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Piglet's Big Movie
- Review Date: July 27, 2003
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2003
Common Sense Media says
Not very interesting, imaginative, or exciting.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Piglet's' Big Movie includes three of A.A. Milne's original stories ("In Which A House is Built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore" "In Which Kanga and Roo Come to the Forest," and "In Which Christopher Robin Leads An Expedition To The North Pole") framed by the tale of Piglet's struggle to realize his purpose in life. The film has some brief sad moments which are quickly resolved, and some mild cartoon peril (stumbles, tumbles, a raging waterfall, angry bees) after which everything turns out well. The most sensitive younger children might momentarily believe that characters have been hurt or lost.
What's the story?
Little Piglet, the smallest of the creatures who live together in the Hundred Acre Wood, wishes that he could help his friends Pooh, Rabbit, and Tigger. But there is no place for him in their big plan to capture some honey by redirecting the bees to a new hive, so he wanders off by himself. When his friends realize that Piglet is missing, they understand for the first time how important he is to them. They search for him, using his book of memories to help them think of places he might be. The pictures in Piglet's book remind them of happy times together and all that Piglet did to help them along the way.
Is it any good?
PIGLET'S BIG ADVENTURE is not very interesting, imaginative, engaging, or exciting, but at least it avoids being too sugary. And it is truer to the stories and spirit of the original books by A.A. Milne than some of Disney's Pooh videos. It is suitable for children as young as 4, which is a relief in an era where even PG movies contain material that might be unsuitable for middle schoolers.
Kids will laugh at the slapstick. And there are a couple of brief moments of animation that rise above the straight-to-video level.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how we can let those we care about know they are appreciated, about the importance of making plans, and about making memory books to help us keep our happiest moments close at hand.
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a great movie with a great message
weather you are big or small,you can do anything
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We love this movie. It's the best of the Pooh movies, imo
This is one of my daughter's favorites. The amount of 'drama' in it is just right for her: a little rudeness, a little mis.understanding, some people get mad, some people get sad. None of it is a big deal. The only part that could be a little much is when toward the end Pooh and Piglet fall down a waterfall and it is implied that they have not survived. We got past that really easily by saying, "They're scared that Pooh and Piglet are lost forever." Since Pooh and Piglet reappear roughly 3 seconds later, she is not upset by this.
On a different note, I think this movie was really well-constructed for its genre. I like Carly Simon's goofy sentimental songs and Piglet is so darned cute.
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Perfect movie for toddlers & preschoolers
My 3 year old loves this movie. It is obviously made for the very young, and could I imagine be fairly boring for older kids, but it suits us down to the ground. My daughter is quite a timid little thing, and the only part of this film that she found a bit frightening was when the bees get angry at Rabbit (for butchering Mozart on the violin), and proceed to swarm and chase the friends. This occurs early in the movie, and doesn't last too long. The music in the film is lovely, and the messages good (the importance of appreciating friends and not taking them for granted; and the idea that small people can accomplish big things).
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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Great First Movie
This is one of the best movies we've found to introduce VERY small children to the screen. No fighting, no bickering, no harassing, no violence, no commercialism, no sex. The characters show character. Nic music. My kids love it (and we love to show it to them).
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Great First Movie
This is one of the best movies we've found to introduce VERY small children to the screen. No fighting, no bickering, no harassing, no violence, no commercialism, no sex. The characters show character. Nic music. My kids love it (and we love to show it to them).
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Kid, 11 years old
April 9, 2008
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Great First Movie
This is one of the best movies we've found to introduce VERY small children to the screen. No fighting, no bickering, no harassing, no violence, no commercialism, no sex. The characters show character. Nic music. My kids love it (and we love to show it to them).
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The first story to revolve around Piglet entertains kids, may bore adults
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None.
Violence (Not an Issue): Comic and mildly suspenseful peril, no one hurt.
Language (Not an Issue): None.
Social Behavior (Not an Issue): While Piglet's friends are initially rude to him (they don't let him join in on activities and never thank him for helping them), they ultimately come to appreciate him in the end. The film's overall message is seeing people beyond their differences.
Commercialism (Not an Issue): Part of the huge Winnie the Pooh marketing empire.
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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Wholesome and charming entertainment for young kids.
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Once again, the Pooh fanboy in me tells me I can't dislike this
And this time it was difficult. I liked the idea and the message behind the whole thing, but first of all, a lot of the old wit wasn't quite there and there were moments where the characters came across as jerks, most notably in the first scene where Piglet is the whole reason the honey-snatching plan works and he gets NO credit whatsoever.
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| Topics: | book characters, friendship |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Director: | Francis Glebas |
| Cast: | Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Peter Cullen |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 70 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 21, 2003 |
| DVD release date: | July 29, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
| MPAA explanation: | General Audiences |
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