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  Review by cblaze ★★★★½ 5

  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…

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  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,…

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  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.

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  Review by theironcupcake ★★★★ 5

  “If you’re really hungry, the open road is a smorgasbord of life experience.”

  This is a comedy in which the inciting incident is that Pee-wee Herman and Joe Manganiello (playing himself) realize that they’re soulmates.

  Did I write this movie without knowing it?

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  Review by Wood ★★ 2

  Hey, Pee Wee is a 65 year old man with a mental disability why everybody tryna fuck him???

  Joe Manganiello was basically frothing at mouth to suckle on his wiener. Alia Shawkat was busting out of her tight sweater, and a gaggle of thickies were looking to gag. Is he even allowed to be this close to kids? PEE WEE FUCKS AN ET LOOKING ALIEN. ARE WE ALL GONNA LOOK PAST THAT?

  Pee Wee falls down a well and I wish he would have died down there. I'm going to recut the movie where he does. RIP

  Pretty fun movie though.

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  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.

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  Review by Swartacus ★★★★ 2

  Within the first two minutes Pee Wee gives a friendship bracelet to an extra terrestrial in a dream. There is also a ridiculously extended homage to the morning breakfast sequence in Big Adventure, switch blade sisters, a Simone cameo, a New York musical number inspired by On the Town, and Joe Mangimellhdgjlooow. 

  Pee Wee may have lost a step in the performance piece of his quirky man boy...but his writing chops and gift of gaggery are still aces. 

  The kids breathlessly awaited this film for months watching the trailer on Netflix many times over. They were not disappointed (my daughter is already mimicking the Amish balloon scene with pin point perfection).

  As for me I compare this film to seeing…

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  Review by Matt Singer ★★★

  Fun, though it’s a bit strange that a movie so insistent on a message of breaking free from routine and trying something new feels like such an obvious retread of an old movie.

  Full review at ScreenCrush.

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  Review by feat. dante from the dmc series ★★★★

  pee wee has been wearing the same suit for 31 years

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  Review by Jeff ★★★★ 2

  Probably not a 4-star movie, but my almost-4-year-old and I laughed a lot.

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  Review by Jake Isgar

  "You haven't seen Magic Mike?"
  "You'd think so, but no."

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  Review by Joe ★★★

  Pee-Wee's big gay road trip. Shockingly tame given that sentiment. Loaded with puns. Paul Rueben's sad old eyes contrast with his ageless face. They don't make these sort of light hearted road movies anymore. A pleasant journey.