Rotten
The film is nothing if not benign, but its merits are moot for those above 7 or so.
Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Good, The Bad and The Stinky.
1999 · 1h 13m · G
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music
Directed by
Gary Halvorson
Overview
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Director and cast
- Gary Halvorson Director
- Kevin Clash as Elmo / Grouch Jailer
- Mandy Patinkin as Huxley
- Vanessa Williams as Queen of Trash
- Sonia Manzano as Maria
- Roscoe Orman as Gordon
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Grizzy / Pestie (voice)
- Dave Goelz as Humongous Chicken (voice)
- Fran Brill as Zoe / Pestie / Prairie Dawn
- Carmen Osbahr as Rosita (voice)
- Joey Mazzarino Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
77%
Tomatometer
Rotten
How does it end? With a headache, of course, from all those cheering children.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fresh
If you have an Elmo fan in your life, Elmo In Grouchland is a must.
Tom Keogh, Film.com
Fresh
Silly, sweet movie.
Keith Simanton, Seattle Times
Rotten
An appeal that tops out at about age 4.
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
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