Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Carolyn L — 26 Nov 2011

My favorite of the Ernest series & a must-see each Christmas; own it, love it!

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Carolyn L on 26 Nov 2011.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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If you like Dumb Movies about Dumb People, than this ones for you.Too Dumb for me.I can't believe they made sequels to this awful Movie…

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