In a comedy atmosphere, the movie follows the adventure of Christopher Robin, an ordinary man who has his own daily routine about life and work. Suddenly he meets an old friend called Winnie the Pooh, the one who takes him in a so far enjoying journey in an attempt to find old friends.
Poo is too kind a word to describe the flat, gray nature of Disney's reenvisioned Hundred Acre Wood and the trademarked bland anonymity director Marc Forster brings to the party.
Christopher Robin is beautifully shot and well-acted. I found the narrative drive of the script less than compelling, but it will certainly entertain parents and kids who already have a love of these time-tested characters.
If you missed Disney's last dip into Milne - the 2011 animated feature Winnie the Pooh - it's sweet and moving and beautiful and an all-ages delight. It's everything that Christopher Robin isn't.
The movie mostly works -- a fleeting reminder of the simple pleasures of hanging out with family and a talking bear, which, in these frenetic times, is the kind of silliness that's worth savoring.
Better than expected. McGregor and Atwell are a delight. Voice cast, especially Brad Garrett as Eeyore, is excellent. Better than director Forster's Finding Neverland.
