Winnie the Pooh (2011)

[Super Aurora]

Pooh merchandise was super popular ten+ years ago. I wonder if people are sorta burned out on it or think it's dated.

Probably. Still you'd think that if they made a second pooh movie it was for sake of the executives' marketing decision, so they can push out more pooh merchandise for the mass to consume. It's only logical explanation for doing a Pooh movie as next 2D movie.

But when Duster, Tim, and I went on friday which also was the opening day for Pooh, There were hardly any Pooh merchandise at all. No exclusive section for it either. Most of it was just CARS(2), toy story, Marvel(which i brought a deadpool figure there lol), Princesses, and broadway stuff.

Kids love Cars 2, couple of weeks ago a was in a mall, and wherever I turned there were children fawning over Cars 2 merchandise.

Yeah we weren't surprise by this, it's more the fact that there were little to no Pooh stuff there-especially on Pooh's opening day in USA.

[ajmrowland]

MJW wrote:

I'm looking forward to seeing how this film with look in HD; the theater I saw it at presented the film in horrible quality (blurry, lines, specs everywhere). I've heard people talk about how amazing a film can look at the theater, but I'd rather watch a film at home!

Since you don't tell us where you live, we can't suggest where to go see this movie in all it's Hi-Def brilliance. Our theaters in Wichita, KS are all Digital presentations, so any movie is brilliant on the large screens complete with Dolby Digital 7.1 Sound.

I thought all Digital Projection auditoriums used Uncompressed PCM Sound? That's what I hear 3D screens use.

[estefan]

$8 million isn't that bad of an opening weekend for a Winnie the Pooh film. That's more than how Piglet and Heffalump made. It's just an inch smaller than The Tigger Movie and if Winnie the Pooh has similar strong legs, it could end its theatrical run with about $35-40 million. You can't compare how this film does compared to other animated films, but rather in comparison to how the other Pooh films. I think out-grossing Piglet's Big Movie and Pooh's Heffalump Movie should be easy, especially with how supportive the critics are and the positive reaction from general audiences.

Also, don't be surprised if it gets an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. That should help boost its home video numbers as well.

[Neal]

Found this:

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 soared into the record books with the highest-grossing opening weekend ever. The series finale drew an estimated $168.55 million on around 11,000 screens at 4,375 locations, dethroning The Dark Knight's $158.4 million. Deathly Hallows Part 2's first weekend flew past the previous franchise high of $125 million, posted by Deathly Hallows Part 1 last November, and it topped the franchise in terms of estimated attendance as well. While its opening gross also out-distanced The Dark Knight, Spider-Man 3 ($151.1 million), The Twilight Saga: New Moon ($142.8 million), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest ($135.6 million) and the first Spider-Man ($114.8 million), Deathly Hallows Part 2's estimated opening attendance was less than those titles, ranking sixth overall. "

Hm, wonder if 3D ticket pricing helped? Now the number one weekend opener of all time yet sixth in overall attendance.

[DisneyJedi]

I am honestly praying day and night that Pooh manages to recoup its budget before ending its theatrical run. Hopefully, that will come to happen, despite the fact that it's up against bigger movies.

[SillySymphony]

Since you don't tell us where you live, we can't suggest where to go see this movie in all it's Hi-Def brilliance. Our theaters in Wichita, KS are all Digital presentations, so any movie is brilliant on the large screens complete with Dolby Digital 7.1 Sound.

Anchorage, AK just got a brand-new Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 & IMAX in 2010. It's practically a theater amusement park. HD abounds there, but the ticket prices are higher and the drive's farther. Another sad thing is at the other theaters in town to get un-grainy picture you've got to pay for 3D. If not it's old-school film.

[ajmrowland]

^I sometimes like a little grain on the picture, but ideally that's for opening weekend

[Linden]

I went and saw it yesterday at the 6:15 showing. There were only about five or six other groups of people in there, thirty people max. It was mostly couples with toddlers, but there was a group of teenagers (the girls actually dressed up a little! One had a Piglet tail, lol).

I was a little disappointed. The movie seemed too focused on humor. Some of the humor was really funny - in the right way, too. But a lot of the time, it felt like the writers sat around thinking of gags instead of sweet, heartfelt stories like those in the original shorts, where the humor doesn't feel forced at all. The story quality was similar to the DisneyToon features, which isn't precisely a bad thing. It's just that Walt Disney Animation Studios is supposed to do better. Of course, the animation was better, though. It was lovely.

