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Pee-wee's Big Holiday

2016 Directed by John Lee

He Is Back!

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Paul Reubens Joe Manganiello Alia Shawkat Stephanie Beatriz Jessica Pohly Richard Riehle Frank Collison Lynne Marie Stewart Hal Landon Jr. Diane Salinger Brad William Henke Leo Fitzpatrick Christopher Heyerdahl Katherine Vanderlinden Darryl Stephens Dionne Gipson Anthony Alabi Sonya Eddy Tara Buck Monica Horan Nicole Sullivan Meredith O'Leary K.T. Wiegman Julie Ouellette Alexandra Ella Mary Karcz Lily Mae Harrington Michelle Meredith Mackenzie Marsh Show All…

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Review by cblaze ★★★★½ 7

I'm so happy right now!

You can't go back! Nostalgia is a trap!! Force Awakens was a fluke!! ... I know you are but what am I? ... AHHHH!!!

I've been rooting for Paul Reubens for so long to get a chance at another movie!! I've read interviews where he said he had plans but they would always fall through... but he finally got it!! And he fucking nailed it!!!

Pee-wee's commute to work! Pee-wee's still the breakfast king! All the girls love Pee-wee!! The emerald sharks!!! ... Fuck! I've got to stop!!

I want to list everything I loved about this movie - but it'd turn into a monster list that I'd just keep knitting and knitting and knitting…
Review by SilentDawn ★★★½

70/100

A Pee-wee movie in 2016? This could've been a *disaster*, but from its opening dream sequence, both bizarre as fuck and utterly heartfelt, the audience is welcomed back into this throwback world with only minimal references to the original film and subsequent series. Pee-wee's Big Holiday isn't as overloaded with lunacy as the original Tim Burton masterwork, and yes, it doesn't come close to the stunning avant-garde sensibilities of Pee-wee's Playhouse, but its uneven shortcomings pale in comparison to the stop-by-stop variety of indelible characters and the sweetly delicate romance between Pee-wee and Joe Manganiello.

Yes, him.

It is this core relationship, built up impeccably though visual dream sequences and remarkable chemistry, that propels Pee-wee's journey along. Gags ensue,…
Review by Evan ★★★ 5

One of my favorite movies growing up was Pee-wee's Big Adventure. I wouldn't be surprised if I've seen it over 10 times. No matter how many times I watch that movie, it remains just as funny. I loved riding my bike solely because of Pee-wee Herman.

Pee-wee's Big Holiday is an absolute joy. It was very refreshing seeing Pee-wee in a movie again. I swear Paul Ruebens hasn't aged a bit and he still was able to pull off the character perfectly. Pee-wee Herman and Joe Manganiello are the ultimate duo.

Thank you for making this, Netflix. However, I still can't fully forgive you yet for making the Ridiculous 6.
Review by Arielrocks5 ★★★½ 15

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQKKj_qeOBQ

Sorry for the lack of content you'd usual expect from me around the week and such. I've been down in Washington D.C and I've been spending a lot of time with my family and such, so I wasn't really able to watch a whole lot.

But now I'm back home in East Islip, NY and I'll be getting back on track soon! Expect that "E.T." review Friday! Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah! Back a couple weeks ago I rewatched "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" in preparation for this and, well here it is!

Honestly I didn't know what exactly to expect from this. On one hand, I thought it seemed pretty funny from the trailers. But on the other, after…
Review by Hollie Horror ★★★½ 7

If I was trapped in a well and my friends and family heard that the woman inside only asked for rootbeer barrels, they too would know it was me. It was really great watching Pee-Wee in a new movie, but it was even better to know that I'm not alone in my love of old people candy. Someone send me a box full, please!
Review by Gazelle Garcia ★★★★ 1

WORLD PREMIERE
19/30 for my SXSW2016

Pee-wee is back and he's not here for twerking and selfies. Paul Reubens succeeds where so many of our old favorites have failed us during this wave of nostalgia for quick cash. With no wasted effort at bringing Pee-wee to the modern age, Reubens, Apatow, and first time director John Lee bring back the beloved classic spirit in a story with lots of 80s charm. It's perfect for Netflix, allowing his audience to come to him. Big Holiday blatantly ignore the continuity set by Big Adventure and on top of that almost actively avoids throw backs, besides Pee-wee himself and his old habits. Don't expect a cringe-worthy 2 hour attempt at rehashing old one liners. While the packed house at Paramount was giddy and overjoyed I don't think there will be any gut busting moments for those watching alone or with a small group at home, but I was smiling the entire time.

Recent reviews

Review by Anika ★★★★½ 2

Pee-wee Queen of the Dessert.
Review by Zak ★★★½

The character of Pee-Wee has grown up here. He's still childish, but he's nuanced. The Pee-Wee of the show, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, and Big Top Pee-Wee only has big, child-like emotions. He postures a lot and gets angry and gleeful and afraid. But the Pee-Wee here gets wistful and bored and he longs for something more. It's interesting to see him with the same naive wonder, but more be more relatable as a human.
When Pee-Wee Herman meets the real life Joe Manganiello they realize they're exactly alike, except for one thing... Pee-Wee's scared to leave the comfort zone of his town. So when he gets an invite to Joe's big penthouse birthday party in New York City, he decides…
Review by kas17 ★★½

i came for joe manganiello and what i got was a better gay love story than brokeback mountain

also, joe manganiello can piss all over me then throw me into the well pee-wee fell in
Review by Daniel Howat ★★★½

Really fun, goofy, and charming film. It's simple, but funnier than I expected it to be. Pee-Wee's back, and this movie is good.
Review by Nuno Costa ★★★½

Viewed on Netflix

This was the first Netflix original movie I thoroughly enjoyed.
It's no surprise that its Pee-Wee Herman saving the day again.

This character is the epitome of my childhood fun. Just seeing the face and red bow tie put a stupid grin on my face.

No, it isn't as good as Pee-Wee's Big Adventure but did we really expect it to be?
Review by Liv ★★½

lmfao who let this peewee herman/joe manganiello fanfic get made into a movie
Review by davidrobbs ★★★★

The sexual tension between Pee-Wee and Joe Manganiello >>>
Review by Katy ★★★

It's no PeeWee's Big Adventure!
Review by ourboldhero ★★★

Tonally all over the place which is what you want from this really. Probably the best farmer's daughter gag in 40+ years