Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Brian D — 03 Jun 2011

Going out on a limb here... Tim Burton's best movie.

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Brian D on 03 Jun 2011.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jordan K (383) on 26 Feb 2015

Never seen Pee-Wee before this movie, but here is what made me a fan! Funniest and silliest Road Movie I've ever seen…

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By Bob M (586) on 09 Oct 2015

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By Jenna I (601) on 26 Mar 2016

It's a perfect film that holds up for decades to come. A great blend of humor, style, satire, comic books, cartoons and heart…

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By Brandon R (572) on 17 Sep 2016

Definitely a five star movie, this came out when I was 6 years old and watching years later it's still just as funny as it was back in the…

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By Aiden H (11) on 20 Aug 2018

This Family comedy is a welcome for everyone…

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By Spencer P (651) on 28 Sep 2018

Chuck full of slapstick and reality-breaking fun, both silly and bizarre, this adventure may lack any serious story, but it's a decent look…

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By Dusty L (218) on 26 Mar 2015

Pee-wee's Big Adventure is a great movie that had it been directed by anyone else but Tim Burton would probably be awful…

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By Jackson W (243) on 02 Sep 2016

It's tough to enjoy something when every aspect of the film is strictly aimed at impressing children…

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By Henrysmovieguide C (135) on 08 Mar 2017

This movie is really ridiculous. That being said, there is a bit of immature humor in it that occasionally got me to crack a smile or two…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 28 Mar 2017

A trip back to 1985 thanks to Pee-wee and Tim Burton. Big Adventure is entertaining enough, a few laughs, nostalgic and worth a watch…

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