Disney's 1977
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh may be the last word on (animated) Pooh because it so faithfully honors the first word on Pooh, penned in the 1920s by British storyteller A.A. Milne. Gently paced, subtly humorous, and blessedly understated, this adaptation reflects Walt Disney's original vision to develop the beloved British bear for a wider audience. The film is essentially a collection of the original Pooh shorts, "The Honey Tree," "The Blustery Day," and "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too." These storybooks are presented in seamless "chapters," narrated by the timeless Sebastian Cabot. The familiar musical score and original voices of Sterling Holloway as Pooh, and Paul Winchell as Tigger, cap this enchanting keepsake. (Ages 2 and up).
--Lynn Gibson
1 A Classic!!!
This movie is such a classic none of the new pooh movies do it justice. Sterling Holloway is THE voice for pooh he just fitted it so well. The songs in this movie are so charming and get stuck in your head they are perfect songs to sing to your newborn. So sweet and calm. This movie really touches my heart. I love mostly all Disney movies but this one really is in a catagory all its own.
2 Simple, but satisfying
Winnie the pooh is the quintessential simple child's tale written by a father (A.A. Milne) for his children. The characters in this movie are many, and each has a charming, and unique personality that adds to the synergy of the cast. While the storyline isn't all that riveting, the interplay between the characters makes you feel as though you could have dreamed about them as a child, playing in the backyard (100 acre wood) with your stuffed animal toys. Admittedly, the heffalumps and whoozles skit appears to be "drug induced" on the part of the animators, but it's just a little dark humor mixed in to balance the sometimes sterile innocence of the film. There is enough wrong with the world today that a little pure escapism couldn't but help, so kick back and enjoy a true Disney animated classic.
3 A good-hearted movie.
I won't get too detailed, its unecessary -- this is a long, easy paced movie. It's great to put in if you need some quiet and its a good attention-keeper.
I was never a WTP fan, but after watching him in action I am a big fan. This one is well thought out, the characters are simple, kind and loving. It's a sweet movie.
4 I need to know
I have a strange question but this was the only way i thought I could get an answer. I am 19 and when I was younger I remember watching a Winnie the Pooh movie with a flood and flying honeyu pots and crazy trippy things. Does anybody else have this memory and if so can you name the Winnie the Pooh movie for me?
SpillnOvaTheEdge@yahoo.com
5 For people who are blind or have low vision.
I just found out that there are tapes like this (For people who are blind or have low vision.) on sale at Amazon.com! It's very great help for those kids!
6 Great collection of Pooh stories
Yes, we all love Winnie the Pooh. However, the main reason I prefer "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" over any of the other Disney movies featuring Pooh Bear is the way this movie is set up. It's a compilation of several of the classic Pooh short stories, instead of one long movie. I find my two-year old gets much more out of watching the individual 10 minute stories, as opposed to attempting to sit through a full-length, animated film.
Thus, keeping the little ones (ages 1-5) and their attention spans in mind, I highly recommend "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" to be a must for any family video collection!
7 Gotta see this one!!!!
Winnie the Pooh is one of the most lovable characters there is and this DVD showcases his sweetness. Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and all their friends romp and frollic through a series of stories that kids of all ages, even grown up kids, will enjoy. The stories are very entertaining and the voice talents who bring the characters to life are awesome. Most touching of all is Pooh and Christopher Robin toward the end of the movie discussing the fast approaching arrival of Christopher's departure to "school". My entire family loves this movie!!!
8 Classic Pooh . . .
I love Winnie the Pooh, and grew up on these animated shorts. I am happy that my daughter now loves the characters just as much. We have the videos of these shorts, but it's nice having them on DVD. I wish they had given you the option of viewing them as one long movie, or as the short films.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because they changed Christopher Robin's voice. It's a subtle difference, but I think it takes away from the original feel of the character. It's disappointing when they make these kinds of changes.
Other than that these are very sweet stories with very sweet characters.
9 One of the best pooh films yet!
It is a wonderful movie. There is no wonder I gave it five stars,and more if I could. The perfect movie. Amazing art and sound! Your children will love it.It made great use of the four featurettes!!!!!!!!!!
