Goodbye Christopher Robin

  • 2017


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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
Never hinting at the wit or philosophizing of the Pooh stories, the film mostly makes Milne look like an inexpressive hack. Av Club
2.5
Alan Alexander Milne was already a writer of no small repute when he created a series of stories about Winnie the Pooh, the fictional talking teddy be .. Den Of Geek
2.0
But the films main conflict is with its source material, twisting and wringing Milnes life for everything its worth and hoping enough is squeezed out .. EW
2.5
But it is all in the telling, and Goodbye Christopher Robin never quite reconciles its whimsical upbeat passages with its gloomy downer portions. Rogerebert
3.0
But overall its a touching look at the unique circumstances that gave birth to Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Common Sense Media
3.0
Writing a book against war is like writing a book against Wednesdays, she tells her husband, and its true: We cant wish away the worst parts of our wo .. Indie Wire
3.0
Thats just one of the behind the scenes revelations the predictably handsome, predictably stuffy literary biopic Goodbye Christopher Robin has in stor .. Variety
4.5
If youre looking for a bucolic backstory to the birth of Winnie the Pooh, this may not be the film youre expecting, but to paraphrase the unironic Dap .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Its a poignant tale, handsomely shot in a credible period setting. Time Out
4.0
Instead, it skips nimbly between light and dark, war and peace, like a young boy finding his way through an English wood, albeit one drenched with sha .. The Guardian
1.0
The first word of the title signals the movies weird misery imperative. The Guardian
1.9
Goodbye Christopher Robin is often bathetic, but its most glaring faults lie in its extreme structural imbalance.
3.1
Though Goodbye Christopher Robin has moments of delight and even profundity, and looks PBS pretty, too often it stumbles.
2.5
Those who enjoy such manipulation would be advised to bring handkerchiefs. Screen Daily
4.5
The worst thing about Goodbye Christopher Robin is that it breaks your heart on accident. Collider
1.5
This is quite a story, but to make it great you have to rewrite it, recast it, and redirect it in your head. Vulture
4.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin: Film Review Starring alongside Margot Robbie and Kelly Macdonald, Domhnall Gleeson plays Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
If youre looking for a bucolic backstory to the birth of Winnie the Pooh, this may not be the film youre expecting, but to paraphrase the unironic Dap ..
2.5
Erratically paced and with a pitch black heart, the movie manipulates at every turn. The New York Times
3.8
An emotional, if uneven biopic.By a certain age, everyone knows the story of Winnie the Pooh and all the characters who make up the fictional Hundred .. IGN
3.0
Its dark undertone of war and its deforming power lifts it above the usual schmucky Hollywood stuff. E Film Critic
4.0
Domnhall Gleeson plays AA Milne as a bitter, traumatised veteran of the First World War. Telegraph
3.0
For his part, Alan Alexander Milne (played by Domhnall Gleeson) was known by those closest to him as Blue, apparently due to his eye color, though als ..
3.5
While Goodbye Christopher Robin might take its time getting to its finale, its the journey that makes for a good film. The Young Folks
4.0
A witty and touching father son tale.And at its centre: a startling debut from Will Tilston, whose compelling performance ensures its emotional moment ..
3.0
All that said, GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN is still not without its charm. JoBlo
3.0
Its an overall solid biopic all the same and, thanks to its compelling performances, will no doubt move some filmgoers to tears with its portrayal of .. Screen Rant
2.5
I give Goodbye Christopher Robin credit for presenting audiences with a Pooh origins story they might not want to see, but having settled on this subj .. Philly
2.5
I give Goodbye Christopher Robin credit for presenting audiences with a Pooh origins story they might not want to see, but having settled on this subj .. Philly
4.0
A. A. Milne (1882 1956) was one of the most successful English writers of all time, known for his poems and stories about a boy and his teddy bear.His .. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
The adults dont really reach out to us, as characters or performances. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
The movie hints at but never fully captures the grimness of the 1930s as Hitlers rise to power made it apparent that The War to End Wars might not hav .. ReelViews
3.8
Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) 3 Stars (out of 4) Tweet Winnie Takes All By Jeffrey M. Anderson Although Goodbye Christopher Robin is another awards .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Goodbye Christopher Robin, Simon Curtiss biopic of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne and his only child, Christopher Robin, is stuffed with weighty to .. Chicago Reader
2.5
We might not have wanted the reality of the story behind these stories, but if Goodbye Christopher Robin is going to tell it anyway, the movie might a .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Domhnall Gleeson gives depth to the man tormented with the memories of the war in the Somme.
2.0
Domhnall Gleeson gives depth to the man tormented with the memories of the war in the Somme.
