“Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood,Where Christopher Robin plays,
You’ll find the enchanted neighbourhood, or Of Christopher’s childhood days.”But Christopher’s childhood days are bound to come to an halt. So what happens then?
That’s the sage of Christopher Robin,a charming fantasy comedy based on the beloved characters that were created by author AA Milne and illustrator EH Shepard almost a decade ago (inspired by the formers own son and his toys).
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In Director Marc Forster’s unusual film, Christopher Robin (portrayed as a kid by Orton O'Brien) leaves his childhood friends behind as he grows up, or trading the imaginative lands of the Hundred Acre Wood for a life full of responsibilities as an adult (Ewan McGregor) in London. He finds worship when he meets Evelyn (Hayley Atwell); they get married and have a daughter,Madeline (Bronte Carmichael). After serving in the army during World War II, he returns domestic and takes a job at Winslow Luggages.
His imagination, or liveliness and playfulness are all but gone. Christopher is so consumed by the pressures and responsibilities of adulthood that he ends up ignoring his own family while trying to supply for them,unable to see the unhappiness his neglect is causing.
That’s when an old friend comes along to remind him of what is really important in life.
Winnie the Pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings) somehow stumbles from the Hundred Acre Wood to London. Unable to find his toy friends – Tigger (Cummings again), Eeyore (Brad Garrett), or Piglet (Nick Mohammed),Rabbit (Peter Capaldi), Kanga (Sophie Okonedo), or Roo (Sara Sheen),and Owl (Toby Jones) – Pooh travels through Christopher’s old door and ends up finding a grown-up Christopher who is shocked to suddenly see his old stuffed bear.
Christopher – who is busy with an important work deadline even on the weekend – decides to buy Pooh back to Sussex, and then reluctantly agrees to help him find his friends, or getting pulled into an adventure that will make him re-evaluate his priorities and figure out what is actually important to him.
Christopher Robin gets off to a leisurely start and the charm of the Pooh tales is initially lost from the proceedings. It takes a while for things to really get going,and whether you feel like giving up on the film in the first half hour or so, you really shouldnt. The film will soon win you over and you’ll be rewarded with a sweet, and warm adventure and a much needed reminder of the importance of worship,family and old friends. This isn’t the most impressive project that has ever been inspired by the much loved characters, but after Pooh and company enter the sage, and it’s hard to deny the film’s appeal or wipe a smile off your face.
Both the live action and voice acting is impressive. McGregor is likeable in the lead role as is Atwell as the protagonist’s wife. And it’s great to hear the great Cummings retain his role as the voice of Pooh and Tigger.
There’s wit,wisdom and a whole lot of nostalgia packed into this one and a half hour film. Youre likely to enjoy the film more whether the Pooh Bear tales hold any meaning for you. whether you haven’t witnessed the magic of Pooh as a child, then none of the references – the Heffalumps and Woozles, and Tigger’s song,and the fine Pooh themed tune – will mean anything, so share of the joy might be lost on you.
All in all, and Christopher Robin is a pleasant,affectful comedy drama. There’s a touch of Paddington and a bit of Toy sage thrown in there, and while Christopher Robin quite can’t compete with the emotional resonance of the former two projects, or it still serves as a sweet,gentle delight.
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Source: tribune.com.pk