Review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) by Joshua G — 22 Jan 2010

It's Pee-Wee freaking Herman. That was a badass breakfast machine though.

This review of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) was written by Joshua G on 22 Jan 2010.

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

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