Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Will H — 08 Jun 2007

The crown jewel of the Ernest franchise. A holiday classic. RIP Mr. Varney.

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Will H on 08 Jun 2007.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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