Review of Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) by Daryl G — 14 Jan 2008

I'm not going to whine because I got mashed potatoes when French fries is what I really wanted hahaha greatest god damn movie.

This review of Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) was written by Daryl G on 14 Jan 2008.

Ernest Goes to Jail has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mikey S (348) on 16 Aug 2011

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While I think Jim Varney, if he were still alive, would have made an excellent villain, this movie was the lowest of the Ernest slapstick movies…

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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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By Robert I (1,833) on 22 Jan 2013

Two Ernestes!? Electric superpowers!? A very entertaining outing for Ernest. Perhaps his second best…

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By Austin G (601) on 10 Aug 2015

If this is the one where he goes on jury duty, the only funny thing about this is when the pen explodes in his mouth…

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