There are enough audience participation scenes to keep young children from getting restless.
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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.
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... [More]
Reviews for The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland
Most patient adults may want to strangle the impish Elmo within the first 10 minutes of this movie.
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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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I can think of no better beginning for a first-time filmgoer than The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.
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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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It's cute, diverting fun for the young 'uns, and one that features a good message to boot.
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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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A delightful little picture.
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Preschoolers will be tickled by The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.
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Top CriticSilly, sweet movie.
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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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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland won't tickle anyone much above the age of 6.
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Good stuff for kids. Take 'em.
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A real children's film -- not 'family entertainment' -- but the kind of movie three-year-olds will enjoy, especially if they watch Sesame Street.
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a cause for celebration!
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Strictly for those who are currently watching the PBS series: that is, the preschool/kindergarten audience.
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