Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Becky V — 02 Jan 2008

Ernest is so awesome! I love his movies. This one my family watches every year for Christmas. "Air brakes" "What we got here is the failure to accumulate".

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Becky V on 02 Jan 2008.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dann M (1,530) on 21 Nov 2013

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By Carolyn L (34) on 26 Nov 2011

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By Nikkoda T (54) on 27 Jul 2012

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By Dillon L (734) on 12 Dec 2014

I like ernest on holidays but he's stupid and dumb and like he should stop making movies. He's funny and stupid. Ok…

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By Matthew J (1,312) 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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By Seth B (476) on 09 Dec 2012

Another great Ernest movie. Good clean christmas movie the whole family can watch. Varney was a master…

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By Benjamin J (235) on 25 Dec 2010

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 Corey W (745) on 03 Jan 2011

Reminds me of Christmas Eve night as an eight year old kid. Can a movie have a better effect on a person…

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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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