Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Jenna G — 29 Jan 2011

It cracks me up that Tim Burton directed this, but it's fun!

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Jenna G on 29 Jan 2011.

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

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It's a true original -- a comedy maverick that looks and feels like no other movie I know…

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By Spencer P (651) on 28 Sep 2018

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