Click to read the article
Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:81
Fresh:65
Rotten:16
Average Rating:6.6/10
Consensus: A charming and delightful walk through the Hundred Acres Woods for young viewers.
Theatrical Release:Feb 11, 2005 Wide
Box Office: $18,013,938
Synopsis: A welcome dose of old-fashioned animation for parents and a delightful, easy-to-follow experience for kids, this is a nostalgic cartoon feature for fans of the Pooh series. Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger,... A welcome dose of old-fashioned animation for parents and a delightful, easy-to-follow experience for kids, this is a nostalgic cartoon feature for fans of the Pooh series. Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, Eyore, Winnie the Pooh, Kanga, and Roo, are all on hand for a lesson in how to fearlessly face new and possibly strange experiences. The plot concerns the hysterical panic that arises when the gang learns of a nearby family of dreaded heffalumps. Their subsequent excursion into Heffalump Hollow to capture the beasts is not a great success, but the littlest member of each side--Lumpy (Kyle Stanger) and Roo (Nikita Hopkins)--end up meeting and becoming friends. Mutual distrust lingers amongst the other animals however, and when Pooh and company try to capture Lumpy, his well-meaning but overprotective mom (Brenda Blethyn) charges to the rescue. The always relevant "don't judge a book by its cover" moral is conveyed with subtlety and wit, the animation style is clean and calming, and the scenery is rendered with an easy-on-the-eye pastel palette. There's an assortment of fun and lovely songs as well, including: "The Horrible, Hazardous Heffalumps," "Shoulder to Shoulder," and "Little Mister Roo" by Carly Simon. Parents may heave a nice sigh of relief to see that an animated film doesn't have to be rife with hyperkinetic action and over-the-top clowning to excite their kids' imagination. [More]
Starring: Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Nikita Hopkins, Kath Soucie
Starring: Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Nikita Hopkins, Kath Soucie, Ken Sansom, Peter Cullen, Brenda Blethyn
Director: Frank Nissen
Director: Frank Nissen
Screenwriter: Brian Hohlfeld, Evan Spiliotopoulos
Producer: Jessica Koplos-Miller
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures
Get This Movie
Reviews for Pooh's Heffalump Movie
It's lightweight and pleasant entertainment for very small children, short and careful not to wear out its welcome.
For childhood's sake, take your little guys and gals to see this movie -- you won't be disappointed.
It's a slight affair, but the cute Heffalump and some cartoon slapstick are endearing enough to its target audience.
Lessons are duly learnt about fear of the unknown, and it’s a sweet enough tale, if lacking in tension.
During a time in which wall-to-wall pop culture references have become the standard in animated family fare, it's refreshing to find not a single drop of irony here.
One of the most delightful, family-friendly animated films in some time.
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.
The quaint, watercolour cell-animation works nicely, and the characters of Roo and Lumpy the baby heffalump are winning and beautifully voiced.
If I can't say I'm looking forward to the next one, neither can I ignore the medicinal properties of Pooh's latest big-screen outing.
Oddly enough, about the first half of Pooh's Heffalump Movie could be thought of as the children’s version of The Village.
The film will keep children amused without proving too much of an ordeal for grown-ups.
Pooh's Heffalump Movie is a simple, innocent winner with amazing vocal talent, entertaining music and an important lesson for kids.
I’d take Carly Simon and Pooh any day over Ice Cube and the Hateful Little Maggots of "Are We There Yet?"
Latest News for Pooh's Heffalump Movie
August 19, 2005:
Tomatometer Report: "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" is the Best Reviewed Film of the Year
Two of this week's wide releases, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Red Eye," would appear to have little in common. One is a comedy that mixes sentimentality... More...
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 78% 78% | The Hangover |
| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 24% 24% | G-Force |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 90% 90% | District 9 |
| 86% 86% | 500 Days of Summer |
| 63% 63% | Extract |
| 06% 06% | All About Steve |
| 78% 78% | It Might Get Loud |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Around The Network
- Pooh's Heffalump Movie at Rotten Tomatoes
- Pooh's Heffalump Movie at IGN
- Pooh's Heffalump Movie at AskMen
Fresh Links
Featured

Last week, MSN gave us their top 09 films. Now see what their favorites of the decade are!

Here's a list of the 50 best movies of 2009, according to the good people over at Moviefone.

Hollywood.com takes a stab at determining who in movies will be on Santa's naughty list in 2009.

TIME chimes in with their own list of the best films released this year.

Click through to see which movies BuzzSugar placed in their Best-of-Decade list!
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!



Top Critic



