Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: August 9, 1985

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 84 Ratings

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sadpandaAug 11, 2011

I find it astonishing that this film, Tim Burton's directorial debut Pee-wee's Big Adventure, has such a low score here at Metacritic. Although I'm not the biggest fan of Burton's style and find his work to be mostly overrated, this movie isI find it astonishing that this film, Tim Burton's directorial debut Pee-wee's Big Adventure, has such a low score here at Metacritic. Although I'm not the biggest fan of Burton's style and find his work to be mostly overrated, this movie is a masterpiece of camp that led to one of the greatest 'children's shows' of all-time, Pee-Wee's Playhouse. The deadpan humor never gets old..… Expand

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ZilcellMay 12, 2012

I find it so funny. This movie has a different style compared to most comedies. Overall, the story here is thin ice, but the humor is great.

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BrianMcCriticJun 22, 2013

A fun filled adventure that just proves you don't come between a man and his bike. A solid start in the very mixed directorial career of Mr. Tim Burton.

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Gamepro3093Aug 19, 2020

A fantastic movie that wastes no time with the laughs and getting into the plot. Within 15 minutes you’re into the plot proper and ready to go on a spectacular journey with Pee Wee to find his beloved bicycle. With superb and stylishA fantastic movie that wastes no time with the laughs and getting into the plot. Within 15 minutes you’re into the plot proper and ready to go on a spectacular journey with Pee Wee to find his beloved bicycle. With superb and stylish direction by Tim Burton and an excellent soundtrack by Danny Elfman to complement things further you’re in for a great time!… Expand

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smolheartbigppJul 28, 2020

I am not a fan of Burton because he has these great characters and ideas but he uses them in such an uninspiring fashion that movie becomes painfully boring. I never laughed while watching this movie.

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