tommy_tt

Half of me enjoys this show. The other half can't stand how discombobulated it tells its story. It constantly jumps around between times periods and arcs. It's not artistic, it's annoying. This works for long stories where you have time to emotionally invest and can benefit from a breather, but not here. The jumps are too frequent and too significant. As soon as you emotionally invest, the rug gets pulled. The first episode is fantastic. Just don't get too attached.

What an absolute breath of fresh air in a festering sea of monotony. I have a very particular taste when it comes to adult cartoons and this one scratches that itch perfectly. I haven't enjoyed an adult cartoon this much since the earliest seasons of Rick & Morty, which no longer holds my interest. It doesn't quite hit the same level of dark undertones, but it takes the absurdity and cranks it up to 11.

The visual style is just wild. They randomly inject different art styles, often for no apparent reason, and yet somehow it works really really well.

Personally, I hope this show never goes mainstream, because it is 100% perfect right where it is.

Even though this may have been released a couple years before he learned of his unfortunate failing health, it's safe to say that Paul knew this would be Pee Wee's last film. The opening scene, completely removed from the story arc of the rest of the film, felt like a genuine, heartfelt goodbye from Pee Wee to his fans. And having not seen this movie until after his recent passing, that scene hit especially hard; Pee Wee Herman was one of the staples of my childhood.

By outward appearances, you'd have no idea Paul had aged 30 years. His lack of the large vocal range he once had is about the only indicator that any time had passed at all. The vibe of the film, however, still captures that same old quirky tone that Pee Wee always had. Is it as good as his first two films? That's not a comparison I'm going to make, it's unfair, the first two hold a special nostalgic place in my heart.

That said, is it worth watching for fans of the character? Absolutely. You never have any idea what to expect, being constantly tossed from one crazy situation to the next, all while still maintaining coherency. While there aren't any new, highly quotable lines like his Big Adventure, there's still some unexpected hilarity. I certainly never thought a balloon, of all things, could make me laugh out loud. It also manages to hit some very sentimental tones that has first two films never did, bringing beautiful closure to the book of Pee Wee Herman.

Thanks for one final parting gift Pee Wee. And thanks for the gift of you. In this often dark and dreary world, you brought out the child in all of us. This planet is sorely lacking in people that genuinely just want to make everyone smile, but you never stopped trying. May you rest in eternal peace.