Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo

Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo
by Elliot M. Bour, Saul Blinkoff

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Actor: David Ogden Stiers, Jim Cummings, Jimmy Bennett, Kath Soucie, Ken Sansom
Director: Elliot M. Bour, Saul Blinkoff
Brand: Winnie The Pooh
Editor: Robert S. Birchard
Producer: John A. Smith
Producer: Robert Clark
Writer: A.A. Milne
Writer: Tom Rogers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 65 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-09
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Walt Disney Video

DVD Reviews of Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo

DVD Review: Kid loves it!
Summary: 5 Stars

My 3-year-old loves Pooh and his friends and the DVDs are not loud like some others, so I can easily deal with it around the house. Plus there is nothing scary or anything that I should be concerned about, as it sometimes happens even in G-rated movies (thinking about a 3 year old, of course). So I love it too!!!

DVD Review: A Christmas Carol Easter-Style...
Summary: 4 Stars

I do not understand the criticisms of this little movie I've been reading here... Simply put, Springtime With Roo is "A Christmas Carol", only Easter-style w. Pooh characters... Each of the Pooh characters performed their roles appropriate to themselves within this theme... I thought it was darling... There are always good social lessons within the Pooh renderings -- Rabbit, in himself, is a perfect opportunity for a parent to start working with their children in understanding this type of personality -- a personality they will run into again and again throughout their real lives... Just because someone innately comes off as rather crabby, does not mean they are not a good person... Within reason in working with our young ones (carefully), this is an opportunity to teach them that most of us deserve second chances, and to not look at someone who comes off crabby as the trait that defines them... Looking at people a little closer, we can often see and find other redeeming qualities... This is exactly what I feel this movie is about and, again, it IS a good lesson and opportunity for us in working with our very young children (safety issues come first, of course...)

DVD Review: I enjoy winnie the pooh
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought this for my granddaughter who enjoys winnie the pooh as much as I do.

DVD Review: A Shame...
Summary: 1 Stars

I agree with the reviewer who said it's almost painful to watch. While it's true that this is, indeed, a different Winnie the Pooh video from all others (of course, this *should* be a "given") and the story does have a positive message (hidden somewhere for older viewers to understand), the movie is not for small children. The timeline is confusing to follow, the movie shows very little about Easter or celebrations, and Rabbit is indeed angry-- and even sometimes nasty-- throughout almost the entire film. The shame of this is that Pooh's audience is made of the youngest viewers. For me, it was annoying to spend 50 minutes reassuring and explaining things to my boys (3 and 5), and none of us was completely soothed by the last 10 minutes (? if that?) of "everything's ok now".

Another complaint I have is that there is also relatively little seen of Roo, and when he's present, he is sad, disappointed or "trying to just hang in there" because of Rabbit's behavior. The title is good marketing, but not accurate. In fact, there are long scenes between Rabbit and the narrator-- which is not fun for little kids.

I don't mind them using the "A Christmas Carol" storyline, but this version is weak, confusing and even scary for young children. At least with Dickens' performances, we adults can rely on costumes and other cues for timeline changes, not to mention our years of experience in understanding these things. It is not the case with this film, leaving kids behind. One reviewer makes the valid point that it's not terrible for young children not to be able to follow the story. I agree, but when the focus is on Rabbit (not one of the favorite characters like Roo or Pooh or even Piglet), and he spends almost the entire time getting upset and being mean to his friends, it's a shame-- not to mention the wrong message. I've put this DVD away for a few years when my kids are old enough not to be scared, able to follow the story, understand the message, and not mimic Rabbit's atrocious behavior.

If you're simply interested in a Easter-related movie that has the Disney Pooh characters in it for an hour, this is it-- there are plenty of children who will watch it just because it has the right characters. However, if you're at all interested in a reasonable story for young children to enjoy, you're better off finding something else.

DVD Review: Definitely NOT my favorite Pooh movie
Summary: 1 Stars

I usually love everything Winnie the Pooh that comes along. This movie is almost painful to watch. There aren't any catchy songs, the storyline is stretched thin, and Rabbit's character is downright mean (I might even go as far as to say that he's abusive, while the other characters try to make excuses for him). The only glint of wit in it is when Tigger makes a Dickens reference, as this is an unabashed and abyssmal rip-off of a Dickens classic. Even my children are less than thrilled with it, and at ages 2 and 4 they are usually easy to please, as long as it's animated. The younger child is now afraid of Rabbit. Don't waste your money on this one: Pooh's Heffalump Movie, Piglet's BIG Movie, The Tigger Movie are all so much better!

Description of Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo

Disney's classic tradition of great storytelling continues with the all-new, full-length feature, WINNIE THE POOH: SPRINGTIME WITH ROO. This delightful tale stars all your friends including Winnie The Pooh and his little pal, Roo. Every year Rabbit plays Easter bunny. But not this year. No bunny means no hunny for Pooh, no Eastery egg hunt for Tigger, no basket for Piglet, no fluffy bunny ears for Eeyore -- and no fun for Roo. Rabbit expects them all to spring into action: scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, and mopping instead! But Roo's love and wisdom show Rabbit that special days are to be shared in special ways. Blooming with beloved characters, memorable songs, spirit, and hope, WINNIE THE POOH: SPRINGTIME WITH ROO will delight and inspire one and all every day of the year!

Friendship and compassion provide a memorable Easter celebration in Springtime with Roo. Roo's excitement on Easter morning is boundless, but when he, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore arrive at Rabbit's door for the big Easter egg hunt, Rabbit seems to have forgotten Easter and proclaims it "Spring Cleaning Day" instead. A dispirited Pooh and his gang quickly rally and decide to surprise Rabbit by putting up his Easter decorations. Rabbit is not at all happy with their efforts and furiously declares that Easter is canceled. It turns out that everyone involved has been selfish in some degree by failing to consider the feelings and desires of one another. Can a little mutual understanding and caring salvage Easter for Roo, Rabbit, and the rest of the gang? (Ages 2 to 7) --Tami Horiuchi

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