"A working-class family man, Christopher Robin encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life" -IMDb
Title: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Year: 2018 Directed By: Marc Foster Written By: Alex Ross Perry, Tom McCarthy, Allison Schroeder Story By: Greg Brooker, Mark Steven Johnson Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael Language: English Score: 6/10
This movie is clearly made to remind you of your childhood, especially for those who grew up watching and reading Winnie The Pooh. When I first watched the trailer, I didn't think this will be an amazing movie that will last forever in everyone's mind. Well, my final opinion isn't very different with my expectations, but I like it more than I thought.
WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT?
1. CUTENESS OVERLOAD
As everyone knows, Pooh is very cute with his clumsiness and how plain he is. The other characters might not be described as cute. But now that you're older, seeing Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and everyone else in the gang being themselves, makes you feel they're entirely cute. I personally couldn't stop smiling seeing the gang in action for how cute they are.
2. A PERFECTLY SWEET FAMILY MOVIE
I can definitely imagine watching this as a family with little kids. The movie is family-friendly, cute, simple, full of joy, and very suitable for kids. A real definition of family movie.
3. TAKES YOU BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD
To be honest, I almost decided to not watch the movie because I can guess the plot is extremely simple, which might make it boring. Eventually, I watched it anyway, because I'm just excited to see Pooh and his friends again. And when it comes to touching that childish side of you that was shaped by Winnie The Pooh, this movie succeeded. I seemed to be filled with joy throughout the movie, seeing Pooh and everyone else on their adventure again. Not to mention the movie also includes a lot of quotes and other stuffs that are originally in the books and animation to remind you more of your childhood.
4. THE ACTORS AND VOICE ACTORS
Ewan McGregor did a good job portraying Christopher Robin. He's not the sweet young Christopher Robin (because he's meant to be like that), but the vibe is there. The voice actors play an important part because the characters' voices is the one kids remember the most. When Pooh said "Christopher Robin" with his usual tone, when Piglet went "Oh,dear, oh dear..." with the trembling voice, and the excited noise Tigger makes when he bounces; they're all on point.
WHAT'S NOT GOOD ABOUT IT?
1. THE ANIMATION
To be honest, for me, Pooh looks a little terrifying in this movie with the fur and the darker yellow color. The other characters are not as bad, but their realistic fur is quite disturbing and takes away the image of their softness (physically).
WHAT'S SO-SO ABOUT IT?
1. A VERY SIMPLE STORY
It is a joyous family movie with some simple moral messages that aren't dark at all, meaning not very applicable in real adult life. The whole plot is simple, with simple problems, and simple solutions. It's not too boring, but it's predictable and not very different than the other good family movies.
2. SIMPLE AND PREDICTABLE ENDING
The ending is also very predictable. I don't say it's disappointing, but it's not wow at all. You don't feel satisfaction whatsoever after the ending. Your satisfaction and smile comes from reliving your childhood after seeing all of Pooh's cuteness.
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