Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | 
| Director: Gary Halvorson
Actors: Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams (vii), Sonia Manzano, Roscoe Orman
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 5445
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 73 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: 04168
ISBN: 0767839277
UPC: 043396041684
EAN: 9780767839273
ASIN: 0767839277
Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 1999
Release Date: December 21, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Welcome to Grouchland, U.S.A., place of a thousand stenches. This is where everyone's favorite red monster winds up when he stars in his first feature film, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Elmo learns a lesson when he refuses to share his blanket with his best friend, Zoe, then loses it in Oscar's can, where it goes all the way to Grouchland. There the beloved blanket winds up in the clutches of the greediest man alive, Huxley (played by Mandy Patinkin), and Elmo has to venture alone to Huxley's lair to get it back. The Sesame Street gang follows Elmo but ends up in the Grouchland jail. Fortunately, whenever things start looking too bleak, our hosts Ernie and Bert stop the film and offer reassurance. There are also numerous opportunities for audience participation (canned kids' voices will prevent parents from feeling too silly when viewing at home). This 73-minute film has plenty to entertain the youngsters as well as details and inside jokes for parents. And of course there are marvelous animated effects--although seeing Elmo dance in 1999 isn't quite as remarkable as it was to see Kermit ride a bicycle in 1977's The Muppet Movie. The songs are fun and bouncy, and veteran performers Patinkin and Vanessa Williams (as the Queen of Trash) contribute their exceptional talent. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was conceived as a film kids could see in theaters; in the safe environs of home, it's good fun for anyone over the age of 2, or even younger in small doses. --David Horiuchi
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C'mon it's not that bad. Get real people. June 3, 2009
Ivy's Mom (Columbus Ohio)
My daughter is 22 months old and LOVES Elmo and LOVES this movie. She is a very sensitive child, but she is not at all bothered by the "scary" situations and "scary" characters as stated by other reviewers. This movie is not dark, does not teach bad morals, and does not teach disgusting behaviors. Grouchland is exactly what one would expect, but it is made pretty clear in the movie that it is just a different place and the other characters poke fun at it a bit, but accept grouchland for waht it is: a different country with a very different culture and customs. That is a pretty good messege.
As for the "bad guy" he is dressed like a clown and he commands a posse of bugs. The worst thing he does is act like a 2 year old having a tantrum and takes things. At no point is Elmo in mortal peril.
My daughter L-O-V-E-S this movie and it does not make her cry and she never even shows the slightest hint of fear that something might "happen" to Elmo. She is normally a very sensitive child and this movie has no ill effect on her.
Anyway I give this 4 out of 5 stars because the music is awful. All of the songs pretty much sound the same to me. Also, the movie really doesn't make a ton of sense, but it's for toddlers so what do you expect I guess? Ok and I also guess I did not like the part with Vannessa Williams (?) at all, it is a kids movie, she could have been wearing more "costume".
 Good, but not the best March 21, 2009
Mollie Mccormick (Mobile, AL USA)
My twenty month old daughter really enjoys watching the Elmo's World dvds, but this one didn't quite hold her attention as well. As a parent, I also prefer some of the other Elmo videos. I didn't really like the blowing raspberries part, and I also didn't like how they used the word stupid in a preschool movie. I may be uptight, but those are things that I want to try avoid exposing my daughter to when she is just starting to talk. It was cute, though, and the music was catchy. The style of shooting is also very different if you are used to watching other Sesame Street videos, obviously because it is an acutal movie. Maybe it's one of those things that has to grow on you. We'll see. I'm sure I will be watching it over and over before long.
 Elmo: In Grouchland DVD February 27, 2009
J. MCKENZIE (Pittsburgh, Pa)
My 2 year old son loves Elmo and this movie just is great for kids( I know because I've had to watch it over and over again!).
Elmo movie! February 18, 2009
April M. Nylund
I purchased a used DVD and it came in great condition, like new and shipped very fast. This by far has become my grandaughter's favorite Elmo movie. It is a good time length and very entertaining with all the wonderful singing, great actors, and of course ELMO!
A two year olds dream January 29, 2009
Kathleen Bowers
This movie is by far my 2yr old granddaughters favorite thing to watch!! If you purchase this video be ready to watch it about everyday. We as adults really prefer it to alot of other videos too!!! Enjoy
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