This movie reminds me a little of Toy Story for an older generation. It tells the adventures of a little boy and his toys. On top of that though, you get characters who interact directly with the narrator and who know that they're in a book. The movie is very cute, as you'd assume a movie about a boy and his cute stuffed animals would be. What I was surprised by was how mischievous Pooh can be. He's always scheming to steal honey from his friends, and he's very self-involved. He's like that friend you have, who's fun to be around, but he's also a big fat mooch. Tigger is overconfident and obnoxious, Owl is a pompous wind-bag (which I've noticed is a popular insult in Disney movies), gopher is a lazy, overpriced sub-contractor, and Rabbit is a bit of a fuddy duddy. This isn't to say they're unlikeable. On the contrary, it's refreshing to see children's characters with such human failings. The movie is very charming and nostalgic, but it has no villain and therefore, there's never a lot of conflict. It's the cinematical equivalent of a bowl of Chicken soup on a cold day. And there's certainly nothing wrong with that. I think we'll have to up the stakes and find something a little more exciting for tomorrow.
7/10
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