10 IMPOSSIBLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!
My 19-month-old daughter does not watch TV, movies, or anything we've tried before...until we bought The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I loved this classic when I was little, and now my daughter does too! She would be content to sit on my lap and watch Pooh from dusk until dawn if I let her! We have the Piglet movie as well, but it's just not the same Pooh, and she doesn't seem quite as interested in it. The best thing about this DVD is that it's something she loves, and something that won't drive me crazy like Barney or Teletubbies, so even when I've heard the Rumbly in my Tumbly song six times in a day, hearing it one more time doesn't really bother me. This movie is an absolute MUST for any parent who just needs time to clean up the kitchen or even relax for a moment. This movie will save your sanity!
11 My 2 yr old loves this movie!
My daughter has been watching this movie since 18 months and LOVES it. She is singing the songs and imitating pooh and the characters all the time. We have the DVD and I love that we can skip ahead to the different chapters. We usually watch one or two chapters at a time. It keeps it interesting for me too since I have watched it about 50 times already. We watched the piglet movie recently in the theater and it doesn't compare to this movie at all. That one was very boring. I love the songs in this movie too.
12 2-1/2 year old loves it but.....
The scene with the Heffalumps and Woozels is scary to her. All in all, a charming movie. The additional story of Eeyore is a delight. And being able to learn about the inside story of the characters and creators, animation and musical, is such fun. A classic.
13 Worth it just for the first two shorts
I'd watched these as a three VHS boxed set earlier, and this version with the original shorts tied together is really good. Yes, the quality does go down, but the first two(honey tree and blustery day) are fantastic and totally capture the laid back Winnie the Pooh feel. They are the original, classic Disney stories. This video still gets picked after nearly 3 years of owning it! My son loves the songs and he always points out a "honey tree" in one of the parks we go to.
A notable omission is the lack of a separate song menu. They do have a sing along bonus with the DVD as well as a short about Eyeore. Another negative is the length -- you do have to watch with your child and cut short or they would have been sitting in front of the TV for an hour before you know it! Its presented the same as the movie, and not as individual shorts accesible from a menu Plus, all of the situations are scary, such as getting stuck, getting your house blown down, flooded out etc. though presented in such a pooh way, that it won't scare them too much. Enjoy...
14 Wonderful film. Appropriate for all ages.
I barely remember this from theatres. So I bought it for my little girl. She likes it a lot, but it's not her favorite. But, to tell the truth, I think it's a good movie and I like it too (well, at least the first 20 or 30 viewings. But that's as good I can can go with ANY film).
These are nice little stories/vignettes. It's a nice piece of animation. I think it's definitely worth watching.
15 Good cartoon - Outrageous price = Bad DVD
I'm guessing the studio had all these glowing reviews put up on Amazon. It wouldn't be hard to do. It is a fun hour, but not worth the cost. Why does Disney always have to gouge their audience? The DVD is not a good value, although, for about half of what they want it could worth buying.
I say pass on this one...
16 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Based on the book by A.A Milne comes the Disney classic starring the best bear in the whole wide world called Winnie the Pooh who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood with his friends Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Gopher the kind of gopher that says, ''Yeowwwww." cause he's "ding danged" glad of it. It also features Kanga, Roo and Pooh's best friend Christopher Robin. Piglet's voice was played by John Fiedler. I liked it because it had bonus features like "The Making of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore" a preview for "Piglet's Big Movie which is opening April 2003 and a "Winnie the Pooh" song. It also features Rabbit who always has a fight with Tigger because he always bounces. but Tigger knows that hes "the only one".
17 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Based on the book by A.A Milne comes the Disney classic starring the best bear in the whole wide world called Winnie the Pooh who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood with his friends Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Gopher the kind of gopher that says, ''Yeowwwww." cause he's "ding danged" glad of it. It also features Kanga, Roo and Pooh's best friend Christopher Robin. Piglet's voice was played by John Fiedler. I liked it because it had bonus features like "The Making of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore" a preview for "Piglet's Big Movie which is opening April 2003 and a "Winnie the Pooh" song. It also features Rabbit who always has a fight with Tigger because he always bounces. but Tigger knows that hes "the only one".
