Iāve never really understood why people say itās satanic or evil (no offense to your parents!)
Because the whole point of the books are AGAINST evil, and Harryās battle against darkness and pure evil. Also the books and movies at the heart do teach very Christ like behavior and virtues- joy, peace, acceptence, faithfulness, and kindness.
Iām not saying that books are Pro-Christian, but theyāre defintely not Pro-Satan either.
Iām also glad because thereās not one but two big movies I really want to see on the same weekend, and I just so happened to save my AMC Golden Tickets for such an event. 
Hmmā¦decisions, decisions - tough one I know 
While I can see a lot of long-time HP fans, and older audiences attached to the franchise choosing Harry Potter this weekend, I think Winnie the Pooh will attract a different crowd, particularly the younger crowd. Itās a movie that caters to kids because itās got a simple story with cuddly characters and no scary/violent moments whatsoever. And their parents remember Pooh too, so itās still got that fan base who misses seeing the gang on the big screen. Right? So maybe it wonāt necessarily the box office this weekend, but I think itāll have a good audience nonetheless. And just as long as all of you see it soon
Some new TV spots:
[url]Winnie the Pooh: Brand New Adventure - YouTube
[url]Winnie the Pooh: Buzz - YouTube
Iāve got a question: why will Winnie The Pooh only be released just now in the US when itās already been out in April in Europe? If it had been released in the US in April then there wouldnāt be the problem. I donāt really get it.
But I can really recommend to watch WTP, itās such a lovely movie
Iām seeing Pooh instead of HP7 this weekend. xD I mean, face it, pretty much every HP7 showing is gonna be packed. So, Iāll see HP7 during the week and see Pooh over the weekend. Plus, the allure of up to 400 DMR points really helps. xD Do ya wanna know what the real travesty is? That this movie doesnāt have a 100% on RT. Itās at 76%. This summer, I am seriously losing my faith in the Tomatometer.
OH MY GOSH! I had forgetten that Pooh is coming out this weekend. I havenāt seen any adverstisements.
When I was younger I loved to watch Anything Winnie the Pooh.
I want to see this in theathers but I would look weird being 18 and walking in the theaters to see it. Iāll do what my friend says he will and wait for it to go on Netflix (If donāt cancel it)
There are a lot of adults going to animated films without children these days, there is nothing to be ashamed of.
That is true but there is something about going with someone that the movie is (apprently) aied for.
I remeber when I went to see New Moon. I went with a girl because she asked me too. I ended up liking it but the point was is that I had had some interest in seeing it was afriad to go.
Kinda strange because I wasnāt scared to see Toy Story 3 as everyone my age went to see it as well (funny I was 3 during toy story I remeber being 7 and seeing it in 1999) and when I find time Iāll go see Cars 2. I guess Winnie The Pooh got very kiddie in the 90s.
āWere you expecting someone else?ā
Um, yes I was, actually, because Winnie The Pooh is the last thing that comes to my mind when I think of Harry Potter.
Winnie the pooh is getting good reviews so far. Even Armond White loved it, even though he just bashed TS3 even further in his review facepalm.
^ Armond White actually LIKED something that was good? Good lord, I think the world is coming to an endā¦
No, I agree with you, actually. Itās probably just because of the use of wizardry or whatever by the good guys, my parents have always seen that as āevil vs. evil.ā 
Oh, really nowābeing exposed to āmagicā wonāt turn me into a Satanist, guys. I promise. 
Harry Potterās taken over the local movie theater. 
But hopefully theyāll get Winnie the Pooh next week, and hopefully my mom will take me to see it.
And if not, Iām digging out my The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh VHS and I will watch that to satisfy me until itās out on DVD. 
Well, whether audiences are going or not, the CRITICS are eating Winnie the Pooh up: adventuresinhypergraphia.blogspo ā¦ otten.html
That guy is still ripping on TS3? Get over it Armond.
I have plans to see Winnie the Pooh tommorrow. Although Iād love to see Harry Potter again, I think I should support Disney.
Iāve actually seen Pooh twice (and will prob see it a 3rd time today) and it is good. Very cute and adorable as I figured it would be. I love that they used the book/narrator format. Pigletās voice was a little odd to me, but thatās a minor issue. The songs (which arent very long) get stuck in my head at times. I think my fav part was [spoil]Poohās honey fantasy[/spoil]. And I enjoyed the short they had before it too.
My new signature pretty well sums up my feelings on this movie, but a movie this good is worth spending the time to expand upon a terse proclamation that fits in my signature line.
Iāve been looking forward to Winnie the Pooh all year. Despite all the buildup I had done in my mind, Winnie the Pooh delivered in spades and even exceeded expectations to become, as of now and most likely for good, the best movie of 2011 - a cinematic year in which, despite the reams of garbage that have been produced, Iāve throughly enjoyed every film Iāve taken the time to see in theaters, especially Rango and On Stranger Tides.
