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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 29,975 users
Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 165 user | 44 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. Director:Tim Burton |
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Cast
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| Paul Reubens | ... |
Pee-wee Herman
(as Pee-wee Herman)
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| Mark Holton | ... | ||
| Diane Salinger | ... | ||
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Judd Omen | ... | |
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Irving Hellman | ... | |
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Monte Landis | ... | |
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Damon Martin | ... | |
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Gregory Brown | ... | |
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Mark Everett | ... | |
| Daryl Keith Roach | ... |
Chuck
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Bill Cable | ... |
Policeman #1
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Peter Looney | ... |
Policeman #2
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| Starletta DuPois | ... | ||
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
The cartoonish and childish character Pee Wee Herman goes on a big adventure for the first time ever when his beloved shiny new bicycle is stolen by his nemesis Francis Buxton, a fellow man-child and neighborhood rich "kid." And he sets off on an obsessive cross-country journey, determined to recover it. Pee-wee's awkward and childish attempts to be cool and mature. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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You will believe a man can ride a bike. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 August 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Grande Aventura de Pee Wee See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$40,900,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Wow, deja vu.
I haven't seen this one since....years ago back when wearing wrist bracelets was popular. It brought back all these memories of the fun I had watching this a kid. Surprisingly, this is Tim Burton's first movie and he did a great job. His unique directing, visual design, and dark comedy just work superbly as a whole. I can never remember being so affected by clowns in hospital smocks.
Let's not forget Pee Wee as well. He was definitely a character who I enjoyed watching because he was so carefree, happy, and it was hard not to like him. There are so many great scenes in this one like breakfast time, the Alamo, Pee Wee's nightmares, any scene with Francis "YOU'LL BE SORRY PEE WEE HERMAN!" Buxton, Mickey the con, the Warner Bros lot and so many more. The characters are great too and from their performances, you can tell they had fun doing this film cause it shows. With a the limited budget, Pee Wee's wacky nature, and Tim Burton's imagination, it all adds up to a really entertaining film. Oops, can't forget Danny Elfman's great soundtrack which sets the tone rather nicely.
The DVD has great commentary from Paul & Tim and provides great insight into the film. Watch this one and remember:
"Be sure and tell them Large Marge sent ya!!"