Ernest's best film. Actually quite funny.
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10/24/03
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
Director: John R. Cherry
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Reviews for Ernest Saves Christmas
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Surprisingly good-natured and harmless.
08/24/03
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.
09/29/03
Typical yet frequently goofy fun Ernest flick.
08/25/06
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05/19/05
Is this guy qualified to save an entire holiday?
07/27/02
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