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Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

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Reviews Counted:75

Fresh:54

Rotten:21

Average Rating:6.2/10

Consensus: Wholesome and charming entertainment for young children.

Runtime: 75 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Winnie the Pooh and his loveable gang of friends are back in this Disney follow up to 2000's THE TIGGER MOVIE. This time around Pooh's smallest pal is given the star treatment in this sweet and... Winnie the Pooh and his loveable gang of friends are back in this Disney follow up to 2000's THE TIGGER MOVIE. This time around Pooh's smallest pal is given the star treatment in this sweet and touching adaptation of A. A.Milne's original short stories. Set to a lyrical and lighthearted soundtrack by Carly Simon, the adventure begins in the Hundred-Acre-Wood as the gang gets ready for the Honey Harvest. Much to his chagrin, Piglet (Voice of John Fiedler) is left out of the festivities because he is declared too small to help, so the unsung hero abandons his pals to wander the wood and think about his place, however small, in the world. Eventually Winnie (Voice of Jim Cummings), Tigger (also Cummings), Rabbit (Voice of Ken Sansom), Eeyore (Peter Cullen), Owl (Voice of Andre Stojka), and Christopher Robin (Voice of Tom Wheatley) realize that their friend is missing and set out to find him with the help of Piglet's "Book of Memories," a scrapbook of their adventures. As the gang searches for Piglet they relive their many adventures, told in flashbacks, and realize what an important part he has played in each of their lives. This sweet-tempered, feel-good adventure is full of empowering messages of self worth for children of all ages; Piglet proves that sometimes heroes can come in the tiniest of packages. [More]

Starring: John Fiedler, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Ken Sansom

Starring: John Fiedler, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Ken Sansom, Andre Stojka, Tom Wheatley

Director: Francis Glebas

Director: Francis Glebas
Screenwriter: Brian Hohlfeld
Producer: Michelle Pappalardo-Robinson
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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A flimsy flashback-ridden tale about the importance of friendship, loyalty and the notion that size doesn't matter when it comes to tackling seemingly insurmountable issues.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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Piglet's Big Movie complements (rather than detracts from) the much-loved originals.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
11/30/03
Alan Morrison
Alan Morrison
Empire Magazine
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A summer-holiday movie for very little kids.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
08/05/03
Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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It may be Piglet's Big Movie, but it's a very minor entry in the Disney canon.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
06/10/03
Neil Smith
Neil Smith
BBC
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While young children are still likely to be entranced seeing their beloved characters up on the big screen, it never comes close to touching the child inside the grownups. And that's the real mistake.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
04/20/03
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

The screenplay by Brian Hohlfeld incorporates three of the original Pooh stories but captures none of the charm of A.A. Milne's droll voice.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
09/10/08
J. R. Jones
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader

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Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
04/02/05
Garth Franklin
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

Pooh finally returns to his roots… a heartwarmingly gentle tribute to Milne that's appropriate for even the youngest viewers.

Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
01/30/04
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

Piglet’s Big Movie is what might be called second-rank Disney animation [but it] works, the kids will like it, and it provides a little escape from the news.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
01/04/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Did we need another Disney flick with an anthology structure?

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
08/04/03
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
N/R

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
07/02/03
Boston Phoenix

Unlike many feature length cartoons this one doesn't make any attempt to jazz up a classic tale with adult-friendly dialogue and plays strictly for kids. Most moppets should love the characters and incidents.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
06/22/03
Urban Cinefile Critics
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O filme cativa por sua simplicidade.

Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena | comment Comment
04/18/03
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

Its simplicity and lack of motive makes Piglet's Big Movie succeed.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
04/04/03
Pete Croatto
Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

It's a pleasure to let yourself feel no irony, no cynicism, nothing really but a sort of lulling contentment as you learn of the adventures had by a plucky little Piglet with a heart as big as anything.

Full Review Source: Premiere Magazine | comment Comment
04/01/03
Susannah Gora
Susannah Gora
Premiere Magazine

Bother! Or, rather, why bother?

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
03/29/03
Jay Boyar
Jay Boyar
Houston Chronicle

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Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
03/29/03
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News

Piglet's Big Movie is an agreeable, if fitfully entertaining, introduction to Milne's characters. But it's no substitute for going by the book.

Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
03/28/03
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Nitrate Online

The Hundred Acre Wood never looked so appealing.

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
03/27/03
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
Modamag.com

It's a cute film that continues the tradition of the Winnie the Pooh series with simple stories and simple animation.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
03/27/03
Tim Cogshell
Tim Cogshell
Boxoffice Magazine
 
 
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