If you are looking for more Winnie the Pooh than we ever knew about from AA Milne. Well, sorry. He didn't write any more, and this film doesn't add anything to the canon. Christopher Robin does not grow up, not ever. He may be on the verge of doing so, we may even gets hints of it. But it never happens. AA Milne controlled that, and he never gave it to us. So if you are a Winnie the Pooh purist - and many are - this film is not for you. Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor - inspired casting) comes off as a rather cute jerk, who is saved by bumping into Pooh transported into a London park. Pooh is NOT Paddington so don't expect that to come off as anything other than well-produced silliness. Christopher Robin is caught up in the endeavor of being a responsible adult, whose time for his family is limited. Family doesn't like that. (Surprise, surprise.) Family goes off to sulk at their country property where Christopher Robin used to frolic with Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Ancient history, of course, so mother and daughter know nothing of this. Christopher Robin must see to it that Pooh is returned home. Misadventures ensue. This is decidedly not Winnie the Pooh, although some the characters are quite familiar. If purity is what you want - even given the liberties with the Pooh stories that Disney has already taken - this goes too far afield.However, if you are expecting a delightful tale, suggested by the characters created in AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh adventures, then this film cannot help but entertain you. The plot is rather improbable and Disney-silly, but that won't matter. You'll feel very well satisfied. With that expectation, it is very charming and heart-warming.So, take your choice.

I understand that the directors and script writers behind this wanted intended on making this movie about grown up Christopher Robin, raising a family, his wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Madelyn. I was pretty disappointed with how dark and depressing a good 75% of this movie was. Yet again, I was impressed by the ending, although rather a cliché ending. Knowing that even though Christopher Robin is all grown up, the hundred acre woods gang could always make new adventures with Madelyn. But something that I did loathe about this movie, and I mean absolutely hated was, Christopher Robin as a character during a huge portion of the movie, very stubborn, not caring towards his daughter's wishes and beliefs and half the time his wife didn't even know WHERE he was.

What a lovely film this is. Heartwarming and great for all ages. Disney went back to the original look characters from the books and it really worked. You could relate to them exactly as you have read and seen them before but as convincing lifelike toys rather than cartoons. The theme throughout the film although predictable and nothing out of the ordinary, you find yourself wanting this and it follows the simple plots you want from it. Funny in some places, emotional in others, it was beautifully written and acted out. Tigger was hilarious and eeyore as depressed as ever but the whole mix of the characters made it a great experience. I could have easily sat and watched it again as could my 10yr old son. Definitely an absolute classic and will be in my dvd collection when it comes out.

Great movie and one the children will want to see again and again and will become a classic of the future