Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Jason A — 26 Feb 2011

Great Movie of the Day. "Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya!".

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Jason A on 26 Feb 2011.

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

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