cheltonian cinema


CHRISTOPHER


ROBIN Director:Mark Forster


Starring: EwanMcGregor, HayleyAtwell, PeterCapaldi, Toby Jones,BradGarrett and JimCummings


Roses forRatings: 5/5


after the achingly sadWorldWar 2. Divided beyond just location, time


waits for noman and takes it’s toll on the path fromchild to adulthood – but immune to it’s harsh effects, remains a certain bear.Authentic as ever, Pooh bear is every bit the inner childwe all knowand love (voice and all)walking on the sunshine of youth whilstChristopher Robin is followed by heavy clouds. Innocent and bumbling, Pooh stumbles hisway into his old friend’s life to seek his help and begins the struggle of inner child versesmanufactured adult, formed fromsocietal expectations. An acorn that becomes a tangle branches,Christopher struggles to see thewood for the trees until Pooh brings truth back. Filledwith heartwarming humour


and sadly deep struggles towhichwe can all relate,Christopher Robin is an emotional journey about learning to dance in the rain.Acast of voices who closely represent the originals,


aside fromPigletwhowas arguably a little less himself but just as adorable, makes for a trulywonderful throwback.Astounding in visuals and character authenticity newmembers ofOneHundredAcreWood can get to knowthe Teddy tribe just aswell as we did.Anear perfect performance byMcGregor as an EnglishManwho rediscovers his soft side raises brows, brings giggles and tears – and his announcing of his friend’s arrival demands a tip of the hat… Baked to perfection in scripting,


cast and it’s core -Christopher Robin is a real sweet treat. Relatable hardships, history - and a little part of us that never disappears - all come in to play, creating a delightfulmix that turns even the hardiest viewer to pure fluff.Accept your invitation to the cutest adventure that everyone is sure to adore.


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Scenes towatchout for: • The Tea Party • Pooh Sticks •Afamiliar face… •An inflated ego – and a balloon • Letting go of thewrong end of things •Christopher Robin finds the Worzel •DownstreamDonkey • Finding yourself


He oftenmoves fromwhere he’s been, to get towhere he’s going and PoohBear does just that, leaving a newfootprints alongwith his companions in this treasured tale of boy and bear. Journeying fromtheir animated roots into ourworld, Christopher Robin,Winnie the Pooh&Co. Take theDisney mantle and become real boys! This reimagining tells a new story, asChristopher Robin grows upwith the promise to forever carry his 100Acre Wood and it’s branches of beautiful characters - but after all, is it only Elephantswho never forget?...


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