Most patient adults may want to strangle the impish Elmo within the first 10 minutes of this movie.
The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland (1999)
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Reviews Counted:41
Fresh:31
Rotten:10
Average Rating:6.6/10
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.
Starring: Vanessa Williams, Mandy Patinkin
Starring: Vanessa Williams, Mandy Patinkin
Director: Gary Halvorson
Director: Gary Halvorson
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Reviews for The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland
Although the film could have been a little more subtle in its moralizing, Elmo in Grouchland is certainly as entertaining as it is instructive in socialization skills.
I can think of no better beginning for a first-time filmgoer than The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.
The direction of Gary Halvorson and screenplay by Mitchell Kriegman and Joseph Mazzarino keep Elmo's adventures sparkling.
It's cute, diverting fun for the young 'uns, and one that features a good message to boot.
Tailor-made for small-fry with the same care, imagination, and subtle adult-friendly witticisms that have made the long-running children's program so successful.
Preschoolers will be tickled by The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.
Perfect for that discriminating five-year-old in your life, or any grown-up who still wonders what goes on deep inside Oscar's garbage can.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland won't tickle anyone much above the age of 6.
A real children's film -- not 'family entertainment' -- but the kind of movie three-year-olds will enjoy, especially if they watch Sesame Street.
Strictly for those who are currently watching the PBS series: that is, the preschool/kindergarten audience.
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