Pooh's Heffalump Movie
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: February 11, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
17
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
L.A. WeeklyChuck Wilson
Amusing, beautifully drawn one-hour film. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneMonica Eng
The film is more than a lesson about overcoming bigotry and ignorance. It's also just a beautifully animated romp through the world of Pooh as created by A.A. Milne. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The gentle story, told via old-fashioned "flat" animation, is perfect for the very youngest viewers. Read full review
75
Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula Nechak
This nifty little addition to the Winnie the Pooh franchise boasts some nice touches. Read full review
75
USA TodayClaudia Puig
A charmingly sweet experience. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
A fine afternoon at the megaplex. And it will make a welcome addition your home library when it's released on video. Read full review
70
Dallas ObserverJean Oppenheimer
This latest adventure proves to be a suitably sweet addition to Pooh's cinematic canon. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
It's a charming-looking, tenderly told story about friendship and diversity. Read full review
70
The New York TimesAnita Gates
Adorable. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Crust
Features some charming songs by Carly Simon and is warmly animated so as to evoke nostalgia in parents. Read full review
70
Washington PostJen Chaney
There's something refreshing about a traditional animated movie that tells an old-fashioned story without attempting to win over adults with double entendres or pop-culture references. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderHank Sartin
Director Frank Nissen strikes a nice balance between slapstick and sentiment, and I'll admit to getting a bit choked up at the appropriate moments. Read full review
70
Washington PostAnn Hornaday
It Works. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleMarrit Ingman
A perfectly marvelous matinee option for young children. Read full review
63
New York PostBilly Heller
This Disney film is all pretty simple, with messages about bigotry and ignorance, friendship and growing up. But at least they don't hit you over the head with them. Read full review
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jennie Punter
Delivered without irony or subtext but lots of gentle humour, a kind of family fare that is rare on the big screen these days. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Sticking closely to formula, Disney delivers a sweet script and charming storybook backgrounds, with serviceable, if sappy, songs from Carly Simon. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineAngel Cohn
It's the perfect "smackeral" of adventure for youngsters craving Pooh Bear and his pals. Read full review
60
The A.V. ClubNathan Rabin
It's as notable for what it isn't as for what it is, but in a field full of loud, obnoxious fare, its easygoing affability qualifies as a welcome change of pace. Read full review
58
Entertainment WeeklyScott Brown
Pooh's Heffalump Movie is a harmless little ''ex-po-tition'' (to use a Pooh-ism). Still, making this your kids' first Pooh experience would be like weaning them on New Coke. Read full review
50
VarietyJoe Leydon
So insubstantial that it practically evaporates on screen, Pooh's Heffalump Movie likely will play best with toddlers and pre-schoolers easily amused by bright colors, merry songs and lovable, huggable toon animals. Read full review
50
Baltimore SunChris Kaltenbach
Still, it's hard not to long for the Pooh stories of old, those endearingly anarchic little tales that captured the wonder of a child's world without ever once condescending to it. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Hartlaub
Will have anyone over the age of eight squirming in their seats. Read full review
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