I love this so much....wait a cotton pickin minute…

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By Jordan T (851) on 04 Jul 2013

Dumb 1980's film that'll entertain the family. Not really a good movie and really dumb, but I got some laughs out of it…

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