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11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 50The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenThe movie knows its audience, which is roughly between the ages of 5 and 13 and enjoys inane, goofy slapstick that seldom lets up.
- 50Washington PostHal HinsonWashington PostHal HinsonErnest keeps up his filibuster of inane chatter, shifting from one comic voice, one accent, to another with impressive dexterity. That voice of his is a real gift. Too bad we have to look at him too. [12 Nov 1993, p.C6]
- 38Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrMost of the time Ernest Rides Again is a one-joke - or, rather, one-cannon - movie, enough to raise grave doubts about the importance of seeing - let alone being - Ernest. [12 Nov 1993, p.47]
- 38The Seattle TimesThe Seattle TimesIt's not enough to say that the Ernest movies are aimed at very young children. They are aimed at very young, very stupid children, and their unfortunate parents should steer them toward more edifying entertainment. [12 Nov 1993, p.D24]
- 25TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineWith even less plot and cheaper production values than usual, this is comedy for catatonics that will bore even fans of past entries in the series.
- 25Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-TimesMaybe 7-year-olds will enjoy this PG-rated stuff, but it's not funny. [12 Nov 1993, p.39]
- 20EmpireWilliam ThomasEmpireWilliam ThomasAbout as funny as contracting cancer.
- 20Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasThe humor in this film is so elementary, so numskull, it defies description or extended discussion.
- 20Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovUnfortunately, this kind of sledgehammer comedy has worn thin over the many years since Mack Sennett first hit on it.