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Straight from theaters, it’s Piglet’s very first movie . . . and a BIG one at that! In the grand tradition of Winnie the Pooh animated features, you’ll delight in PIGLET’S BIG MOVIE, a wonderful story of friendship, fun, and appreciation in which Pooh and the gang learn it doesn’t take somebody big to do big things! Piglet disappears into the Hundred Acre Wood after hearing he is “just too small” to help with the gang’s hunny-gathering scheme. Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and the … More >>
#1 by Anonymous on April 19, 2010 - 6:05 am
It’s hard to say what is the worst part of this movie. Maybe it is the fact that instead of Piglet being the focus of the movie, it is actually Rabbit (the least likeable character in the Pooh series) who dominates the entire show. We are treated (or should I say mistreated) to Rabbit’s perpetual complaints and negative attitude, and to a offensive skit involving Rabbit’s scheme to rid the forest of Kanga & Roo. Perhaps it is the terrible soundtrack. Don’t get me wrong – I like Carly Simon, but these songs are so mindless and chirpy, it is just painful to listen to. Either way, this movie a bust from start to finish.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by SammyG on April 19, 2010 - 8:40 am
Our 3 year old is very TV innocent. When he was 2, we let him first start watching sesame street on occasion. Pooh is his favorite storybook reading character. So when we thought we’d treat him to a movie, we picked this one.
Bad call.
I suppose for kids already used to TV, it won’t be a big deal. But this was not a good intro. Some of the earlier reviews mention sad moments and near death scenes – all true. And totally stupid to have in a movie for kids. He was very upset by the things he saw happening to his storybook friends.
I suppose they need to grow up sometime, but we’ll stick to our storybooks where we can talk about these things at our own pace. Much better than having them hurled at you along with a loud and bad soundtrack with no time to talk. Just try hitting the pause button with a 3 yr old transfixed to the screen.
The saddest part was for me, watching my vibrant 3 year old’s eyes glaze over and any signs of life being sucked out by the TV. It’s back to the storybooks for us.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Jacque N Welsh on April 19, 2010 - 11:19 am
I’ve read many reviews about this movie, and have heard Carly Simon perform a couple of the songs. Every review I’ve read gave the movie and the soundtrack 5 stars, except this initial review. I am disgusted and appalled that anyone could say that any song written by Carly Simon was bland. This singer/songwriter is the best, and she has written the most controversial song about arrogance. Perhaps, who ever wrote that dismal and unrealistic review about this movie deserves Carly’s “You’re So Vain” award!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Loving Life In Spite Of It All! on April 19, 2010 - 1:03 pm
Hi! This is my first review, and I was moved to write it because I felt so strongly against this film. I’ll write positive reviews of other things later!
This was the first movie I took my son, then 2, to see. I purposely avoided any movie that could possibly have something too scary or violent (I thought).
What completely shocked me was a scene near the end where for a short period of time the rest of the gang believes that Pooh and Piglet have fallen to their deaths down a waterfall! It is only about 10 seconds (longer than it sounds), but plenty of time for the gang to begin MOURNING, and for any kid to believe that they are dead! Huh?
I was very disappointed already by then. Most of the movie consisted of flashbacks – which I assume were from previous animations? – which made me feel cheated.
I should admit that I am not a Disney fan, but I was ready to enjoy it, really!
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on April 19, 2010 - 3:45 pm
This movie is MUCH better than the Tigger one (which is not saying much), but neither can hold a candle to the first movie/series of shorts.
I also have to say the “bonus” addition of a Carly Simon video at the end of the movie was a bit vain or at least annoying.
Rating: 2 / 5