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Disney's Christopher Robin is a heartwarming film that brings out the best of A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepherd's beloved children's book series. While blending live-action with CGI, both sides contributed to making a color, imaginative, wondrous tale for friends and family to view with pleasure.
After being forced to mature rapidly and leave his imagination behind, a grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) is neglectful to his family (Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael) and social life, in favor of his work. But, one day, a chance encounter with his old friends, chief among them being the honey-loving Winnie the Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) allows Christopher Robin to escape the troubles of reality and go back to his happier place. With the festivity of the creatures in the Hundred Acre Wood (voices of Cummings, Brad Garrett, Toby Jones, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Mohammed, and Sara Sheen) there to guide him, Christopher Robin will have to realize what's more important in his life before he misses anything else.
I was enthused by the childish humor between McGregor and the animals, along with the film's messages about cherishing family above all. What was also very tasteful were songs in the soundtrack that were written by Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, including one of his new songs, "Christopher Robin".
McGregor went from being a somewhat strict teacher in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, to a student who needs to learn about how to live the best life possible. Atwell went from being a liberal Agent Carter to a supportive, optimistic mother. Those respective transitions were admirable. Disney deserves an Annie, Golden Globe, or a Saturn for selecting the right kind of cast, animators, and composers for this adaptation of Milne and Shepherd's esteemed work. For those of you who love silly old bears and need a refreshment on caring about family and having an imagination, come see Christopher Robin.
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