Voxitype
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
Erica Derrick
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
Ezmae Chang
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Python Hyena
Winnie the Pooh (2011): Dir: Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall / Voices: Jim Cummings, Bud Luckey, Craig Ferguson, Travis Oates, John Cleese: What is a Pooh? It sounds like a stench. Why not Winnie the Bear? Isn't that what he is? I have a better idea. How about Winnie the Crap? This is a very stupid family film with the biggest brain dead characters. There are several subplots and none of them good. First of all we have the depressed donkey Eeyore who is in need of a tail and the quest to find a tail and achieve a jar of honey. Then we have Winnie's grumbling stomach that was no more near the grumbler that I was after seeing the film. Then we have boy owner Christopher Robin who leaves a note claiming that he is gone and will be back soon. Well, these idiot stuffed animals misread the note and believe that their owner has been captured by a monster. They conjure up what they believe the creature looks like and such bull. They even dig a pit for it to fall into. Well, these moron stuffed animals end up falling into the pit. What is even dumber is that Owl can fly yet it doesn't don on him or anyone else that he can escape and get help. While the animation is the same as the classic cartoon, the writing is kindergarten level intelligence. The cartoon from Disney delighted the imagination while this horrid piece of junk insults anyone who watches it. All of this talent, including John Cleese narrating went into this total dog show that might have been good had it examined some character origins or something. Instead we are left with a film that should be mauled by grizzly bears. Score: 1 / 10
Rectangular_businessman
In a time saturated with so many CGI animated films (Not that all of them were bad, some of them were pretty good, actually. But most of them are pretty bland and insipid) it was very nice to see a new traditionally-animated feature by Disney.This film had all the charm from most of the previous Winnie the Pooh animations: The result is something very cute and enjoyable, and appropriate for all the family.The animation was pretty well done, with very appealing designs and beautiful sceneries. The plot was very light-hearted, pleasant and delightful from beginning to end.In my opinion, this was a very satisfying reboot, with many wonderful qualities that deserves the appreciation of any viewer. I highly recommend it to everyone.
itamarscomix
In recent years many movies, including Lilo & Stitch and The Princess and the Frog, promised to be a "return to the classic Disney feel", but Winnie the Pooh is the one that really did it. The new film successfully embodies the sweet innocence of classic Disney and of the original Pooh stories, and makes for one of the best true children's films in recent years - one that's truly innocent in a way rarely seen these days, and that's lots of fun for the adults too. The very naturalistic animation is also a real pleasure, and the original songs - some of them by indie favorites She & Him - also feel like they were dragged right out of the original Disney films.My only complaint about Winnie the Pooh would be that it's too short; though interestingly, in a way it's the first real feature length film to focus on Pooh himself - "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" was really a collection of three short films. Following several movies that deviated greatly from the source material - like the Piglet and Tigger movies - the 2011 version returns to the original Pooh stories, and creates a single plot combined from several of the short stories. It works fantastically well, and rest assured that there's little reason for even the most vehement Pooh fan to be concerned about the treatment of the wonderful original books.
DarthSil
What a nice surprise this film was. I was expecting a great movie, but this one far exceeded my expectations. The story is simple - as are all Pooh movies - Pooh searching desperately for some honey, Eeyore losing his tail. Familiar territory that works every time.The songs were also a great surprise. The Backson Song and Honey Song are simply brilliant and should be recognized by the Academy this year for best song nominations.Overall, the film is filled with outstanding Pooh moments that we have grown to love throughout the years. My personal fave is the "pit" scene, when the gang finds themselves trapped together. Pooh seems so jovial throughout the entire ordeal, always making the best of any situation, no matter good or bad. You cannot keep your eyes off of him. A must see for all fans.
