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Ernest Saves Christmas

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Ernest Saves Christmas (1989)

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Reviews Counted: 13

Fresh: 5

Rotten:8

Average Rating: 4.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new st. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including Ernest P. Worrell.

Starring: Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker

Starring: Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker

Director: John R. Cherry

Director: John R. Cherry

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Sep 3, 2002

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  • Ernest Saves Christmas
  • High-flying reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings, and spell-binding special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming comedy hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new St. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including that lovable know-it-all Ernest P. Worrell (Emmy Award-winning comedian Jim Varney)! Along the way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical teen experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's where the fun -- and magic -- begin! ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS ... one delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!
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    Typical yet frequently goofy fun Ernest flick.

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    08/25/06
    Steve Crum
    Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
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    01/26/06
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    10/16/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    05/19/05
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    A Christmas classic. Jim Varney is sorely missed in my heart.

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    05/22/04
    Luke Y. Thompson
    New Times

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    01/06/04
    Greg Maki
    Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

    Ernest's best film. Actually quite funny.

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    10/24/03
    Gerry Shamray
    Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

    A reminder [that] movies don't always have to be deep or artful to be enjoyable. Sometimes all you need is fun and a short nostalgia fix.

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    09/29/03
    Ryan Cracknell
    Movie Views

    Surprisingly good-natured and harmless.

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    08/24/03
    Ken Hanke
    Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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    08/21/03
    John Esther
    Pasadena Weekly

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    08/14/03
    Tony Toscano
    Talking Pictures (U.S.)
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    Caryn James
    New York Times
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    Mark Palermo
    Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

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    08/08/02
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    Is this guy qualified to save an entire holiday?

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    07/27/02
    Scott Weinberg
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    Rita Kempley
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