Piglet's Big Movie

This was one of my favourite movies as a kid, I was 9/10 when it came out, and with Piglet being my favourite, I was so excited that Piglet was getting his very own movie. I think Piglets Big Movie is one of the best movies in the Winnie the Pooh series, it's funny and perfect for all ages, I still love it 17 years later. It was also wonderful to have John Fielder play Piglet once again as he was the original voice.

Piglet's Big Movie is a sweet children's movie, though I don't think it is as good as the Tigger Movie. There are flaws with the movie, the characters due to the voice actors changing have drastically changed, Rabbit especially. The plot is a little unfocused, it is nice that adorable Piglet has his own movie, but only the last quarter of or so of the film was dedicated completely to Piglet, there were parts when it was suggestive of an extended TV episode. And it is rather short, so the limitations in script and plot are glaring sadly. However, the voice acting is very good, Jim Cummings is marvellous as Tigger and Pooh, and John Fiedler voices Piglet beautifully. The art work, while not as good as the animation in the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, is still decent, and the songs by Carly Simon, especially the stirring Sing Ho For the Life of the Bear are surprisingly memorable. All in all, sweet. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Continuing my introduction of Pooh & Friends to my 3-year son, I decided on this film which I had never seen before now. My son greatly enjoyed this film more than Pooh's Grand Adventure as I think he loves the Piglet character. I think this was a more fun movie and focusing on Piglet was an inspired choice. It certainly adds a little something extra overall to the film. In 2003 when this film originally came out, I was too old and didn't have kids so I never bothered with the film since it definitely was more a kids film in tone but watching it with my son allowed me to go back to when I was a kid when I first watched the original film and enjoyed the innocence and sense of adventure that the films had.

Cute for children, but adults may find themselves checking their watches. Our family enjoyed it. Our 9-year-old got very sad at the middle and near the end of the movie. As a family film, it still got a thumbs up from us. The songs by Carly Simon were very enjoyable. My son especially liked it when Pooh changed the end of the "House at Pooh Corner" story.

It's a wonderful film for children and adults bringing together all the various Winnie the Pooh stories. Piglet's Big Movie gives you insight into many of the Pooh Bear characters. Having seen this film, I find that reading the Pooh Bear stories is more interesting. The characters now seem to have more depth and the various personalities shine through. It's sincere and funny and there is plenty of action. You can sing along with many of the songs (and learn them if you let the subtitles run with the film). We have watched it over and over again. We keep coming back to this film because it has the most entertaining elements for the Pooh series. The film is well made and the animation is tops. The film pulls together all the elements of Winnie the Pooh. You have to love it!