Ernest Saves Christmas

For all its cheesy faults and shortcomings, 'Ernest Saves Christmas' has its heart in the right place.

Grew up watching Ernest movies, since he was a Kentuckian too, as well as an amazing archer; and this one is a wholesome, family friendly must watch during the holidays. No different than A Christmas Story or Home Alone. Yes, it's cheesy, yes it's campy, yes it's silly; but that's the charm of any of his movies. My grandkids love this one as much as any of the other "Christmas classics", and they are 100% family friendly.

It's goofy, silly and really has some wonderful moments. I try to watch it every Christmas. Jim Varney was gone too soon.

Silly goofy movie. 9\10

Yes it's phenomenally stupid but still a serious guilty pleasure Still an adorable Christmas film starring the late Jim Varney In one of his many film series Varney is back at Ernest P. Worhl being a taxi cab driver He unknowingly picks up Santa Clause...the real one to be precise Santa is in need of someone to replace him to keep the Christmas spirit going and he'll need Ernest's help Also joining them is a young girl named Harmony who's a runaway desperate to find a home Joe might be the right man for the Santa job but he's caught up in the world of Hollywood Douglas Seale is a very sweet and lovable Santa Clause, his kind heart and innocence just melts your heart Ernest is his usually dim witted likable self eager to get the Christmas spirit in tact Harmony is very much more 1980s than 90s but still has that spunky attitude Some of the effects are very dated and this plot has some things missing but this is one of the more watchable entries in this collection The movie is stupid cheesy and doesn't make a whole lot of sense but still a harmless, easy to digest viewing Varney and Seale are the best reasons to watch It's also good natured for the holiday season

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 26 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw this as a child and loved it. As an adult watching it post 2010 it's probably not something you an engage with but as a kid it has holiday magic and a bucket of stupid hilarity. Watching these movies taught me the vital importance of being a little more Earnest.

must watch holiday movie loved it as a kid.

This movie has changed so many lives. An American classic.

The first Ernest film I've ever seen, as well as the first live action Jim Varney project, Ernest Saves Christmas is what anyone familiar with the character will expect: Lots of slapstick, dumb humour, a tonne of mugging and impersonations from Mr. Varney, and an ultimately uplifting message that makes what you've just seen not seem like such a waste of time. Ernest might be an idiot, but he's well-meaning idiot, and though he screws a lot of things up, he has people's best intention in mind, and Varney's likeable personality makes you feel bad when he's treated poorly or misfortune befalls him. There's a few funny jokes, and Ernest's clumsy, overly enthusiastic nature gets a lot of laughs. Douglas Seale, the man playing Santa, is so earnest and convincing that he might actually be Saint Nick himself. I liked the Harmony Star character, since the script gives her a personality and something to say, and she's not just there for the ride. Your tolerance for the film will depend largely on how much the title character and his antics appeal to you. He can be grating at times, but his optimism and charm made it hard for me to dislike him and the film itself. Ernest Saves Christmas is a silly film, consciously so, and while I can't see myself watching it every December, I have no problem coming back to it every now and then.