Get ready for laughs with SLAM DUNK ERNEST, the hilariously high-scoring comedy jam-packed with outrageous fun! In his latest crowd-pleasing escapade, we find lovably zany Ernest P. Worrell (Emmy Award-winner Jim Varney) s... more »truggling to make the cut on his buddies' fast-running city league team. But when the Basketball Angel (NBA superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) steps in to lend him a pair of magic shoes, Ernest goes from benchwarmer to king of the court in a thrilling game against the NBA's Charlotte Hornets! Don't miss this wild and wacky comedy adventure -- it'll keep you entertained from the opening tip-off to the final-second countdown!« less
Brett H. (rainyday4357) from LENA, IL Reviewed on 9/24/2009...
Slam Dunk Ernest is definitely not the best Ernest movie, but it does have it's moments. Jim Varney is funny as always, but the supporting cast leaves a bit to be desired in the "charisma" department. The special effects are not all that special, and the film's message is a little convoluted, but kids (especially boys) should enjoy it. I wouldn't recommend it for adults unless you are already an Ernest fan from his superior adventures (Ernest Goes to Camp, Goes to Jail, and Scared Stupid).
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The pits
Sir Bowen | Houston, TX USA | 09/04/2001
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a bona-fide Ernest fan. But if I had seen this movie first, I probably would never have seen another Ernest movie. It's just not funny. Jim Varney's talents are wasted, and nobody else in this movie had any talent to begin with.For those looking for great Ernest, check out "Ernest Rides Again", "Ernest Goes to Camp" or "Ernest Goes to Jail.""
The worst Ernest movie.
David Rogers | 08/07/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I found the magic sneeakers plot very stupid. I'm sorry Jim (may you rest in peace), but this one was one I looked forward too and it was a let down. But I'l still watch it, just because it's an Ernest movie. Sorry Mr./Mrs. barb@favorites.com, but in case you haven't heard, Jim Varney died earlier this year. I know it's sad, I'm still mourning over it. Maybe the people who made the Ernest movies will come to their senses and rerelease the Ernest movies in his memory. Or maybe he finished Ernest the Pirate before he died and release that."
Ernest...Enough Said!
GameraRocks | Gillsville, GA USA | 07/14/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Indeed, this is not the best Ernest film that has ever been created, but it is still an Ernest film. Once again, Jim Varney plays Ernest, the clumsey man who has all the good intentions in the world and saves the day in the end. It's funny, you never picture Ernest as a basketball player and this movie proved that he isn't lol! The movie, as in his previous films, has good heart. If you are a fan of Ernest, you should at least check this film out. I'm not recommending that you buy it just yet. Compared to some of his other movies, the movie doesn't compare to greats such as Ernest Goes to Jail. Still, I can't help but feel a little sad now that Jim has passed and we no longer have Ernest to save the day. It was a great legacy, and the character is portrayed very weil in this film. The story is sadly just not much to work with."
Don't base your opinion of ernest movies on this one
K. Kuntzelman | Mount Joy, PA | 05/24/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Definitely the worst ernest movie i've ever seen- Very dissappionting- my family loves ernest movies- but this one is really bad. It doesn't reflect on or do justice to the earlier movies and the actors are terrible.
Definitely watch "Rides Again", "Goes to Jail", Saves Christmas", "Goes to Camp""
BAD compared to his earlier movies
Darian Dennison | Walla Walla, WA | 01/24/2003
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Slam Dunk Ernest isn't that good, it's a total disapointment compared the Ernest Saves Christmas and Ernest Goes to Jail (my favorite Ernest movie). But it does have some funny parts but the bad parts are when Ernest's girlfriend doesn't turn out the way she seems and when the basketball players are mean to Ernest. Only recommended to diehard Ernest fans."