
Big Top Pee-wee
2.6
(757)
Comedy
Family
1988
86 min
PG
Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard. Pee-wee, along with an outlandish cast of animals and circus performers, puts on the best show ever.
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"Not a great movie"
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Elizabeth Sanders
"Okay, so Big Top Pee-wee is basically Pee-wee Herman gone wild in the circus. It's totally bonkers, but in the best way possible. Paul Reubens is just pure energy as always, and the whole movie is a visual feast.
The circus itself is a trip for the eyes, with all sorts of crazy performers doing amazing things. You've got strongmen, aerialists, and even a giant mechanical spider that gives Pee-wee a run for his money.
The story is pretty simple, but it's more about the ride than the destination. Pee-wee gets mixed up in all kinds of circus hijinks, and you never know what's gonna happen next. There are some seriously funny moments, and the whole thing just oozes that classic Pee-wee charm.
If you're looking for a fun, silly movie with a whole lot of heart, Big Top Pee-wee is definitely worth a watch. Just be prepared for some seriously out-there stuff.
Disclaimer: I may or may not have been singing along to the circus music all the way through."