Ben
Meyers’ rating: 3.2|5.0 Starsììì
Ernest
Saves Christmas—why love Jim Varney? Is it his
wistful, comedic approach to the big screen that commands audience? This movie,
typical Jim Varney, completely ‘stupid’ (for lack of a better word), is so likable
that it nearly becomes impossible to fault. The film is a good holiday choice
that thoroughly explores Varney’s comedic talents.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
Santa
Claus (Douglas Seale) comes out of an airport complaining about failure to
remember what everyone wants for Christmas. Santa retrieves his toy bag from
baggage, hails a taxi, and draws Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) as his driver.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director John R. Cherry III for directing
efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Joseph Akerman and Martin Erlichman for
making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Aster
Clement/Auntie Nelda/The Snake Guy (Jim Varney), Joe Carruthers (Oliver Clark),
Harmoney (Noelle Parker), Chuck (Gailard Sartain), Mary Morrissey (Billie
Bird), Bobby (Bill Byrge), Marty (Robert Lesser), and Immigration Agent (Key
Howard).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes.
For that audience who wishes for an unlimited shelf of Jim Varney movies, this
is another good choice for Jim Varney entertainment.
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