3.8
Its worth noting, however, that Woman in Gold benefits substantially from a series of WWII set sequences that are far more riveting than one mightve e .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
After JM Barrie in Finding Neverland and PL Travers in Saving Mr Banks, its AA Milnes turn in Goodbye Christopher Robin. The Times
4.0
Its a rapturous piece of editing, as good as the bone to spaceship match cut in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Times
4.0
Tweet Goodbye Christopher Robin Jim Lane By This article was published on 11.02.17 Winnie the new News Review
4.0
Its a film perhaps lacking a central focus, but dimple cheeked Will Tilstons touching contribution as young master Christopher helps make the true sto .. Radio Times
2.5
As it stands, the film certainly has plenty of potential and promising material, but as presented its just not that interesting. Screen It
4.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin is a real tearjerker with plenty of very maudlin moments but what makes the film so fascinating, and ultimately so moving, i .. Independent
2.5
But for the rolling hills and charming cottages and smart flapper dresses, we still see the lead characters commit genuinely despicable acts, and so G .. The Wrap
2.5
The movie touches all those bases, but the results arent as emotionally powerful as they could be. News Day
2.5
The directors talent is also obvious in the movies perfectly calibrated performances. Film Journal
3.8
Even if its pitched as the behind the scenes tale of a celebrated childrens series, Goodbye Christopher Robin works best as a story about a father and .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
By modern metrics the Milnes are not good parents, and theres a welcome audacity in the films willingness to assert as much. Az Central
3.0
That may have been true, though it would hardly explain the immediate and lasting popularity of the books in America, where the effects of the First W .. Smh
3.8
This British period films deeply personal look into the origins of the small young boy in the Hundred Acre Wood offers childish joys shadowed by trage .. Star Tribune
3.1
Although a decent enough film touching on important themes, its emotional resonance falls a little short of satisfying. Toronto Star
3.8
It is no secret that Christopher Robin Milne, who inspired his father, author and playwright A.A. Milne, to invent the fantasy world of Winnie the Poo .. Q Network
5.0
The brilliance of the screenplay by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Simon Vaughan is that it has real teeth. Daily Mail
3.0
Anyone expecting a celebration of Winnie the Pooh and friends will be disappointed, perhaps even mildly traumatised.But it is a tale worth telling, al .. Daily Mail
4.0
Largely though, its a competent and credible work, even dipping into fantasy with a couple of subtle animated moments that bring alive the enchanting .. Flim List
2.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin is an overlong episode of snobbery and downplayed child abuse. Film Inquiry
4.5
Its actually quite rare to see an Australian film that doesnt span over two hours. Film Inquiry
3.5
Predictably syrupy at times and emotionally manipulative, the films legacy is its cinematic imagery and a lasting melancholy.
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Goodbye Christopher Robin (Fox Searchlight Pictures) This is the intriguing backstory about the creation of one of literature .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Whats most frustrating is that the structure is solidly crafted to do the creation of Winnie the Pooh and company justice, rarely attaining the level .. Flickering Myth
3.5
It tries to cater to audiences ranging from children to veterans.Yet each generation will find its own story line in the movie. New Yorker
2.0
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3.0
The story of AA Milne and the creation of Winnie The Pooh should warm the heart and bring a tear to the eye but there are only fleeting moments when i .. Express
2.0
The film lacks tonal cohesiveness, and it often seems to be wondering if its a story about Milne, Daphne or Christopher. The Film Stage
3.1
Goodbye Christopher Robin works in spite of itself, because it understands what Milnes creation meant to him and to a post war world and to every chil .. Boston Globe
3.0
Never has so much dappled light fallen so gracefully on so many fallen leaves. Never has so much Harris Tweed been plucked so cleanly from so many fre .. The Irish Times
3.0
Effortlessly angelic kids are an abomination when you yourself feel less than cute. Standard
3.5
Goodbye Christopher Robin (7/10) by Tony Medley Runtime 107 minutes.PG Based on the relationship between Winnie the Pooh author AA Milne and his son, .. Tony Medley
1.0
Its a terribly sad story.And one that director Simon Curtis does no justice. Pajiba
4.4
Curtis manages to tap into the mature sensitivity of these various stories thats magnificent, maintaining an intelligent maturity that works for adult .. Movie Freak
3.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin tells the tale of the creation of Winnie the Pooh, one of the best loved childrens stories and characters of all time. Detroit News
3.5
Each film falls into the category of a remarkable true story that, even allowing for a degree of cinematic embellishment, can leave you wondering why .. Cnn
2.5
If you doubt that, and want to really experience it for yourself, skip this movie. Nj
3.0
But amidst the harsher, more profound elements of the narrative comes a fascinating study of the creative mind, and how we could learn so much from ch .. Hey U Guys
2.0
The actors try to ground their performances Gleeson underplays Milnes shattered nerves nicely, and Kelly Macdonald is far more complex as Christopher .. Now Toronto
3.5
At its heart, Goodbye Christopher Robin lives up to its rather bittersweet title, offering both a warm look at childhood and a reminder of how easy it .. Ner Dist
4.0
It becomes a sensationally profound biography with a powerful parting shot, enhanced by excellent performances (particularly from Tilston), moving con ..
