Winnie the Pooh

Well today I also went and saw my favorite yellow bear, Winnie the Pooh. this movie was a delight.

Before I talk about the film I want to talk about the Ballad of Nessie the short that comes in front of the film. The short was also very heart warming and well done. The animation was nice and unique, sort of like Scottish tapestry. Dr. Seuss comes to mind when I saw this short, it was done like one of his stories. It rhymed  and there was a catchy score/ I wish it was a tad longer because it felt sort of rushed. But as a whole it was a great short, something new from Disney, and I give the short a 4/5.

Now back to Winnie the Pooh. All the characters are back in a brand new film that follows a simple plot. The plot is about Pooh trying to get some honey and all the adventures he has along the way with the rest of the cast. The movie starts like the old film with Christopher Robins room, all done in live action.

The animation is a delight, it feels very much like an old Pooh cartoon. They some interesting things with it as well such as a scene where Pooh is in a Honey wonderland. Or my favorite during the Backson song which is done in chalk. And also how they interact with the words in the book.

Voice, probably the biggest concern for fans. Well to eliminate that concern, the voices were spot on. They sounded like the characters we grew up with, occasionally though when Rabbit talked you could get hints of Rabbit.

Another important part of the Pooh films are the songs. Zoey Deschanel does a good job singing the title song. It still gives me the feel of the older film when it played at the start of the film. Another great song is the Backson song, probably my favorite, it felt like the mob song from Beauty and the Beast, but with more subtle and innocent lyrics. It was a fun number and scene. The other songs are good too, like the Winning song.

The best part of a Pooh film is the characters. The characters matter more than the plot. All the characters are back and as lovable as ever. There charm and innocence are still intact. Pooh's as goofy as ever and Tiggers still hyper active. They are all the same and a joy to watch.

The comedy is top notch. This has to be the funniest movie I have seen all year. The jokes are character and situational based. The humor shines because the cast is so great. It does not utilize potty or humor that goes over the kids heads. The jokes are all funny and both adult and children can enjoy them.

The first film was a tad episodic, but this one packed in a tight package that feels like a whole film.

Overall Winnie the Pooh is a delight and joy to see back on the big screen. The run time is a tad short, but they pack so much enjoyment and fun that it is well worth you money. Pooh is enjoyable by all ages and the characters are timeless.

I give this "Silly old Bear" a very strong 3.5/5 for a great film that is enjoyable and entertaining. Stay all the way through the credits, there is a surprise.