Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain

A hapless but good-hearted handyman named Ernest P. Worrell inherits a dilapidated amusement park, "Splash Mountain," from his recently deceased Uncle Ladew. To save the park from being turned into a condo complex by a greedy land developer, Ernest must perform a series of bizarre and comedic challenges, all while battling a rival amusement park owner who wants to sabotage his efforts.

The film was primarily panned by critics, who found its humor to be low-brow and repetitive, though some acknowledged its appeal to a younger audience. It performed modestly at the box office, capitalizing on the popularity of the character Ernest P. Worrell.

• Relies heavily on slapstick and Jim Varney's physical comedy.

• Plot is predictable and serves mainly as a vehicle for Ernest's antics.

• Humor is often considered juvenile and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized reception, with some finding Ernest's character and silliness amusing, while others found the film to be a tedious and unfunny experience.

The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was given a theatrical release due to the character Ernest's popularity.