Review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) by Donnie B — 31 May 2007

Oh how cannoy you not like Ernest? He's sooo funny! The movie can be stupid at times!

This review of Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) was written by Donnie B on 31 May 2007.

Ernest Saves Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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