Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin - G
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know there are some mildly scary moments in this film. For example, a big shadow looks like a monster but turns out to be Christopher Robin. There is sadness and confusion when the animals think Christopher Robin is missing.
Families can talk about themes from the movie, such as friendship and finding your own strength. What do you like to do with your friends? What do you do that makes you feel good about yourself? What do you admire about your friends?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Maria Llull
Christopher Robin is old enough to start school but he can't bring himself to break the news to his "best friend," Winnie-the-Pooh. Instead, he leaves a note attached to a jar of honey. Pooh eats the honey (of course) and Owl helps him interpret Christopher Robin's note, incorrectly reading "school" as "skull." Believing their friend is in trouble and possibly held captive by a "skullasaurus," Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and Rabbit (Owl stays home) set off to find him through the "great unknown" parts of the Hundred Acre Woods. So begins POOH'S GRAND ADVENTURE: THE SEARCH FOR CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.
The animals are startled by unexpected noises and downright scared by the possibility that "heffalumps" and "woozles" might be lurking around any corner. But as their journey progresses, they find they are each uniquely stronger and braver than they had imagined, and their strengths help them reach their destination: a rock that looks somewhat like a skull.
The songs in this movie are tedious and uninspired, as is much of the dialogue and interaction among the characters. Disney is simply following a formula that's been used for these characters many times. On the positive side, the story is simple and tries to evoke the charm of the original adventures of the animals of the Hundred Acre Woods.
Truth be told, kids, especially preschoolers, will enjoy this movie. And parents will be happy with its good, clean fun and positive messages. A short called "Pooh's Symphony" plays automatically following the end credits, and this in turn is followed by Winnie The Pooh and the Blustery Day, a classic Disney cartoon.
Families who like this movie might also enjoy Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo and Pooh's Heffalump Movie.
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