The Story of a Rebel and His Bike.

Starring: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, Judd Omen, Irving Hellman, Monte Landis, Damon Martin

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"I wouldn't sell my bike for all the money in the world. Not for a hundred million, trillion, billion dollars!" - Pee-wee Herman

Why watch this? It's childish, silly and mindlessly fun - sometimes, I just need that.

Plot Summary: Pee-wee Herman, a man with a childlike innocence and an extraordinary love for his bicycle, finds his world turned upside down when his prized possession is stolen. Determined to recover it, Pee-wee embarks on a whimsical, cross-country adventure, encountering a diverse cast of characters and comical situations along the way. His journey leads him to discover that his bike is being used as a prop in a film, setting the stage for a grand finale where he must retrieve it and face the consequences of his audacious quest.

Dad's Preview: Somehow I stumbled across the children's show Pee-wee's Playhouse on TV. I was in my late 20's, and instantly loved the colorful, creative show. Then Pee-wee's Burton film hit screens. You'll either get it, or you won't. It's goofy and innocent, but there is an underlying comedic sophistication. Mr. Herman, heart on his sleeve, teaches us this: Just be a nice, fun person to everyone you meet. And, eventually, everyone will like you. Love your neighbors and laugh a lot.

Aspen Film Society; Warner Bros.