Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Tom H — 26 May 2007

I didn't like any of the other Ernest films, but--to my surprise--this one had more heart than the others.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Tom H on 26 May 2007.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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