4.0 out of 5 stars
This is an Ernest P. Worrell Goldmine-Know Whut I Mean?, Aug 6 2008
This review is from: Essential Ernest Collectio (DVD)
As soon as I got this home I viewed it from beginning to end.I was a bit hesitant in buying it, considering the low price and that one usually gets what one pays for.But I'm here to tell everyone that this is the Ernest bargoon of the year! Its' title says it all,it IS essential Ernest and cheap at twice the price!
The set comes in a wide hard slip case with two DVDs enclosed.Upon opening the product I discovered a small piece of foam had been inserted between both discs,obviously to prevent them coming loose.A great precaution.
The actual contents of the DVDs,unlike the descriptions on the actual DVD case,are as follows.
Disc one contains the movie "Ernest Goes to Africa" ,the previously broadcast TV special "Hey Vern,it's my Family Album" and excerpts from his Saturday morning TV Show,specifically the skits"Your World as I see It".
"Africa" sees our hero become involved,by accident,with thieves that have stolen eyes(made of precious stones)from an African tribes'idol.Ernest inadvertantly picks them up in a flea market,takes them home and makes a yo-yo out them for his girlfriend.Before you can say "know what I mean?",both are whisked off to Africa.Jim Varney has a couple of terrifc moments as an Indian servant and a harem girl on his way to rescuing his girlfriend and eventually returning the stones to their rightful place.It's not one of Varney's best but it has its' moments and enough action and hijinks to keep most fans satisfied.
"Family Album" was a one hour special run when Varney was at the height of his career.It is a series of sketches and involves more than a few of his characters.
"World" are excerpts from his weekly TV show where he sits in a chair,ala Alistair Cooke,with a snobbish New England accent,philosophising about life through Ernests'faux pauxs.An absolute favourite of mine.
Disc Two contains the movie "Ernest In The Army" and "Ernests' Greatest Hits-Vol#1(54 min)& Vol#2(50 min).
"Army" sees our hero working at a driving range.He has a buddy in the army reserves and has always dreamed of driving military vehicles.Not needing much persuasion from his friend,Ernest joins the reserves.Shortly after the unit is called up for duty in the Persian Gulf and Ernest and company find themselves imbattled with some local terrorists.Through a long string of hilarious events Ernest,as usual,saves the day.
"Greatests Hits-Vol's 1 & 2" are a string of commercials Varney did in character for both regional and national sponsors.Some are well known others are not.But they also include many out takes and off camera humour by Varney and crew members.A delight.
The entire two discs have been transferred quite well and the movies especially look very crisp.
This has been a VERY pleasant surprise and if you are an Ernest P Worrell fan like myself you will love this set to bits.Two decent movies,a TV special,excerpts from his TV show and many,many of his commercials with out takes.All in good,clean transfers.Mill Creek Entertainment,the makers of this set,are to be congratulated for putting out such a high quality product at such a reasonable price.
Vern,you can't beat it....know whut I mean?
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
