Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Kc B — 20 Jun 2007

Surprisingly good. A loveable should-be Christmas classic. Jim Varney was even funnier than I remember.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Kc B on 20 Jun 2007.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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