Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Why so much hype?

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Pooh's Grand Adventure, while inferior to the previous installment, is still perfectly acceptable in its own right. This is the saddest Winnie the Pooh film in my memory, but is yet the most delightful because of its message and the way it shows it. The moral is even if you're not accompanied by that special someone, you have them in your heart at all times. What animated film dares tell you something as strong as Winnie the Pooh? My favorite thing that I've admired about the Pooh cartoons is the fact that they are an act of innocence and are as gentle as a feather. There is never any mention of "death" in the show, or even the slightest hint. Even if someone falls from an very high ledge or tree, they brush themselves off, and move on to the next activity.The plot is reminiscent of the latest movie installment. Christopher Robin is going back to school, but because of Pooh's desire not to hear the news he has, he doesn't tell him. Pooh wakes up to an unaccompanied tree, and no Christopher Robin in sight. Only a note and a jar of honey on Pooh's doorstep. He rounds up the gang, with the exception of Kanga and Roo, and head over to Owl's with the note and jar of honey. Owl says the note says something about Christopher Robin needs help over at School, which he mistakes for "skull." They all become braver than a bee, and stronger than they seem and go on a hunt for their friend.The sadness and tear-jerking moments flood this short but sweet special. But they aren't like a crying fit more than like a beautiful sadness. Even though things look down, the gang is optimistic about Christopher Robin's return and they keep smiling all the way through the trip.Like many Pooh specials, there isn't much to say either than they are wonderfully animated, wonderfully told, and just an all out pleasure on screen. Each character all targets a specific feeling or emotion in one's character, and together, it's like they fill everyone's set of emotions. It's beautiful beyond the simplicity and happiness it brings to children.Voiced by: Jim Cummings, Ken Sansom, John Fiedler, Paul Winchell, Peter Cullen, and Brady Bluhm. Directed by: Karl Geurs.

I'm 20 years old and still a Pooh fan. I remembered this movie as a kid so I dug it out and watched it again. Right now, I've taken writing and acting classes so I'm a pretty good judge of movies now.And this movie succeeds on every single level. It's heart warming without being sappy. It's witty and funny without being cheesy or just stupid. It teaches a message without being too obvious. The songs are catchy and well written with fitting visuals to go along with them. This is one of those movies that doesn't feel like a kid's movie as much as it does a family movie. It's appealing to all ages and can bring a smile to anyone, even during a bad day. Very few kid's movies live up to their potential but you can rest assured that Pooh's Most Grand Adventure delivers more you would expect.Bottom line, I would recommend this masterpiece to everyone. Your kids shouldn't go through childhood without seeing it at least once.

I don't think it is quite as good as The Many Adaventures of Winnie the Pooh, which was one of the better films of the 60s-70s. Winnie the Pooh's Most Grand Adaventure is a charming and sweet film, that is noticeably quieter in tone to the 1977 film, but for me that is never an excuse for not liking a film. The animation is lovely, with lovely colours, and fairly true in style to the 1977 film. The voice talents are very good, particularly John Fiedler and Paul Winchell as Piglet and Tigger. Jim Cummings is also good as Pooh, but I don't think David Warner was as thoughtful enough a narrator as Sebastian Cabot, though I still liked him. The story is fast moving and the dialogue is delightfully humorous, but there may be some elements that may scare young children. Also, although sweet, adults will find the songs a bit limp, that said Forever and Ever is so touching. All in all, a sweet and charming film. 8/10 Bethany Cox.

I watched this one after a handful of looks over the years of "The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh." I guess I expected the same sort of movie, but I didn't get it. This wasn't in the latter's class and category. The charm of that earlier movie was its laid-back stories and mood.This movie is more like today's fare where there is action taking place most of the time. Perhaps it's the shorter attention spans most of us - especially youth - have today. They need something loud and exciting happening almost every minute. That's what this movie was in a lot of spots: loud and harsh. I don't mean to knock it; the film is okay. I just prefer the easy-going collection of stories. I think it fits "Pooh" better.