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Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

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Reviews Counted:75

Fresh:54

Rotten:21

Average Rating:6.2/10

Consensus: Wholesome and charming entertainment for young children.

Rated: G

Runtime: 75 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Mar 21, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $23,073,611

Synopsis: Winnie the Pooh and his loveable gang of friends are back in this Disney follow up to 2000's THE TIGGER MOVIE. This time around Pooh's smallest pal is given the star treatment in this sweet and... Winnie the Pooh and his loveable gang of friends are back in this Disney follow up to 2000's THE TIGGER MOVIE. This time around Pooh's smallest pal is given the star treatment in this sweet and touching adaptation of A. A.Milne's original short stories. Set to a lyrical and lighthearted soundtrack by Carly Simon, the adventure begins in the Hundred-Acre-Wood as the gang gets ready for the Honey Harvest. Much to his chagrin, Piglet (Voice of John Fiedler) is left out of the festivities because he is declared too small to help, so the unsung hero abandons his pals to wander the wood and think about his place, however small, in the world. Eventually Winnie (Voice of Jim Cummings), Tigger (also Cummings), Rabbit (Voice of Ken Sansom), Eeyore (Peter Cullen), Owl (Voice of Andre Stojka), and Christopher Robin (Voice of Tom Wheatley) realize that their friend is missing and set out to find him with the help of Piglet's "Book of Memories," a scrapbook of their adventures. As the gang searches for Piglet they relive their many adventures, told in flashbacks, and realize what an important part he has played in each of their lives. This sweet-tempered, feel-good adventure is full of empowering messages of self worth for children of all ages; Piglet proves that sometimes heroes can come in the tiniest of packages. [More]

Starring: John Fiedler, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Ken Sansom

Starring: John Fiedler, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Ken Sansom, Andre Stojka, Tom Wheatley

Director: Francis Glebas

Director: Francis Glebas
Screenwriter: Brian Hohlfeld
Producer: Michelle Pappalardo-Robinson
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • Piglet's Big Movie
  • Straight from theaters, it's Piglet's very first movie . . . and a BIG one at that! In the grand tradition of Winnie the Pooh animated features, you'll delight in PIGLET'S BIG MOVIE, a wonderful story of friendship, fun, and appreciation in which Pooh and the gang learn it doesn't take somebody big to do big things! Piglet disappears into the Hundred Acre Wood after hearing he is "just too small" to help with the gang's hunny-gathering scheme. Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and the others "think, think, think" and decide to use Piglet's scrapbook of memories to find him. Soon, they realize just how big a part Piglet plays in their many adventures together. Filled with adventure, laughter, and heart, and five new songs, PIGLET'S BIG MOVIE is endearing fun for all ages -¿ sure to charm everyone in the entire family!
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    The screenplay by Brian Hohlfeld incorporates three of the original Pooh stories but captures none of the charm of A.A. Milne's droll voice.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    09/10/08
    J. R. Jones
    J. R. Jones
    Chicago Reader
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    A flimsy flashback-ridden tale about the importance of friendship, loyalty and the notion that size doesn't matter when it comes to tackling seemingly insurmountable issues.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Derek Adams
    Derek Adams
    Time Out

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    Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
    04/02/05
    Garth Franklin
    Garth Franklin
    Dark Horizons

    Pooh finally returns to his roots… a heartwarmingly gentle tribute to Milne that's appropriate for even the youngest viewers.

    Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
    01/30/04
    Steven D. Greydanus
    Steven D. Greydanus
    Decent Films Guide

    Piglet’s Big Movie is what might be called second-rank Disney animation [but it] works, the kids will like it, and it provides a little escape from the news.

    Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
    01/04/04
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    Piglet's Big Movie complements (rather than detracts from) the much-loved originals.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    11/30/03
    Alan Morrison
    Alan Morrison
    Empire Magazine

    A summer-holiday movie for very little kids.

    Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
    08/05/03
    Peter Bradshaw
    Peter Bradshaw
    Guardian [UK]

    Did we need another Disney flick with an anthology structure?

    Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
    08/04/03
    Bill Chambers
    Bill Chambers
    Film Freak Central
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    Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
    07/02/03
    Boston Phoenix

    Unlike many feature length cartoons this one doesn't make any attempt to jazz up a classic tale with adult-friendly dialogue and plays strictly for kids. Most moppets should love the characters and incidents.

    Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
    06/22/03
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    It may be Piglet's Big Movie, but it's a very minor entry in the Disney canon.

    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    06/10/03
    Neil Smith
    Neil Smith
    BBC

    While young children are still likely to be entranced seeing their beloved characters up on the big screen, it never comes close to touching the child inside the grownups. And that's the real mistake.

    Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
    04/20/03
    Rich Cline
    Rich Cline
    Shadows on the Wall

    O filme cativa por sua simplicidade.

    Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena | comment Comment
    04/18/03
    Pablo Villaca
    Pablo Villaca
    Cinema em Cena

    Its simplicity and lack of motive makes Piglet's Big Movie succeed.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    04/04/03
    Pete Croatto
    Pete Croatto
    Filmcritic.com

    It's a pleasure to let yourself feel no irony, no cynicism, nothing really but a sort of lulling contentment as you learn of the adventures had by a plucky little Piglet with a heart as big as anything.

    Full Review Source: Premiere Magazine | comment Comment
    04/01/03
    Susannah Gora
    Susannah Gora
    Premiere Magazine

    Bother! Or, rather, why bother?

    Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
    03/29/03
    Jay Boyar
    Jay Boyar
    Houston Chronicle
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    03/29/03
    Robert Denerstein
    Robert Denerstein
    Denver Rocky Mountain News
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    Piglet's Big Movie is an agreeable, if fitfully entertaining, introduction to Milne's characters. But it's no substitute for going by the book.

    Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
    03/28/03
    Dan Lybarger
    Dan Lybarger
    Nitrate Online

    The Hundred Acre Wood never looked so appealing.

    Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
    03/27/03
    Brian Orndorf
    Brian Orndorf
    Modamag.com

    It's a cute film that continues the tradition of the Winnie the Pooh series with simple stories and simple animation.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    03/27/03
    Tim Cogshell
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