18 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Based on the book by A.A Milne comes the Disney classic starring the best bear in the whole wide world called Winnie the Pooh who lives in the Hundred Acre Wood with his friends Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Gopher the kind of gopher that says, ''Yeowwwww." cause he's "ding danged" glad of it. It also features Kanga, Roo and Pooh's best friend Christopher Robin. Piglet's voice was played by John Fiedler. I liked it because it had bonus features like "The Making of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore" a preview for "Piglet's Big Movie which is opening April 2003 and a "Winnie the Pooh" song. It also features Rabbit who always has a fight with Tigger because he always bounces. but Tigger knows that hes "the only one".
19 A Classic across the board
When you first read the original Winnie the Pooh books, you are captivated by the simplicity and lovability of the characters. As you continue to read them over the years, you fall in love over and over with Piglet, Pooh, and Tigger - not to mention Owl, Kanga, Roo, etc. This DVD not only brings to life those characters you have grown to love, it adds a whole new dimension to the story. The american gopher doesn't hurt, and since it explains about him in the special features, you learn why he was put in in the first place. I would recommend this DVD to anyone with children or who has fond memories of Pooh and company.
20 A Treasure for Toddlers
If you're a parent looking for a gentle animated film for your young child, purchase "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." We bought it for our one-year-old daughter, who quickly learned to sing with and practice "stoutness" exercises alongside Pooh.
She also starting jumping at an early age (trying to mimic Tigger).
We're not pedantic Pooh historians or movie critics; we thought the story flowed nicely and the colors were great. In fact, we were quite impressed with the vividness of the DVD given the film was created 25 years ago.
Most importantly, our daughted and her friends love it--which just may be whom old Walt intended to please in the first place.
21 Disney Has The Magic And The Charm!
The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh is a very good movie for the whole family. It is so wholesome and filled with basic messages and foot tapping music that all ages will enjoy.
It has great character actors doing all the voices and who could every forget Tigger! Or Eyor or Piglet or Rabbit or Roo! Such a fun more even as I watch it as an adult today. The story of Pooh is a classic and it wasn't until Walt Disney created these three mini features and married them till the US populous catch on to Whinnie's adventures. And they are fun.
Winnie is lovable and adorable and has the biggest of all hearts of all the characters in the Disney line of magical memories I have ever seen! This movie is really special.
The DVD extras are just as good as the film. It has a storybook for the kids a music video by Carly Simon and series of games for children to figure out and even a Tigger sing-a-long. Also there are several previews for the kids to see the new Piglet movie, a new Pooh Christmas video due out this fall and Lilo and Stitch preview. With a lot of fun extras. This is a must for any collector of Disney or animated features overall.
22 The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh 25th Anniversary DVD
I was never really interested in Pooh, even as a kid. So I never saw or really researched the original Disney classic until now with the new 25th Aniversary release on DVD. I was very surprised to see that the majority of the movie's vignettes were produced by Walt himself before his death. I have never read any other the original stories by A.A. Milne, but judging by what I have heard this film does justice to the original classic tales.
The film offers simplistic animation, becuase of budget or artistic integrity - - I do not know. I assume it's the latter becuase the art works perfectly. The art looks just like drawings would look in an old English children's book.
This is indeed probably one of the few Disney classics that children 2 years and under could watch all the way through without having to skip over an evil witch, or a pirate, which are too intense for toddlers. For parents, this film is far from the worst thing you could sit through. It's actually not bad at all. It's full of charm.
The DVD also has a great making of documentary, with interviews and highlights with the film's artists that better expressed what Walt's vision for Pooh was before he turned into a multi-million dollar machine.
23 Loved by mom and daughter!
I bought this DVD for my 2-year-old daughter but found myself lost in nostalgic memories of my own childhood, when I watched these as individual tales. The charming stories of friendship between very different creatures are entertaining, and also nice springboards for discussions with little ones. It's remarkably quiet and old-fashioned compared to many of today's options for children, which I love! It's pleasant background noise while I get a few things done, but also a DVD I will just as often will sit and watch with my child.
The video itself is the most enjoyable item on the DVD. The "A Day for Eeyore" is not the "classic" it claims to be, poorly drawn and with a voice-over for Pooh not even reminiscent of the original. The sing-a-long and game are favorites of my daughter as well.
The songs are classics you will be surprised you can sing with. Be ready to "fast-forward" through the "Heffalumps and Woozles" if your children are very small.
