Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing.|Aug. 02, 2018|United Kingdom, United States|104 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Comedy;Family;Fantasy
Description: Christopher Robin (2018) is a heartwarming story about a man reconnecting with his childhood friends. As a young boy, Christopher Robin prepares to leave for boarding school, and his beloved friends from the Hundred Acre Wood—Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Owl, and Rabbit—throw him a touching farewell party. Christopher assures Pooh that he will never forget him.
However, the challenges of boarding school and the sudden loss of his father force Christopher to grow up quickly, causing him to forget his childhood friends and the magical world of the Hundred Acre Wood. As an adult, he marries Evelyn, an architect, and they have a daughter named Madeline. During World War II, Christopher serves in the British Army, and afterward, he takes up a demanding job as Director of Efficiency at Winslow Luggages. His work consumes him, leading him to neglect his family. He even plans to send Madeline to boarding school, just as he was sent in his youth.
When the company faces financial difficulties, Christopher’s boss, Giles Winslow Jr., demands that he cut costs by 20%, primarily by laying off employees, and present the plan by Monday. This pressure causes Christopher to miss a family trip to their countryside cottage in Sussex.
Meanwhile, in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh awakens to find his friends missing. He decides to venture through the mysterious door that Christopher once used and ends up in London. The two reunite, much to Christopher’s surprise. After a chaotic night, Christopher takes Pooh back to Sussex on a train. They sneak past Christopher’s cottage and enter the Hundred Acre Wood, where Christopher struggles with Pooh’s childlike behavior and his own frustrations.
A series of events, including Pooh accidentally spilling Christopher’s important documents, leads to a heated confrontation. Christopher lashes out at Pooh, claiming he is no longer a child. They become separated in the fog, and Christopher falls into a Heffalump trap, which fills with rainwater, leaving him drenched and disheartened. The story explores themes of rediscovery, friendship, and the importance of balancing responsibility with cherished memories.
Cast director: Marc Forster
Cast actor: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Jim Cummings, Brad Garrett, Sophie Okonedo, Toby Jones, Nick Mohammed, Peter Capaldi, Sara Sheen
Original name: Christopher Robin