Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Juan S — 28 Nov 2015

Its still one of my favorite Ernst movies.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Juan S on 28 Nov 2015.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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Not quite as bad as Scared Stupid, but still pretty darn bad. No what I mean, Vern…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 16 Dec 2015

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By Greg R (1,187) on 19 Dec 2018

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A cute movie that is kinda annoying at times. It is....interesting.....a nice movie to watch but I wouldn't buy it…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 22 Dec 2011

Mostly like this one for nostalgic reasons, but Jim Varney's goofiness still makes me laugh today. He will be missed…

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Jim Varney proves that he still has what it takes to make Ernest funny…

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