Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Jeff M — 04 Mar 2008

I really think its a classical christmas story. try watching it and not smiling. go I dare ya.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Jeff M on 04 Mar 2008.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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