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22 out of 23 people found the following comment useful :-
A More Innocent Film Would Be Hard To Find, 21 February 2006

Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

Could you find a nicer, more innocent film than this one? I don't know. I haven't seen one.

What it is, I think, is a compilation of three films woven into one full-length film, movies that were originally done in the mid to late-1960s and then put into this format later. Whatever, it's simply a bunch of nice stories about the famous Pooh and his friends.

This is refreshing in that there is very, very little violence and no evil characters, no bad guys, both of which are unusual in animated films. The stories are told through a "book" which is pictured as the stories unfold. Illustrations are shown in the book and they they come to life to show the particularly story.

The voice of Pooh was done by one of the great voices in Hollywood history: Sterling Holloway. All the characters are quite different and there is nice humor here and there for adults and kids. This is as sweet-natured a film as you could ever find. To some it may sound boring, but it's so different in its approach that it is subtly appealing to all ages. I liked and appreciated it much more on the second viewing then acquired the DVD for the third look.

This is timeless material and very highly recommended for your kids and for you. Almost everyone alive right now remembers these books from childhood and remembers them fondly. If it brings back good memories to you, you'll love this movie.

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15 out of 16 people found the following comment useful :-
Wonderful evocations of the Pooh world, closely based on the originals, 14 October 1999
Author: metaphor-2 from United States

This film is actually comprised of three earlier featurettes ("Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree", "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day", "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too"), the first three of the four Disney efforts at filming the world of Winnie The Pooh which (the fourth was "A Day for Eyeore") that were closely based on specific A.A. Milne stories, and were excellently done. Despite not being drawn the way E. H. Sheppard originally illustrated them (which is, perhaps a loss), the characters are played with great respect for the way they were written. They have been Americanized in their speech, and they don't rely so much on the British comedy of manners that Milne mined so successfully, but they are quite solidly the same "people" they were in the books. Sterling Holloway is a marvelous Pooh whose his furry voice seems to convey both his outer softness and his mental fuzziness. Paul Winchell's Tigger is probably an improvement of the original, simply because words alone could never really convey Tigger's manic exuberance the way Winchell's performance does. Ralph Wright's Eyeore is a delight, and the other characters hold their own and uphold their tradition completely.

The one completely un-Milne touch that has been added seems to me entirely acceptable, too. This is the occasional presence, in the story, of the Narrator, whose intervention helps move the characters through some of the more difficult moments. It is a touch of gentleness that is not cloying at all, and is occasionally rather witty.

These stories are genuinely wholesome without being sticky. If you want to feed your kids entertainment that's truly funny, has decent human values, is completely free of potty jokes, and will stand up for 6-year-olds yet won't scare three-year-olds, it doesn't get much better than this.

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12 out of 12 people found the following comment useful :-
(8/10) Classic animated version of a wonderful story, 23 April 2000

Author: David Fick from Cape Town, South Africa

For many people, the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods represent a pinnacle of childhood. Disney's adaptation has immortalised the best of the classic Milne stories and provided the world with an animated film that remains unsurpassed for its good nature and unadulterated joy.

Three stories have been synthesised for this feature: Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too. The featurettes are linked by a narrator who nicely blends the lines in this episodic movie. The vocal performances are all excellent, with Sterling Holloway as the tubby bear of the title and Paul Winchell as his bouncy pal, Tigger. Also a standout in the small cast of characters is Eeyore - voiced by Ralph Wright - whose many one liners cater for even the grouchiest of grown ups in the audience.

Disney has added a few neat little touches to Milne's source material, including the Gopher who runs around proclaiming "I'm not in the book, you know!". But the studio has stayed true to the skew logic that is at the heart of these classic stories - and that is why this film works. Watch this one whether you're looking for some good, clean entertainment for the kids or if you just want to return to the happiness of your childhood: it's a great film for everyone.

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11 out of 11 people found the following comment useful :-
One of my favorites, now my son's favorite!, 30 October 2002
Author: bsbcowboysfn from New Jersey

I always loved Winnie the Pooh. This is my favorite of all the Pooh movies. My favorite story is the first one, Winnie The Pooh and the Honey Tree, where Pooh eats too much honey and gets stuck in Rabbit's hole. It is such a heartwarming movie. I love most of the Disney movies that I saw, but this has to be one of my all time faves. My son, who is now 14 months old, is an absolute Winnie the Pooh nut. He goes nuts when the opening comes on (even though only Pooh's right arm and leg are seen). His favorite is also The Honey Tree story. Unfortunately, I dread the very last story, because he cries because the movie is over, and that means the end of the movie. He watches it so much, I have to have a second copy! If you have children, or even if you don't and you just plain love Disney (like me and my son), I highly recommend Pooh. It will really cheer you up when you are feeling bad, so I really recommend this movie (you won't be sorry you bought it!).

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8 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
An excellent movie, 7 July 2005

Author: m-m-gotts from United Kingdom

This is easily one of Disney's best animated movies. A good range of characters each with different qualities so they can bring out different things in each viewer. There are a lot of songs in this movie but all of them are enjoyable and relate to the story. People of all ages can sit and watch this film together and not get bored as everyone can enjoy it and it gives adults the perfect excuse to switch off for a while and remember a time when things were easier. Also even the youngest children can sit through this and not wonder is it nearly finished?, because everything holds the attention. I have seen this movie so many times but it still cheers me up when I'm feeling blue. After all who can resist Winnie the Pooh? A truly excellent, classic movie.

