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The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland

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The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland (1999)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:7

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.3/10

Consensus: This fun and moral tale entertains both first-time Seasame Street watchers and seasoned veterans.

Runtime: 73 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket better than anything in the whole world. In fact, they are inseparable... a perfect team. Elmo would never let anything happen to it-until a tug-of-war... Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket better than anything in the whole world. In fact, they are inseparable... a perfect team. Elmo would never let anything happen to it-until a tug-of-war with his friend Zoe sends his beloved blanket into a faraway land and Elmo in hot pursuit.

Facing life without his cherished blanket, Elmo summons all of his courage and determination and sets off on an action-packed rescue mission that plunges him into Grouchland-a place full of grouchy creatures, stinky garbage and the villainous Huxley (Mandy Patinkin). There, Elmo learns an important lesson about sharing. [More]

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Mandy Patinkin

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Mandy Patinkin

Director: Gary Halvorson

Director: Gary Halvorson

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Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
08/09/02
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children.

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Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
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The Henson magic is at work.

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Anita Gates
Anita Gates
New York Times
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The Jim Henson folks, who earlier this year gave us Muppets from Space, come up with another winner.

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Betsy Sherman
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Boston Globe
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The direction of Gary Halvorson and screenplay by Mitchell Kriegman and Joseph Mazzarino keep Elmo's adventures sparkling.

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Jane Horwitz
Jane Horwitz
Washington Post
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Preschoolers will be tickled by The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.

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Joe Leydon
Joe Leydon
Variety
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland won't tickle anyone much above the age of 6.

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Lou Lumenick
Lou Lumenick
New York Post
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An appeal that tops out at about age 4.

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Nancy Churnin
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Dallas Morning News
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Full of that wonderful junky, clunky, huggable smartness that has made Sesame Street an enduring phenomenon.

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Peter Stack
Peter Stack
San Francisco Chronicle
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Older kids weaned on Sesame Street might get a kick of nostalgia at the sight of Big Bird, Maria, the Count and all.

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Steven Rea
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Teens and young adults who have loved Sesame Street since childhood may just find themselves drawn to The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.

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Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News
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If you have an Elmo fan in your life, Elmo In Grouchland is a must.

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