A review of 'Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too' (1974)

Everyone is familiar with the popular, but not too bright, bear known affectionately as Winnie the Pooh. Equally well-known are his friends that include Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore, the donkey. Yet, most people will be familiar with these characters through the books written by A.A Milne. However, Disney made a few films involving these characters, here is a review of the 1974s 'Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too'.

Overview

Following the popular 'Winnie the Pooh and a day for Eeyore', this adaptation focuses on the friendship between our lovable bear and the equally loved tiger character known as Tigger. The story essentially revolves around Tigger's usual tendency to 'bounce' into everyone. Poor Rabbit In the process of his eager bouncing, Tigger manages to ruin Rabbit's vegetable patch. This leaves Rabbit so furious that he decides to try and get Tigger lost in the woods to curb his calamitous bouncing. Unfortunately, the plan doesn't go well and Tigger's friends, including Pooh and Piglet as well as Rabbit himself, all end up getting lost. Having eventually find their way out of the woods, Tigger and friends then find themselves stuck in the snow. Tigger meanwhile ends up getting stuck up a tall tree, too afraid to try and get down.

Positive points

Disney have often, justifiably so, been criticised for their rather 'loose' animated adaptations. However here, no such accusations can be justifiably aimed at these famous film producers. In fact, this particular adaptation does great justice to A.A Milne's original creations that inhabit the 100-acre woods. Oscar nomination The film was, in fact, rightly nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Animated Film category, although it didn't eventually win. All the right ingredients are there, ingredients that every children's film should have. At once, it is happy and sad and above all, in places, it is extremely funny. What is more, for all those for whom Tigger is their favourite character. This adaptation is all the better. All the favourite Tigger quotes are there.

Negative points

The only real downside of the film is that while it is of course a short film, it is perhaps a little too short. In addition, for some, watching it nowadays makes its 1970s look to feel a little dated. Verdict However, the fact that the film feels a little too short is a testament to just how enjoyable this film is. If you are a fan of Winnie and his friends, in particular Tigger, you will probably not want this first-class adaptation to end.