Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (1985) - Mar. 24, 2011 (Umpteenth Viewing)
Good times.  I'm happy to see that this movie has held up splendidly, as I absolutely loved it as a kid and was afraid it wouldn't be quite as good as I remembered.  This is Tim Burton's first movie, and he puts in some of his best work here -- the film is eminently watchable, and quite stylish without being overbearing.  It's also really funny, and very enjoyable throughout.  Pee-wee himself proves to be a very likable protagonist, and the supporting characters are all quite memorable.  Special mention must also go to Danny Elfman, whose almost ridiculously memorable score is a clear highlight (and probably one of my favourite scores ever).  ****