The Tigger Movie (G, 2000)

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Tigger's bouncy quest will appeal to younger viewers.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that because this movie deals with Tigger's search for his "real" family, it may not be a good fit for the youngest adopted children. Expect some mild peril as Tigger searches high and low for his family; at one point he is lost in the woods and his buddies search for him in a snowstorm.

Positive messages: In the end, Tigger finds that his friends love him enough to become family.

Positive role models: Tigger can be stubborn and sometimes self-centered, putting his friends in peril while he searches high and low for his family tree. But his friends care so much for him that they will do anything for him. When they write a letter to him, masquerading as his real family, his friends say very caring things like, "Be sure to dress warmly."

Violence & scariness: Tigger 's carelessness knocks a huge boulder off of a cliff, which crushes Eeyore's house. Tigger is lost in the woods by himself, and friends search for him into a big snowstorm.

Sexy stuff: Not applicable.

Language: Not applicable.

Consumerism: Not applicable.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Families can talk about how everyone is preparing for winter in this movie. Why must they prepare for winter? Why doesn't Tigger prepare? Who is best prepared for the storms? How do you get ready for winter?
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Why is it important for Tigger to find someone who looks like him? Does looking like someone make that person feel more like family? What is your definition of family?

What's the story?

When the rambuctious Tigger destroys Eeyore's home, everyone in the Hundred Acre Wood gets so upset that they ask him to leave them alone. Tigger feels so dejected that he wonders why no one appreciates his Tigger-ness. In fact, he wonders, why aren't there more Tiggers around like him? So begins a determined search for his family tree. Can Pooh and pals convince him that no matter what he finds on his quest, they will always be there for him?

Is it any good?

Though the first 20 minutes of this addition to the Pooh series provide lots of giggly Tigger moments, our feline friend's quest to find his own family feels a little over-extended as the movie wears on. It's not a new theme, and Tigger's search might feel somewhat predictable to adults. Plus, Tigger's decision to find his own family that "looks like him" has him ignoring his friends, which causes hurt feelings all around.

Despite its shortcomings, this playful, musical peek into Pooh's Corner does illustrate why it's such a special place. And viewers learn that true family might not look exactly the way one expects. Sometimes what we're looking for is bouncing along next to us the whole time.

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Themes

adventures, book characters, friendship, wild animals

Movie Details

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Jun Falkenstein
Cast: John Hurt, Kath Soucie, Ken Sansom
Genre: Family and Kids
Run time: 77 minutes
Theatrical release: February 12, 2000
DVD release: August 4, 2009
MPAA Rating: G

This review was written by Nell Minow

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nduns
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Better than I remember it being

It's odd how much I like this one. I mean, it suffers from the problem commonly associated with Pooh movies in that it barely has any story and does everything in its power to draw it out for as long as it can, but there's just something lovable about this movie. Yeah, Tigger does come across as childish, but that's part of his character. He's not trying to be mean. He's just a child inside and doesn't know better. I love how they brought in the Sherman Brothers to write the songs. They still do an excellent job.

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Better than I remember it being

Not interesting for my 2 year old; maybe next year.

Perfect for eveyone

Cute movie, you may cry!

Warning - It'll make you cry

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Watch closely!

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for everyone

Many scenes of danger

If you hate this, there's somthing that needs fixing about your puny brain

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