Review of Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) by María A — 17 Feb 2012

Love all the Ernest movies - I was addicted to him when I was little.

This review of Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) was written by María A on 17 Feb 2012.

Ernest Goes to Jail has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stephanie H (594) on 05 Feb 2012

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By Mike H (1,369) on 07 Sep 2011

Man to man. Mano a mano. Toe to toe. Nose to nose. Shirts to skins. Eggs... over medium. Goes to the Jail is the best Ernest movie…

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