Ernest in the Army (1998)

Ernest in the Army Poster

Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.

Summary
"Ernest in the Army" is an American funny movie launched in 1998. Directed by John R. Cherry III, it is the tenth and final film in the Ernest P. Worrell series, featuring Jim Varney in the title role as Ernest P. Worrell.

Plot Summary
The movie kicks off with Ernest P. Worrell, a charming yet clumsy character joining the U.S. Army Reserve. His function of enlisting is not exactly to serve his country however to drive the huge equipment. His very first error, offered his unstable driving skills, positions him unavoidably into the military as a soldier bound overseas.

Ernest and his friend Benny are quickly relocated to the fictional nation of Karifistan, a nation on the edge of civil war. General Afir, the benevolent Sultan's evil brother, tries to stage a coup to take control. Ernest, Benny, and their fellow charismatic troops are purchased not to interfere in local politics. Nevertheless, Ernest's intrinsic humorous qualities soon drag him into the conflict.

Establishing Storyline
Ernest is handed his very first true objective - to secure an egg, which the locals think holds a vicious giant called the "Glinky", which will ultimately bring peace to the turbulent country. As he sets out on this mission, General Afir tries to steal the egg but is thwarted by the clumsiness and luck of Ernest. In the taking place events, Ernest unintentionally hatches the egg and the Glinky monster comes to life.

Wrap-up
Ernest, in his common humorous, unforeseen way, manages to tame the Glinky and encourages it to not harm anyone. Ernest allows the animal to attack the rebels and General Afir, thereby saving the day. In the end, General Afir is captured, the civil discontent is settled, and Ernest is recognized as a hero, proving that even unlikely candidates can step up to the plate in times of crises.

General Impression
"Ernest in the Army" offers audiences an amusing take on the major concern of civil war and coup d'états. It once again portrays the character of Ernest as an adorable strolling catastrophe who saves the day regardless of his clumsiness and uncommon methods. The film keeps the series' unique sense of humor and comical components, integrated with a message of peace and unity. While it might not have gotten universal recognition, the movie and the central characters definitely left an impact on fans and audiences.

Main Characters and Performers
In the film "Ernest in the Army", Jim Varney completely repeated his function as the accident-prone, amusing, yet adorable Ernest P. Worrell. Other key actors consist of Hayley Tyson as the strong and determined female lead and David Muller as the villainous General Afir. The efficiencies of the acting ensemble made the film satisfying and memorable in its own method.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Ernest in the Army" serves as the last installment in the Ernest film series. Its normal comical tone and adorable, accident-prone lead character continue to entertain audiences even years after its release. The film's elements of humor, peace, unity, and heroism add to its appeal and memorability and verify that anyone, even a character as awkward as Ernest, can end up being a hero when necessary.

Top Cast

  • Jim Varney (small)
    Jim Varney
    Ernest P. Worrell
  • Hayley Tyson (small)
    Hayley Tyson
    Cindy Swanson
  • Farouk Valley-Omar (small)
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    Kibee (as Farouk Valley Omar)
  • Peter Butler (small)
    Peter Butler
    Ali Tenbu
  • Jeffrey Pillars
    Gen. Rodney Lincoln (as Jeff Pillars)
  • John Cherry (small)
    John Cherry
    Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)
  • David Müller
    Col. Bradley Pierre Gullet (as David Muller)
  • Christo Davids (small)
    Christo Davids
    Ben-Ali - Lost Desert Boy
  • Duke Ernsberger
    Barnes - General's Aide
  • Ivan D. Lucas
    Pres. Almar Habib Tufuti