Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)

Introduction
"Ernest Goes to Camp" is a 1987 American funny film, directed by John R. Cherry III, which marked the very first feature film to star Jim Varney as the klutzy however lovable character, Ernest P. Worrell. The film is about a maintenance guy at a summer camp who imagines being a camp therapist. The plot focuses on an adventure that integrates humor and the theme of fighting for what is right.

Plot Summary
The film opens with Ernest P. Worrell, the maintenance guy working at Kamp Kikakee, dreaming about ending up being a camp counselor. His yearning is made into reality after some misconception, which subsequently leads to him being appointed a group called "Second Chance Boys": a group of juvenile lawbreakers who've been designated to the camp as a method of reform. They are misunderstood, bothersome and seen as hopeless cases, matching Ernest's struggles to suit.

Concurrently, an unethical mining corporation led by Sherman Krader seeks to buy the camp to mine it for a valuable mineral. His attempts at buying the land are consistently annoyed by Chief St. Cloud, a senior Native American man who declines to offer the land at any expense.

Dispute and Climax
Ernest, uninformed of the mining corporation's intents, mistakenly helps them in their mission. He transfers the camp's ownership to Krader while believing he's only signing an ask for kitchen materials. Recognizing his error, he resolves to make things right. He attempts to recover the camp and carries out a series of stunts to eliminate the corporation, leading to him getting seriously injured and subsequently, ridiculed and ridiculed by the boys.

This sets the phase for the movie's climax where Ernest, inspired by an old comics, trains the young boys to use construction machinery, homemade weapons, and a zealous spirit to combat Krader's soldiers. After a comical and brave confrontation, they manage to push back Krader's forces and recover the deed, therefore conserving the camp.

Conclusion
Ernest is hailed as a hero, and he finds his rightful place as a valued therapist at Kamp Kikakee. The "Second Chance Boys" have, in the process, changed into responsible and empathetic people, associating their modification to their experiences at the camp and the faith Ernest had in them.

Style
"Ernest Goes to Camp" adds to the Ernest series with its blend of slapstick humor and a wholesome message of believing in oneself and defending what is right. The film discreetly touches on themes of friendship, self-discovery, cultural conservation, and environmentalism involved a comedic bundle. Varney's rendition of the unlucky Ernest is both endearing and entertaining, making this movie a classic family funny.

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