Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Adrian F — 10 Feb 2010

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!!! One of my favorite comedy movies of all-time! I can't WAIT to see Pee-Wee Herman back on the silver screen come next year! :D.

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Adrian F on 10 Feb 2010.

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

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