Michael Ledo
This Pee-Wee film doesn't tie into the previous films. The signature Pee-Wee (Paul Reubens) of a maze of events that was made his first film and the game Mousetrap so fun. Pee-Wee has never left town but meets his soul twin in Joe Manganiello who invites him to his birthday party in NYC. Pee-Wee embarks on a cross country adventure living a bunch of short adventures that are humorous, but not rip roaring funny. Jessica Pohly plays a shriveled up looking Elvira, who Paul Reubens once dated. I didn't know if there was a message there or not, although she does grope herself. Good film for Pee-Wee fans.
MovieHoliks
Well, I saw this new Netflix original the other night; if I'm not mistaken, the third full-length Pee Wee Herman film, and the first one in 28 years (has it been THAT long??) since 1988's "Big Top Pee Wee". For "Pee-wee's Big Holiday", our hero takes to the road to re-unite with, and attend the birthday party of his newly-formed friend, actor Joe Manganiello!-LOL- who has dared him to do something different, and be adventurous! I must say, actor Paul Reubens has barely aged in 30 years!?? And it's interesting watching this movie with his history and acting credits since then. I see now he is reprising his role as Penguin's dad on TV's "Gotham". Very cool. Well, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this- definitely liked it better than "Big Top Pee Wee" and his old TV show from the '80s, although the latter seemed to be geared more toward kids. Not sure I liked it as well as 1985's now classic "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", but this one definitely holds up to that film no doubt. Even though I liked this, I was a tad surprised it got as high of a meta-critic rating at IMDb as it did-??
zif ofoz
Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman has always been a favorite character for me. Pee Wee is always full of fun, fantasy, and adventure and here in Pee-Wee's Big Holiday everything Pee Wee is all about is at full throttle. This story is light hearted entertainment that is suitable for all ages.The only odd thing about this older Pee Wee is the obvious aged and wider face. In some scenes it makes Pee Wee appear a bit odd looking but someone who is not a Pee Wee fan would never notice unless they watched Pee Wee Herman movies back to back. Otherwise I can find no fault in this classic Pee Wee story.All of his sight gags and gadgets are here to be enjoyed. The characters are all quirky and the dangerous characters - well there is not real danger in Pee Wee's world - which should bring some level of pleasure to all viewers! Enjoy!
ekeby
Go ahead, critics, compare it to his other movies, better, worse, equal to etc. He's aged, he hasn't aged. Who cares? This is a movie unto itself. None of what the oldsters are talking about is at all relevant to a kid seeing or hearing PeeWee for the first time. This movie can stand alone.I don't laugh out loud much at movies. Nothing is really that funny for me. This--I laughed out loud over and over. Sitting here all by myself. Laughing. You can't help it. It's so wonderfully absurd and silly.The casting, the performances, and the art direction are near flawless. There's nary a false note anywhere, down to the smallest detail. And it's really, really funny.I defy anybody not to laugh when PeeWee mangles his movie star friend's last name. Or meets the farmer's daughters. Or ends up in a mobile hair salon. I'm sorry. If you don't laugh at this stuff, you're dead inside.