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Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
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Based on 1 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Family/Kids
Written by:
Mitchell Kriegman (also story)
Joey Mazzarino
Directed by: Gary Halvorson
Release Date:
Theatrical: October 1, 1999
DVD: December 21, 2000
Running Time: 90 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: G for General Audiences
Starring Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa L. Williams, and Sonia Manzano
When Elmo must travel to Grouchland in search of his favorite blue blanket, he has quite an adventure. Along the way, he learns some important lessons about courage, sharing and friendship.
Also On The Web: Internet Movie Database Official Studio Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Chicago Tribune Monica Eng
Subtle lessons on friendship, materialism and cooperation along with clever touches.
Baltimore Sun Ann Hornaday
Elmo graciously shares the stage with a cast of players who will not only delight youngsters but will come as sweet relief to grown-ups.
New York Daily News Jami Bernard
Gentle, funny and full of the lessons one expects from the scions of the late Jim Henson.
Read Full Review >San Francisco Chronicle Peter Stack
Full of that wonderful junky, clunky, huggable smartness that has made "Sesame Street'' an enduring phenomenon.
Read Full Review >Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea
There's probably not much of an audience for Elmo in Grouchland beyond the toddler crowd.
Miami Herald Phoebe Flowers
For those in the 3 to 5 bracket, Elmo doesn't often aim wrong.
Washington Post Rita Kempley
This sweet little tale is as informative as it is entertaining for its target audience, the very youngest of the Muppet franchise's fans.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov
A top-notch example of uninsulting kid humor at its goofiest.
Read Full Review >Seattle Post-Intelligencer Paula Nechak
While adults may feel out of their league, there are a few jokes that will appeal to them.
Read Full Review >USA Today Susan Wloszczyna
Only a grouch wouldn't be a little tickled.
New York Post Lou Lumenick
Should entertain less jaded youngsters.
LA Weekly Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
The film is nothing if not benign, but its merits are moot for those above 7 or so.
Read Full Review >Variety Joe Leydon
Too tepid to interest anyone old enough to operate a TV remote control.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Gene Seymour
It looks as if no one bothered to deliver more than the minimum requirement of magic or artistry.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Anita Gates
The somewhat complicated plot may disappoint or confuse some tiny Elmo fans.
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader Lisa Alspector
Elmo's obsessive reaction is never examined, compromising the ability of this rambling minor spectacle to put across its obvious lesson about sharing.
Read Full Review >TNT RoughCut Gary Halvorson
I'd wait for video unless your kid's just dying to see "Sesame Street" characters on the big screen.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tracy G. gave it a 10:
My toddler loves it . . . & so do I.