24 Classic and cute entertainment
I have to say that as far as children's animation goes, Winnie-the-Pooh is classic. These tales are cute, cute, cute and you can' t go wrong with it. It has all of those catchy tunes that you can sing with your kids. It is fun even for me to watch with my daughter on a rainy day. It has the magic to make you feel good and it is something that you can enjoy over and over again. I was so glad when I found out it was going to be released on DVD. Winnie-the-Pooh is a cartoon masterpiece
25 Deep in the 100 acre wood
lives Pooh and his friends. This dvd captures the oldest and most endearing adventurous stories of that silly ol' bear and his sweet friends. It also has great extras! There is a game, which I think is most definitely more aimed for young children, but I couldn't resist! What fun!
This is an ultimate disney purchase. It ranks up there with the special edition of Snow White on dvd, which is the best Disney DVD to own in my opinion. See my review of Snow White for more!
I don't really remember watching Pooh cartoons when I was growing up, but I do remember watching them over and over when I was babysitting. That got me hooked on Pooh. I was 19, and now am 32..and still adore Pooh and his friends. Classic disney cartoons that make us laugh and smile should enchant anyone!
Watching these videos as an adult just makes me remember how simple life was as a child, and it reminds me of the importance of friendship.
These old Pooh cartoons look outstanding on dvd, and also had such better animators than the newer Pooh videos. You can see the comparision of the two on the extras of the dvd.
Pooh has become a huge franchise, but I opt for this one dvd, and my stuffed Pooh bear and the old books. All the new stuff is just not the same.
He also has a huge fan base ranging widely in age. There are many adults that love him. What's not to love? He's a cuddly bear, and such a sweet one. even without his honeypot.
I highly recommending purchasing this dvd! It is worth the price for all the extras and especially for the three animation shorts staring Pooh and Co.
As Tigger would say, TTFN..ta ta for now!
26 It's been a long while...
...since I've seen this, and I'm SURE more stuff has been added, but I just can't express my love of Pooh, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Piglet, Rabbit, etc. (Uh oh...I forgot Eeore, oh bother.) The addition of "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers" animated video ensures that I'll get this soon. I'm sure that every adult has already watched it, loved it, and can't wait to pass it on. If you're too young for a credit card, pester your parents for it. Mention that it's for a Disney movie (esp. Pooh), and they'll most likely buy it for you.
27 Pooh takes on Bob, Thomas, et al ... and wins!
I purchased this for my 4 year old despite his strenuous objections and continuous pleadings for Bob, Thomas, and the rest of the usual suspects. In spite of this the bear was an immediate hit. He won't stop watching it.
28 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and more!!
Get this copy even if you have others of the same movie!! First of all, did you know the original voice of Roo(Clint Howard, son of Ron Howard and Roo is my favorite character!)currently starred in Austin powers movies and The Grinch? WHOA!!! You don't just get the movie, you also get:
1.Winnie the Pooh and A Day For Eeyore
2.A making of special
3.2 Upcoming Pooh movies(another holiday one about Xmas and New Year's I may be renting first, and One coming to theaters next year "Piglet's Big Movie" I'm glad Kanga and Roo are in that one, and I hope Kanga is once again voiced by Kath Soucie in this one because it's cool to see her voice come out of Kanga's mouth!)
4.And a new version of "Winnie The Pooh" by Carly Simon(remember her?) which will also be heard in the upcoming "Piglet's Big Movie". It's very bluesy, and who's the guy that sings backup on it?
Anyone who looooooooves Pooh and Carly Simon should get this, They shouldn't be disappointed!!:):) I have just talked about what you'll get if you get the VHS Version!
29 It's easy to see why this film is so beloved ...
This package film from 1977 contains three "Winnie the Pooh" shorts from the late sixties and early seventies, with a little connecting tissue and an unexpectedly poignant ending thrown in for good measure. The result is surprisingly cohesive, and, as an adaptation of A.A. Milne's stories, impossible to top.
Dorothy Parker reviewed one of the original _Pooh_ books with the tart phrase "Tonstant weader fwowed up," and anyone who has read Milne knows that he can easily descend into cutesy overkill. But the Disney film wisely avoids this problem by playing every scene for whimsy and understatement. It's an unusually delicate mood for a Disney animated feature, and it works much better on television than in a movie theater.
