Monday afternoon I went to see Christopher Robin and I can't think of a more heart-warming way to spend an afternoon! I absolutely loved it. Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) has left the Hundred Acre Wood for boarding school, World War II, and then a job at a luggage company in London. He has lost his way and spends more time at work than with his wife Evelyn (Hayley Atwell) and his daughter Madeline (Bronte Carmichael). His old friend Winnie-the-Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) comes to London to save him and they eventually end up back in the Hundred Acre Wood where Eyeore (voiced by Brad Garrett), Tigger (also voiced by Jim Cummings), Piglet (voiced by Nick Mohammed), Rabbit (voiced by Peter Capaldi), Kanga (voiced by Sophie Okonedo), Roo (voiced by Sara Sheen) and Owl (voiced by Toby Jones) help him realize the important things in life. The action is very slow and gentle as Christopher Robin rediscovers his imagination and plays with his friends again. The scene where he defeats the Heffalump is so endearing! Ewan McGregor is absolutely charming in the role and Bronte Carmichael is adorable as Madeline, who also needs a bit of rescuing by her father's friends. The animation is incredible and it looks as if actual stuffed animals have come to life. I loved Winnie-the-Pooh and every time there was a close-up of his sweet little face my heart would just melt. I wanted to hug him! In my opinion, this is a sweet and old-fashioned film with a nice message about remembering what is important. I highly recommend it!
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