Review of Winnie the Pooh (2011) by Jeff H — 22 Aug 2011

AWWW! Thatâ(TM)s the main thing that will be running through head as you watch the latest Disney animated film, Winnie the Pooh. At just over an hour run time, itâ(TM)s the perfect way to spend an afternoon with your little one.

You know what to expect. Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Eeyore, the whole gang are back and they have to deal with the extreme harshness of life: Eeyore loses his tail, Pooh is hungry for some honey (promptly spelled âhunyâ?), and they all are looking for their pal Christopher Robin, fearing he has been taken from a mysterious monster called the âBacksoonâ?. The film has a lighthearted attitude towards the animation and characters that is enchanting and relaxing; Pooh is an old friend whoâ(TM)s come back to make you smile. The storybook animation and concept is adorable and the dialogue is tongue-in-cheek clever, that will make younger views laugh while also bringing a grin to an older audience. The new songs arenâ(TM)t the most memorable, but Zooey Deschanel brings a summer-sweet delightfulness to some of the older tunes, and she perfectly fits the world of the Hundred Acre Wood. While this Winnie the Pooh doesnâ(TM)t try anything new with the characters or the series, we donâ(TM)t really expect or want it to. Itâ(TM)s just Pooh fretting over his friend and honey, exploring the fun of imagination and to not be afraid of what we donâ(TM)t know. It turns out Christopher Robin comes âback soonâ? and we sure hope Pooh does as well. Oh, botha. B+.