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8 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
Possibly Disney's greatest classic!, 21 June 1999
Author: Richard Harris (Norway1) from Oslo, Norway

This film, though not my personal favorite, could possibly be Disney's best animated movie ever. I love the innocence and the adorable characters!

Having Sebastian Cabot as narrator is an exceptionally nice touch.

I love the way it flows just like a story book, with the pages turning and characters jumping from one picture to another: Original and brilliant!

Too bad they couldn't retain the originality and charm in this film's short predecessors.

Certainly one of history's all time greatest classics in the Disney portfolio.

10 out of 10.

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful :-
Just fun...that's all..., 26 May 2002
Author: Mari-36 from CA

Not just for kids. Winnie-The-Pooh is fun for anyone. Not cutesy or stupid, just fun that anyone can love. My seven year old sister loves it and I can watch it over and over with her. Pooh, as voiced by Sterling Holloway, is a lovable hero/protag who only wants to get a good bellyfull of honey. Tigger is the action, always bouncing and creating mischief. Rabbit is the lovable sour grouch who adds to Tigger's fun. "Why does it ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ME??? WHY OH WHY OH WHY???!!!" Owl is hilarious in all his refined British humor. Piglet is a hapless, undersized creature who does his best to stay out of trouble...and strong blustery winds. Nobody dies or is the victim of violence. This is a fun escape into the innocence of childhood without being victimized by Barney or the Teletubbies, thank you!!!

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
Disney's Greatest Comedy!, 3 August 2007

Author: Akistar from United States

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Can a movie that is aimed almost entirely to younger audiences, actually be appealing to adults, too? Even though The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was probably intended mostly for younger audiences, I think many adults would be surprised by how much they could really enjoy this film. It's not overly juvenile or cutesy, it has charming characters, and an innocence that just makes you feel wonderful. But, most of all, it's the humor that really wins me over. The dialogue is written with such wit and the vocal performances are so well done that I just can't help but to genuinely laugh. The one scene in particular that I would like to mention, is the part where Pooh eats too much honey(or hunny) and ends up getting stuck in Rabbit's front door. It's a brilliant scene. Rabbit piling stuff on Pooh's behind is not only gut-busting funny, but also very unpredictable.

I know this film is just 3 shorts put together into a feature film, but it just works so incredibly well for the films storytelling style. It really does feel like a string of bedtime stories come to life. And the way the films set up is great, too. The originality of the storybook just adds a great touch. Of course, back then it was a bit of Disney's tradition to open up with a book, but Winnie the Pooh takes it to a whole new level. This time the characters actually speak to the narrator and are aware that they are in a book.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is the Disney film that I go to when I really want a good laugh. IMHO, it is funnier than "Aladdin"(1992) and "The Lion King"(1994) put together. But, thats not the only reason I love it. Deep down this film is a beautiful story of friendship. This is shown many times throughout, but mostly at the ending scene with Pooh and Christoper Robin. The ending is actually very touching and kind of sad. With all of the laughing I did throughout the film, I really didn't expect it to end in such a way. It was a pleasant surprise that it could touch me on so many different levels. For me, it kind of felt like the end was a coming-of-age story for Christopher Robin. But, even if he was growing older, he would still keep a place in his heart for his friends at the 100-acre wood.

A great Disney film, with many unexpected surprises. I loved it.

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
A true Disney masterpiece., 17 May 2006

Author: Eric Gurwitz (Greatlife675@aol.com) from Jamesburg, New Jersey

Yes, I know that this feature is made of 3 previously made shorts, or a package feature as Walt Disney would call it, but it's still wonderful in every way.

Walt Disney chose the perfect cast for the films. Sterling Holloway was the perfect voice for Pooh. Paul Winchell was the Best Tigger ever! John Fiedler voiced his heart out on Piglet. And the others? I'll say that they're wonderful.

The music score is truly one of the greatest musical scores ever. I mean I could just hum it to myself over and over and over again.

And the songs are really catchy, too. Like the theme song, and The Wonderful Thing about Tiggers, and the others, I like them, too.

The ending created just for this movie, is truly one of the most heart-touching endings ever. It really shows that boys and girls, like Christopher Robin, have to say good-bye to their childhood friends. But if I were you, I say to keep them in your memories as your fondest.

So there you have it. A great review for an even greater movie. What more could you ask for?

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful :-
My favorite animated kid film, 30 April 2000
Author: Filmjack3 from United States

In my childhood, I loved this movie. Today, it is still likeable. So are the classic Disney characters including Tigger, the bouncing, hyperactive tiger that is the only one; eyore, the sad and depressed donkey (my favorite, he is the most real character); Rabbit, the annoying rabbit who has a garden and entrance always ruined (also a real character) and of course Winnie the pooh. Pooh bear is one of the only characters that kids will like, but I also like him. Very cute stories (originally 3 and the 2nd won a Oscar for best short) and a good film make this something to watch for kids (and maybe parents too). A++

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