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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: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

US Box Office: $0

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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Reviews for The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland

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It's all very innocent.

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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Film Threat

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
Betsy Sherman
Boston Globe

A lovely moral fable full of suspense, humour and music.

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01/01/00
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

Kids who love Barney or the Muppets will undoubtedly feel right at home.

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02/14/01
Cheryl DeWolfe
Cheryl DeWolfe
Apollo Guide

Good fun for the single digit aged set!

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12/10/02
Chris Gore
Chris Gore
Film Threat

There are enough audience participation scenes to keep young children from getting restless.

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Darren D'Addario
Darren D'Addario
Citysearch

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.

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Dwayne E. Leslie
Dwayne E. Leslie
Boxoffice Magazine

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Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

I can think of no better beginning for a first-time filmgoer than The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.

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01/01/00
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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

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01/01/00
Jane Horwitz
Jane Horwitz
Washington Post
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It's cute, diverting fun for the young 'uns, and one that features a good message to boot.

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01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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.

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01/01/00
Jeffrey Wachs
Jeffrey Wachs
Reel.com

A delightful little picture.

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Jim Judy
Jim Judy
Screen It!

Preschoolers will be tickled by The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.

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Joe Leydon
Joe Leydon
Variety
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Silly, sweet movie.

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Keith Simanton
Keith Simanton
Seattle Times

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.

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01/01/00
Ken Fox
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

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08/04/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
 
 
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