What I liked most of all was the humor. Winnie the Pooh was hilarious throughout the entire film and hysterical in some parts. The carefree, charming comic style perfectly recalls the spirit of the original featurettes, and I was highly amused by all the wordplay, one-liners (especially Eeyoreās deadpan comments and Owlās not-so-highbrow meanderings), and physical humor. Of course the usual suspects, Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger, were on the top of their comic game. Owl, Rabbit, and Piglet had me in stitches a few times, especially during the [spoil]scene where they all got stuck in the hole, which was also the funniest scene in the movie[/spoil]. The aggregate of these elements helped produce a hilarious film that makes this film, more than any other element, a worthy entry into the Pooh franchise. The witty writing, more than anything else, makes this movie resonate with adults. This is perhaps the strongest testament to the quality of the work: adultsā positive impressions of this film wonāt be skewed by rose-colored nostalgia, but there is genuine, transcendent humor that allows the film to succeed independently of the original cartoons and stand on its own merits.
For the sake of brevity and completeness, Iāll give a general compliment to all of the voice actors for this film before highlighting my favorites. They demonstrated deep understanding of their characters and imparted the proper tone, cadence, and timing into their every line. Particularly noteworthy were the performances of Bud Luckey as Eeyore and Craig Ferguson as Owl. Ferguson captured perfectly Owlās eccentricity and slight imperiousness. A Bud Luckey vocal performance always makes a movie that much more marvelous, and hearing Bud voice my favorite Pooh character is doubly marvelous. His voice is perfect for the role.
The lush watercolor backgrounds and xerography motif faithfully recreate the Hundred Acre Wood that I loved from the original featurettes. The [spoil]chalk drawing sequence and Poohās hallucination[/spoil] were clever, engaging ways of conveying the narrative in those particular scenes. It would have been all for naught without the vivacious and expressive character animation that weāve come to expect from Disney and Pixar. Just so I donāt feel like Iāve left anyone out before mentioning specifics, Iād like to compliment all of the supervising animators for their brilliant artwork. In particular, Dale Baerās facial expressions for Owl nicely compliment the vocal performance to accentuate the characterās charming, idiosyncratic personality. Eric Goldbergās work is always a feast for the eyes. The comedy intrinsic to his style is evident in Rabbitās memorable poses, expressions, and movements, particularly when the character leads the backson hunt. Eeyore is also the beneficiary of animation that noticeably compliments the vocal performance, courtesy of Randy Haycock, but the work he does when the character is not speaking is more important. The amusing expressions he gives Eeyore are highly communicative of his thoughts. My favorite example is [spoil]the āHoly crapā look he dons during the āItās Gonna Be Greatā number with Tigger[/spoil].
And speaking of songs, the music in this film is superb. One would have never guessed that the Sherman Brothers did not do the songs if one had not been privy to that information beforehand. That is to the movieās credit. I find it amusing that one of the co-creators of Avenue Q was picked for this project, but Robert Lopez and his wife were precisely the right people for this job. All of the songs make commendable additions to the Pooh songbook. Catchy melodies and whimsical lyrics abound. These tunes seamlessly integrate into the well-established atmosphere of the Pooh series. Iād be hard-pressed to pick a favorite, but I would like to mention that [spoil]I liked the use of āThe Winner Songā as a bit of recursive humor[/spoil]. Zooey Deschanelās voice is well-suited to the types of songs in which she features. Her folksy rendition of the Pooh theme song is very pleasant. And last, but not least, Henry Jackmanās score exquisitely evokes the carefree essence of the Hundred Acre Wood.
This film is short, but the length perfectly suits the material. There is no filler to make the film longer. Every moment in this film brims with humor and heart. Of course one might crave more just because the movie is so good, but to add more would be unnecessary and risk blemishing something that is already perfect. This movie is rather like Dumbo: short, sweet, masterful.
The filmās tone accurately recalls the joyful, happy-go-lucky feel of the original featurettes, and that is a very good thing. I appreciate the conscious effort by the filmmakers to keep the tone light throughout the duration. There is no forced, uncharacteristic melodrama or angst to damper the proceedings. When used prudently, these elements form an integral part to the success of many films that I love, but these are not prerequisites for high artistic caliber in cinema. Indeed, Winnie the Pooh is a movie of high artistic caliber. The filmmakers did not morph Pooh into something humorless and unfamiliar by trying to blow it up into something epic, something edgy, or a cynical send-up of the originals. Iām very grateful that they stayed true to the elements that make Pooh successful: sincere charm and simple fun.
1000000/10, A++++, Six stars out of fourā¦no rating scale can contain the greatness of this movie. Winnie the Pooh truly is something special to have left such an impression on me. Go see it. Youāll be glad you did (and it could use all the help it can get at the box office against the Harry Potter finale). See it twice and tell your friends ā itās well worth repeat viewings, and thatās something I plan to do sooner rather than later.
P.S. The Ballad of Nessie was a cute, little treat. Make sure you get to the theater early so that you donāt miss it!
Dear Critics: adventuresinhypergraphia.blogspo ā¦ itics.html
Iāll just leave this here while I work on my review of this adorable movie. But this had to be said first.
I just got back from seeing it.
I was smiling during the entire movie. I love the sweetness of the movie and itās carefreeness. This movie is proof that you donāt need an elaborate plot to make a good movie.
The voices were splendid, as was the animation. I was defintely impressed by the Backson song sequence.