Ernest is a Genius
16 February 2002
OK, I might be the only person who thinks so. You must admit that Jim Varney, rest his soul, was a pop-cultural icon, whether you liked him or not. I don't think the only thing this particular film of his (though it is not his best) has to offer is his facial contortions. The writing is pretty hilarious, as long as you free your mind to it's ultimate stupidity. Anyone who doesn't appreciate a grown man calling his pet turtle a "heartless beast" is missing the point.

"There is a fine line between stupid and clever," once said David St. Hubbins of Spinal Tap. Sometimes genius is not appreciated until long after all the neigh-sayers are dead or gone. Remember, Citizen Kane was a flop at the box office.
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