The film emphasizes its storybook origins by foregrounding the printed text (especially during the middle "Blustery Day" segments). Characters and backgrounds bear an astonishingly close resemblance to Ernest Shepard's original watercolor-and-ink illustrations. Voice talent matches the characters flawlessly, though the voice and design of Christopher Robin are noticeably different in each segment -- a testimony to the film's piecemeal production over nearly a decade.
The DVD transfer contains noticeable flicker and grain but relatively few specks and scratches. Extras are plentiful, including songs and educational games for children, as well as a documentary and art gallery for the grown-ups. As a less desirable extra, the DVD also includes the lamentable 1983 theatrical short "Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore," which, unlike the feature film, gets the atmosphere perfectly wrong.
Five stars.
30 Best video for infants and toddlers
Finally ,this wonderful video is being re-released!
Our family has worn out the special anniversary edition of this movie classic that has been unavailable for years. The pictures and sound are excellent and of much better quality than the shorter VHS tapes that include segments of this full length movie. The movie version is divided into chapters that invite both short or long viewing periods.The simple problems that face the animated characters are resolved with humor and without violence. Toddlers enjoy watching the simple stories over and over again, as they learn the plot and anticipate what will happen next. Youngsters who are learning to talk, will say what is going to happen next and often say the characters lines before the character does. Problems in the story are resolved in ways that are satisfying to little ones.
There are very few excellent videos available for the tiniest children that are also pleasurable for adults to watch with their children.
Our family takes this one video everywhere we travel for guaranteed fun and quiet time with our youngest child.
I look forward to buying the VHS tape for our family and to give as gifts to our favorite toddlers.
31 Winnie The Pooh Before He Went Hollywood (and Orlando)
Like that other cuddly British import, James Bond, Winnie The Pooh grew (diminished?) from literary figure to film icon to corporate symbol. Each new feature starring either has dumbed down character and plot to cariacture; in Bond's case, gadgetry and double entendre, in Pooh's, platitudes about family and friendship (Not that A.A. Milne, Pooh's creator, opposed these bedrock concepts, he chose more creative, knotty ways to express them in his narratives.)
It helps to remember the basics. In Pooh's case, that means Milne's books and this film, which gently introduces Pooh and his friends Owl, Rabbit, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and Christopher Robin. It does so while adhering to the books' narrative tone (helped by narrarator Sebastian Cabot). The songs, voices (particularly Paul Winchell and the late Sterling Holloway as Pooh), backgrounds, and characterizations would never be closer to Milne's (or for that matter, Walt Disney's) original vision. The Pooh TV series tried weekly to capture the wistfulness of the book's and film's final moments where Christopher Robin goes to school and leaves the Hundred Acre Wood. Here, it's done with minimal sentimentality while capturing loss of preschool imagination and happy isolation children face. This video is essential for anyone owning anything with Pooh's picture on it. This movie, and book it stems from, are why so many love Winnie The Pooh.
32 Kids and Adults too Will Adore This Lovable Bear
I am not ashamed to admit that Winnie the Pooh is my favorite book/movie, and a wonderful creation of A.A. Milne. The jokes are funny on an adult level as well as a kid's level. When I watch it, it makes me laugh hysterically - louder than the children I babysit for! I recommend it for everyone, to get in touch with your inner child and the simple ways of being.
33 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
It was my childs favorite video and now that it is worn out I would like it to be released on DVD so that we can replay our favorite stories instantly. The introduction about Disney's animation team was informative and interesting to me but it should have followed the main feature. It has been my three year olds favorite for over a year now despite his large video collection.
34 I love Pooh! I would love to see this come out again!
All my children love Winnie-the-Pooh and can really relate to him. We collect all the videos when we can and look forward to the new ones. This one is especially nice as it has many of Pooh's movies on one tape.
35 Classic Characters Given The Disney Approach
If you have ever read A A Milne's books, you would wonder if these were the same characters. This is good family entertainment but the characterizations are not consistant with the original books. This also omits some good stories.
36 30th Year Commemorative Version Omits Favorite Stories
The Thirtieth Year Commemorative Version of the Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh omits favorite stories including Eeyore's Birthday and Pooh Sticks. It also contains a lengthy introduction on the making of the original Winnie-the-Pooh short movies. Disney may have wanted that piece to be considered a documentary, but it is full of corporate rah-rah nonsense that gives it a feel of an infomercial. Even with these drawbacks, the Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh is quality children's viewing which adults won't mind watching with their children (and may even enjoy).
