SLAM DUNK ERNEST (Video Release USA 1995)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.4|5.0 Starsììì

Slam Dunk Ernest—average Ernest film—delivers a predictable Jim Varney-style movie. It is certainly not his worst film, but definitely not among his best movies either.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) desires to play basketball. The Archangel of Basketball (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) provides supernatural help.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director John R. Cherry III for directing effort. Thank you to Producers George Horie and Stacy Williams for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Barry Worth (Cylk Cozart), Tommy T. (Colin Lawrence), T.J. (Miguel A. Núñez Jr.), Willie (Lester Barrie), Walter (Richard Leacock), Mr. Zamiel Moloch (Jay Brazeau), Ms. Erma Terradiddle (Stevie Vallance), Quincy Worth (Aaron Joseph), Sarge (Douglas Newell), Mr. Ellis (Henry O. Watson), Dr. Love (Lossen Chambers), Opponent 1 (Charles Andrew Payne), and Jackie (Brenda Crichlow).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. Diehard Ernest fans will like this movie, but a better choice for Ernest fans is: Ernest in the Army.

Video Critique Available Here:

Ben Meyers