Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Michael R — 01 Apr 2011

Paul Reubens is gifted with amazing insights. Transdimensional travel is not for the faint hearted! Movie is like a dream and more, heh.

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Michael R on 01 Apr 2011.

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

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