In Burton's debut feature film, the rambunctious and childlike Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) goes on an adventurous hunt for his stolen bicycle, encountering a variety of eccentric characters along the way. While I certainly have an appreciation for the undeniable influence the character of Pee-wee had on popular culture and the comedy genre, this particular form of outlandish humour has never been my cup of tea. Otherwise, I would probably love this film.
Watch Pee-wee's Big Adventure on HBO Max.