Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Jake K — 21 Dec 2007

GREATEST CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!!!!!

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Jake K on 21 Dec 2007.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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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By Richard Corliss (1,032) for TIME Magazine (1,130) on 29 Nov 2018

Only marginally insufferable, the Ernest movie is...a big-screen example of the TV-sitcom tendency to go broad and sappy with a token Yuletide…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 24 Oct 2014

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By Leonard D (636) on 09 Dec 2014

This film is an instant classic, no matter how many plot holes are in it…

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By Kenny S (360) on 26 Jun 2011

The second Ernest film is way better than the first…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 12 Dec 2015

May the force be with you! Santa arrives in sunny Florida looking to recruit his long term replacement so he can retire…

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By Kieran F (521) on 24 Dec 2012

One of the best Christmas films ever created! Shame they never make movies like this anymore. Stupid harmless fun at it's finest…

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