The characters were the same, except for Kanga and Roo. Kanga was more modern than she used to be. Roo only had about four lines, but when he spoke, he was definitely different. I'm not sure how to describe him, though. The newer voice actors take a couple minutes to get used to, but by the end you should be used to all of them. Except Piglet. He's hard to get used to.

The songs were good, on the whole. About the same quality as the DisneyToons features. Zooey Deschanel's version of "Winnie the Pooh" wasn't bad at all. My favorite songs in the movie were "It's Gonna Be Great" and the "Everything is Honey." The former's lyrics are probably not the cleverest, but it is very Tigger, and that's all that matters. "Everything is Honey" has a great lead-in scene (my favorite in the movie), and I couldn't help thinking the song is supposed to be the opposite of "Heffalumps and Woozles."

So, I did like the movie (it's hard not to like a Winnie the Pooh movie), but it didn't measure up to "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." It was more on the level of "The Tigger Movie," although with better animation and less heart. I won't be rushing out to buy this one, but I'll end up purchasing it sooner or later. I'll probably end up with the soundtrack as well.

Oh! I almost forgot! The Ballad of Nessie! I really, really liked this. The animation is wonderfully old-fashioned, the story's charming, and when I heard Billy Connolly's voice, I knew I was going to love it. Billy does a great job on the narration, bringing the non-speaking Nessie to life. I honestly liked "Nessie" better than the main feature. If this is what their shorts are going to be like, bring them on!

[Sotiris]

Winnie the Pooh's Henry Jackman, a "First Class" Composer
http://animatedviews.com/2011/winnie-th ... -composer/

[zackisthewalrus]

Just got back from seeing it for the third time (Yes, THIRD), and I still love it! I've probably had my fill until the Blu-ray release. Last night when I went, I was pleasantly surprised to see that most of the audience was adults. The other two times I went were mostly little kids and parents.

[DisneyJedi]

Well, Pooh's actual opening weeked is a little less than $8 million. I don't know about you, but this is completely unfair!

[Neal]

Well, Pooh's actual opening weeked is a little less than $8 million. I don't know about you, but this is completely unfair!

...annnnnnnnnd pretty much expected.

[DisneyJedi]

Why, because they WANT it to fail theatrically?

[DisneyAnimation88]

Why, because they WANT it to fail theatrically?

That is ridiculous. What film studio actually wants it's films to fail? I know you're emotionally invested in this but think rationally, Disney would not want this film to fail, apply any kind of reasoning you want, marketing, competiton, etc, but I can't believe Disney actually want any of their films to fail.

[estefan]

Not to mention, no Winnie the Pooh feature makes over $10 million on its opening weekend. Yet, they still manage to turn a profit and hold up well week-after-week. $35 million shouldn't be too hard for Pooh to reach.

[Heartless]

Well, Pooh's actual opening weeked is a little less than $8 million. I don't know about you, but this is completely unfair!

Have YOU even seen it yet? You haven't said one thing about the actual film if you have... only complaints from you about how Disney wants it to fail..

[disneyboy20022]

I am honestly praying day and night that Pooh manages to recoup its budget before ending its theatrical run..

Speaking of Pooh and Prayer

[DisneyJedi]

All right, I may need a bit of help. When I told my folks about the movie's duration, they went and said they would be willing to get it when it comes to Blu-ray. But I seriously can't wait THAT long! And I kind of did whine about it, which I RARELY ever do lately, and my mom does know how much I wanna see it. But my Dad thinks otherwise and wants to be a cheap-ass-skate about it, because he doesn't want to spend $9 on a ticket to a movie that's only an hour long!

Yeah, I could go see it myself, but it's just not as much fun going alone, and for a guy who's twenty-two, that would just be awkward of me to see it alone. Any suggestions, fellas? Huh?

[disneyboy20022]

All right, I may need a bit of help. When I told my folks about the movie's duration, they went and said they would be willing to get it when it comes to Blu-ray. But I seriously can't wait THAT long! And I kind of did whine about it, which I RARELY ever do lately, and my mom does know how much I wanna see it. But my Dad thinks otherwise and wants to be a cheap-ass-skate about it, because he doesn't want to spend $9 on a ticket to a movie that's only an hour long!

