Lollivan
It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
Roman Sampson
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Fleur
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
Hollywood_Yoda
This was the first theatrical fare for Ernest P. Worrell, the lovable and clumsy character from the 80s TV commercials. Not sure exactly how it went from "Hey, Vern" to starring in a string of his own movies (not even sure how many there are).In this Ernest movie, he is in charge of taking care of kids sent to a juvenile detention camp for kids who are considered trouble. As always though, Ernest causes chaos and must ensure that he fixes his mistake by the end of the film. Chief Dan George (although Italian, and not Native American) makes a small role helping Ernest to teach the kids to behave.I rated the film a 5/10 just because it is slow paced, much more than the other Ernest films.
misstaylormoviegirl
Ernest goes to Camp is a good movie. It stars the late Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell. In this film, he works at Kamp Kikakee as a janitor. What he really wants to be is a counselor. He gets that wish, but there is a group of troubled boys to deal with. In the meantime, a mining company is about to destroy the camp! It's up to our old buddy Ernest to save the place he cares so much. I like the music in it mostly. I love the "Brave Hearts" song and Ernest even sings "Gee I'm Glad It's Rainin." I would say it's the best film Jim Varney has made. I know some people these days don't know this movie very well. If you are new to the Ernest series, start with this one. You will enjoy it. Know What I Mean Vern?
Elswet
Many people have rejected the Ernest Line, but it holds a place of prominence within my own movie collection for its heart and verve. Varney's self-generated character, Ernest, embodies the hapless hero, the underdog who triumphs in spite of his inadequacies, and sometimes because of them. He is not a jock, nor an intellect, nor is he particularly bright, but his heart shines above all adversity, and his honest earthiness breathes throughout his performances, even when he's being a complete idiot.I've always been One to cheer for the underdog, and when it comes to life, Ernest was the epitome of an underdog.This work tells the story of the underdog going against big business in order to save something he loves. What's more gungho American than that? In Ernest Scared Stupid, Ertha Kitt labeled him the "Great Redneck Hope," and that sentiment permeates every single one of Varney's Ernest movies, and even manages to surface in his last (and ultimately BEST) film, the Beverly Hillbillies.This is my personal favorite of the line, as well as being the best.It rates a 7.4/10 from...the Fiend :.
poopiscrispy
I have not seen this movie in years but I remember as a kid that I loved it.Every time an Ernest movie all the kids would get excited and we'd all talk about how we had to see it. Then we did and thought we were super cool. Doesn't anyone else remember that?Ernest movies were wonderfully goofy. Maybe we are too spoiled these days to appreciate a simple silly camp movie. I am surprised at it's relatively poor rating.
