Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Brian M — 15 Dec 2012

When Ernest saved Christmas...he saved me too!

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Brian M on 15 Dec 2012.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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