There have been only two perfect movies released in MY lifetime, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". The only two with plot, characters, relatability, applicability and satisfying endings. Is it coincidence that they're both essentially the same plot?
I like Raiders of the Lost Ark for what it is: a fun adventure movie. But it doesn't hold a candle to Pee Wee, which is not only a fun adventure movie, but a strange commentary on modern life. Most of the characters in the movie are both broad-brush stereotypes & 100% believable. At the same time, the movie isn't really looking down on the characters, it's just observing them with a smile.
Also, I just wrote a paragraph on the Interwebs extolling the virtues of Pee-Wee Herman. I need to get out more.
I thought I was the only one that thought he was an awesome 1-second bit character. I spent most of my lifetime not knowing about the deleted scene. It works both ways.