TIM BURTON
Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBBB.
USA, 1985. Warner Bros., Aspen Film Society. Screenplay by Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael Varhol. Cinematography by Victor J. Kemper. Produced by Richard Gilbert Abramson, Robert Shapiro. Music by Danny Elfman. Production Design by David L. Snyder. Costume Design by Aggie Guerard Rodgers. Film Editing by Billy Weber.
The wackiest entertainer in children’s television gets his first big-screen adventure and it’s a wild ride of fun. It’s also the first film to get the industry’s attention on the equally wacky sensibilities of director Tim Burton. The plot, such as it is, surrounds Pee-wee’s love for his shiny red bike, and the cross-country rescue mission he goes on when it is stolen. A not-so-trustworthy fortune teller tells him that his precious vehicle is hidden in the basement of the Alamo, leading Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) on a journey that will take him to some pretty strange places and meet some unforgettable people. This film is blessed with a healthy sense of fun and a terrific feeling of otherworldliness that doesn’t alienate its target-youth audience.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhBxbUEIq1g