Yeah, I could go see it myself, but it's just not as much fun going alone, and for a guy who's twenty-two, that would just be awkward of me to see it alone. Any suggestions, fellas? Huh?

I planned on going alone...and I'm a 24 year old guy...although the town I currently live in I really Don't know a lot of people....I suggest you see it alone if you have to, or maybe you could persuade your mom or dad if you paid for the tickets. I also feel awkward about seeing this in theaters....My dad, though he said he wouldn't see it, he is now because he doesn't want to take me to the theater which is 10 minutes away and then come back in an hour with the price of gas...

Also Does your theater offer a matinee showing? I know AMC theaters it's $4 for any 2-d movie Monday through Thursday except for holidays. and they charge $7 for a 3d movie on Monday through Thursday...only thing...don't get any snacks at any movie theater....2 Large Popcorns and 2 medium Drinks cost like $18

Don't worry about what other people might say if you go see Winnie the Pooh by yourself. If they want to make jokes...just ignore them, though I know too well myself that is so much easier said than done to just ignore them. Be who you are.....Also I bet some people you know where you live (or close t you) might want to see it too....they just don't want to admit it for the same reason that you have and I....

Tomorrow I'm going to take my dad to see Harry Potter in 2D and that same day we're going to see Winnie the Pooh....I hope you get to see it in theaters. Good Luck.

And Also maybe you could tell your parents about the Ballad of Nessie short...which might add 10 minutes plus the 5 minutes of previews...

[David S.]

All right, I may need a bit of help. When I told my folks about the movie's duration, they went and said they would be willing to get it when it comes to Blu-ray. But I seriously can't wait THAT long! And I kind of did whine about it, which I RARELY ever do lately, and my mom does know how much I wanna see it. But my Dad thinks otherwise and wants to be a cheap-ass-skate about it, because he doesn't want to spend $9 on a ticket to a movie that's only an hour long!

Yeah, I could go see it myself, but it's just not as much fun going alone, and for a guy who's twenty-two, that would just be awkward of me to see it alone. Any suggestions, fellas? Huh?

My suggestion? (since you asked)

Ask a friend/s. But if they don't want to go, go alone!

I am an only child of only children, and an introvert, and am therefore quite used to doing things alone. It doesn't feel awkward for me AT ALL (and I'm over 30!) You have the satisfaction of doing EXACTLY what you want whenever you want, not having to worry about being dependent on other people to do what you want to do.

Don't get me wrong, I can enjoy the company of others (preferably just one or two), but it isn't the end of the world for me to do something by myself. For instance, I've traveled around the country and been to 54 theme parks, some with friends, and some with parents. But most people I know don't have the time or desire to do that as much as I do, so if I would have ONLY traveled when I had someone to go with, I would have only been to about 20-25 of them! I wouldn't trade the experience of those other 30 (approximately) done solo for anything!

As for movies, once the movie starts, you are in your own world with the movie anyway, whether you know a person sitting next to you or not. Again, it's something I've done LOTS of times, and it doesn't affect my ability to enjoy a movie!

And I wouldn't feel awkward about being over 20 at a so-called "kids movie" anyway. Again, self-actualization and self-fufillment is more important to me than some stranger's opinion or what they might think. And we all know the movie (or any Disney movie) is not just a "kiddie movie" anyway, so the opinions of anyone who would find it "odd" that you would be there as a solo adult are just plain WRONG! You can take satisfaction and hold your head high about that, as well, while laughing at these hypothetical people in your own mind for being close-minded about, and missing, a GREAT movie!

Lastly, as far as your dad, this is the second time I've read someone not wanting to pay due to percieved "poor value" over a short movie. (the other was on another board). Have you suggested a 5 dollar matinee? And even if you couldn't make a matinee, I look at it like this - QUALITY OVER QUANITY! I'd MUCH rather watch a 69 minute film where I LOVED every minute than a 3 hour film that I enjoyed less!

As Oscar Wilde once said, "A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing"

Besides, the vast majority of Walt's DACs were not much longer than 70 minutes. Dumbo (my favorite) is only 64. Luckily, these "short" runtimes did not stop Walt's films from becoming beloved classics.

At any rate, I really hope you get to go and support the movie since you want it to be a success - and more importantly, I hope you get to go so you can enjoy it. Good luck!

I know I'll be going back to see it at least 2 or 3 more times, and at least one of those will likely be solo!