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| Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | Release Date: November 11, 1988 |
Starring:
Bill Byrge, Billie Bird, Douglas Seale, Gailard Sartain, Jack Swanson, Jim Varney, Key Howard, Noelle Parker, Oliver Clark, Robert Lesser
Summary:
Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.
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This warmhearted yuletide comedy has enough slapstick and gags to keep the kids rolling in the aisles, and Mom and Dad entertained as well. [11 Nov 1988, p.C7]
Ernest Saves Christmas is an improvement on Ernest Goes to Camp, mostly because of Seale. But basically it's another TV ad, a chestnut roasting on an open fire, exploding in your face every so often with another Ya know what I mean? [15 Nov 1988, p.7]
A combination of fresh twists, worn cliches, and frenetic camerawork, this film offers a premise that adults may not subscribe to--namely, that even Santa gets old, tired, forgetful, and in need of replacement. Still, the character with a heart of gold aims to entertain the young set and generally hits his targets.
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