Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Chip V — 27 Sep 2006

Eh. it's one of the better ernest movies, I guess.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Chip V on 27 Sep 2006.

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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By Kieran F (521) on 24 Dec 2012

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By Darrin C (626) on 11 Mar 2015

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By Robert S (1,498) on 03 Dec 2014

I patiently waited for some laughs, but most of them aren't funny, although there are some chuckles here and there…

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By Russell S (521) on 21 Dec 2016

One of the better Ernest movies, it's sincere feel really works in its favour and the guy who plays Santa is largely responsible for that…

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By Tim W (1,375) on 28 Jan 2016

A light, stupid, funny, silly holiday movie that had heart. A bit of a classic and Christmas tradition in my family. Guilty pleasure…

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