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Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The
Columbia Pictures

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MPAA 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.

GENRE(S):	Family/Kids
WRITTEN BY:	Mitchell Kriegman (also story) Joey Mazzarino
DIRECTED BY:	Gary Halvorson
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: December 21, 2000 Video: December 21, 2000 Theatrical: October 1, 1999
RUNNING TIME:	90 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

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Boston Globe Betsy Sherman

The Jim Henson folks...come up with another winner.

Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

A gaily busy kid flick.

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.

San Francisco Chronicle Peter Stack

Full of that wonderful junky, clunky, huggable smartness that has made "Sesame Street'' an enduring phenomenon.

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.

Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov

A top-notch example of uninsulting kid humor at its goofiest.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Paula Nechak

While adults may feel out of their league, there are a few jokes that will appeal to them.

USA Today Susan Wloszczyna

Only a grouch wouldn't be a little tickled.

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Should entertain less jaded youngsters.

Film.com Tom Keogh

The film is simplicity itself.

TV Guide Ken Fox

It's strictly for the kids, and they'll be tickled.

LA Weekly Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

The film is nothing if not benign, but its merits are moot for those above 7 or so.

Variety Joe Leydon

Too tepid to interest anyone old enough to operate a TV remote control.

Los Angeles Times Gene Seymour

It looks as if no one bothered to deliver more than the minimum requirement of magic or artistry.

The New York Times Anita Gates

The somewhat complicated plot may disappoint or confuse some tiny Elmo fans.

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.

Mr. Showbiz Michael Atkinson

Hardly a ripping, inspired children's film.

TNT RoughCut Gary Halvorson

I'd wait for video unless your kid's just dying to see "Sesame Street" characters on the big screen.

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
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Tracy G. gave it a 10:
My toddler loves it . . . & so do I.

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Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Columbia Pictures

Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The
Columbia Pictures