I never knew that one of the stories that basically shaped my childhood came from such a heavy emotionally wrecking place.









Upon returning home after the First Wolrd War, Alan Milne often referred to lovingly as Blue tries to re-adjust himself from his previous life of party and writing essays and plays. But as he experiences paralyzing flashbacks his wife Daphne (played by Margot Robbie) gave him a son whom they called Christopher Robin (played by Will Tilston and Alex Lawther), often referred to lovingly as Billy Moon, the basis of the character Christopher Robin in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.



I'm not gonna deny it any longer, I feel like I've entered the Domhall Gleeson adoration territory (and yes, I still am obsessing over The Last Jedi, now shussh!). And where a better way to start the ride but with watching one of his latest films.

I grew up basically with Winnie the Pooh. My parents bought me Disney's Pooh Bear, and I remember owning a lot of VHS tapes of its movies. Even to this day, I still remember the dialogue for Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997).

This film though is not about that version of Pooh. This is a look at how the hundred acre woods came to be and the consequences that came with it. A man's process of healing. A film about family, mainly focused on the father and son relationship. How a family deals with fame and its drawbacks.

The transition from scene to scene was a bit of a fascinating factor for me, personally. It is as if we are peeking into the lives of this family (which we technically are), opening doors are looking through windows.

Though I won't say the same with the overall visual tone of the film. The colors are there, but it somehow felt lacking despite how vibrant it looks. As if they are not consistent as I want them to be. Like how the overall narrative felt as well - it'd decent, but at the same time, it felt like it needs a re-write.


As expected, I would have to say that Domhall did an amazing job in this film. Though his hairstyle would remind you of Hux, which it somehow did to me. It all fades away as we go deep into the story. We see his transition from being broken to somewhat content which led to a bittersweet regret.

I won't say the same for Margot Robbie, though. She felt like a miscast from beginning to end. As if she was doing what she was told and not putting a bit of effort. It also doesn't help how despicable her character can be, either.


The darling of the film would definitely be Will Tilston. He was such a delight to watch, and I do believe that this was his first starring role as well. For a first, he did a decent job.


Same goes for his older self that was played by Alex Lawther. I've said it before and I'm gonna say it again - this boy has secured his place as one of my favorite new actors of today. Despite his short appearance, he did well. And guh! I loved him in End of the F****ing World, so yes I am biased.


Last but not the least is Kelly Macdonald who served as the voice of reason in this film. A sterling and loving supporting performance in contrast with the rest.

• Transitions
• Heartwarming and bittersweet at the same time. 
• I adore most of the cast. 

• Color grading inconsistencies. 
• Touches dark matters, so I believe it shouldn't be totally PG. 
• Margot Robbie. 

Charming in its own way (despite a miscast and bits of flaws), as if we were looking at glimpses of each memory, a pretty decent biopic that showed us not all things are always whimsical within the hundred acre woods, though I certainly did enjoy my time with this one!









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