Big Top Pee-wee (1988)

I have mixed feelings about this movie. I did not like any parts that were sexual or disgusting especially the part where he fed some birds. (In this case, I do not feel too comfortable in having the movie viewed by children.) I am not one of those people who is impressed with the portrayal of Pee Wee Herman. The elderly townspeople could have been shown more. Of course, the part where Pee Wee gave them what they really needed (see the beginning of part 9 on YouTube) was excellent and things like that would be great for fun entertainment. This movie basically, involves Pee Wee Herman living as a farmer (the farm has some similarities to his playhouse) who is also working on a faster way to produce organic produce (already successful) and even inventing a wiener tree. Eventually, a circus accidentally arrive due to a bad storm and the plans are made for a performance (maybe later ones too) in the area. However, the older townspeople (who are often grumpy) object to the circus and want it to leave their town. Pee Wee tries to join the circus, but gets into trouble when he has relationships with two women who show some problems themselves with on of them later having four boyfriends and they other giving some excessive kissing at the end that does look a little dirty. The elderly townspeople are obviously not the majority of the population. They are just shown as the only ones around town at times since they are quite controllable. Many of the other townspeople are probably working or doing things elsewhere, but this is not a realistic movie. Anyway, I really like how Pee Wee Herman eventually deals with these older people by giving them something we all kind of need at times.

Don't believe the low average rating below, Big Top Pee Wee is the only movie I have ever seen that made me cackle throughout it's 90 minute run time. Paul Reubens portrays the childlike Pee Wee with such wondrous physical gift, that if it weren't for the infamous movie theater event that ruined his career, he would be compared to the likes of Chaplin, Keaton, and the Marx Brothers. The story line also runs smoothly, providing bubbling amounts of sheer joy for the audience members to soak in. See this movie immediately and enjoy it as thoroughly as I did. Pee Wee won't leave you without tears of laughter streaming from your face, you can count on it.

Here's the thing, just about every review I've read on here compares this film to Big Adventure. Stop! This is not a sequel to Pee-Wee's first film. It is simply a new movie containing the same character. As you will see, his house is different, his pets are different, and even Pee-Wee himself is different. To be honest, I think it is harder not to laugh at least once or twice in this movie than to find some funny. A lot of it is funny and it should be taken for what it is. Everyone is free to their own opinion, all I ask is that those who didn't like it the first time around should take another look. This time, don't expect a sequel. It's entertaining and that's all we can ask of it.On a side note, there is a very different tone to this film as well. It is upbeat, yet dark. One bizarre scene that stands out is when Pee-Wee kisses Gina. Wow! That's worth a look alone for those who like to see odd things.

I think this is a hilarious flick. Pee Wee is back and in an entirely different setting. It's weird because it's almost like Pee Wee set back 50 years ago or something.Anyways, this is indeed a bizarre little comedy. We have a talking pig, a tree that grows cocktail weiners, and believe it or not the longest on screen kiss in cinema history! That's right and it's all here in this here Pee Wee flick! About that kiss scene... when I was young I'd always forward right through that scene because it bored the heck out of me, but of course I didn't catch the humor in it back then. Nowadays I consider it one of the funniest scenes in the film. I love how the music stops and the kissing continues and then the music starts again. Fantastic.Speaking of the music, Danny Elfman is back and contributes a terrific circus like score and it fits beautifully.It's a good funny family film... but let me tell ya, the adults should love it just as much as any kid would.