4.0
If you go down to 100 Acre Wood today youre in for a wonderful surprise. Mirror
2.5
His scenes with Gleeson provide the emotional core of the film and are the most enjoyable to watch. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
The facts are an awkward fit on screen, but were definitely the richer for knowing them.The creation of Winnie the Pooh is the fascinating subject of .. Lw Lies
1.5
It certainly is terrible, but the reason for its enduring appeal is that it truly hits that sweet spot of being so bad its good..Its thoroughly entert .. Abc
3.5
Gleeson presents a great example of a conflicted character, while Macdonald as Nanny Nou provides the moral compass and inevitably the most emotional .. Nz Herald
3.0
Still, if youre not averse to well wrought sentimentality, this solidly acted and directed small scale family relationship melodrama should have you s .. Flicks
3.5
The conclusion makes Goodbye Christopher Robin a touching and emotionally affecting drama that is more than worth your time. Cleve Land
2.0
Who wouldnt want to spend one more magical day in the Hundred Acre Wood Cleve Land
3.0
But its impossible not to feel pity for the real Christopher Robin, who would never be able to escape the pudgy shadow of that cursed bear. Independent Ie
4.0
As the young Christopher, Will Tilson is somewhere beyond astonishing. Stuff
4.0
Avoiding pushy sentimentality, the filmmakers go for something thats surprisingly grim, and the messiness of the people and situations makes it feel a .. Contact Music
3.8
Unfortunately, without the charm of Milnes tales, Goodbye Christopher Robin feels hollow. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
Robbies performance is almost enough to make one wish for a separate movie just about Daphne. Christianity Today
3.0
In the end, son father bitterness is unrealistically (and inaccurately) overcome, and youre left wishing for something more rigourous and less twee. The Arts Desk
3.0
This is a film all about heart, feelings and love, yet includes very little of any of it. The Sun
2.0
But on a deeper level the movie accentuates lifes simple pleasures and the importance of family and relationships. Patriot Ledger
2.5
Wallowing in that sadness is less pleasant than a heffalump attack, no matter how beautifully the Hundred Acre Wood is photographed. Sltrib
3.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin is an emotionally brutal film which allows no quarter to its unloving and unlovable characters. Scmp
2.5
Youd think this is a sweet live action fairy tale about one of the most beloved childrens fiction characters of all time. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
There is a deeply humanist thread that ties all of the storys various elements together, and I wish it could have been delved into more fully. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
On one hand, its just as Masterpiece Theatre twee as youd expect from a British made period piece about famous people.On the other, it has a darkly su .. Straight
2.0
Alan Milne (a battened down Domhnall Gleeson) was a happy, witty West End playwright, until the bombardments and horror of World War I ruined his peac .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
His emotional scenes are gripping and moving, bringing Blue to life.Margot Robbie gives a decent performance, but the real strong female character is .. We Live Entertainment
2.5
The film as a whole does not let much joy squeeze through the rigid agenda it has for chronology and preaching. We Live Entertainment
4.5
It is that rare family film that doesnt talk down to its intended audience or insult adults. Dead Line
4.5
Goodbye Christopher Robin might overstretch its ending, but it is still such a stirring crowd pleaser, and at the same time thought provoking, that it .. Metro New York
4.0
With outstanding performances, a painfully truthful story to tell, and imaginatively artistic flourishes, this Winnie is a winner. One Room With A View
3.1
Goodbye Christopher Robin reveals bleak back story of Winnie the Pooh hello Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) bases his best seller .. Daily Herald
3.0
It may not be a grand tragedy, but sometimes its the mundane ones that mar lives. Bitly
2.0
Thats the dark centre of this thoroughly middle brow film, which attempts to explore how joy can be mined from misery, but fails to find a satisfyingl .. Scots Man
2.0
By the time it gets to the most dramatic of its third act twists, it has gone a bridge too far in the manipulation department.If theyre anything like .. No La
3.8
Almost (but not quite) everyone loved A.A. Milnes Winnie the Pooh..Dorothy Parker, in her Constant Reader book column in the New Yorker, observed that .. Post Gazette
4.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin will make you cry and it may just ruin your childhood forever. Metro
4.0
But Kelly Macdonald mines deeper emotions as the familys shrewd and sensitive nanny. What So
2.0
And its definitely not a good portrait of Daphne Milne, but it is a great cinematic Selfish Mother trope. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Actor Will Tistons performance as the real life inspiration for character Christopher Robin carries this picturesque film. Seattle Times
1.5
Curtis steady hand, apparent in My Week With Marilyn (2011), elevated that mediocre screenplay, as it does this one. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Theres an awful lot of weight for one movie to carry, but the strain really only becomes apparent during the latter passages. Clclt
2.0
Curtis mixes the saccharine and the sour, but the pairing doesnt ever achieve a palatable blend of its ingredients in the way intended. Fresh Fiction
2.5
As the great performances from young Tilston and the suitably conflicted Gleeson both show, theres plenty of emotion and drama to be found in the Miln .. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
It must be said that the film offers a soaring conclusion. The story may get a bit lost in its own hundred acre wood, but it finds its way home eventu .. National Post
4.0
In the films low key denouement, simple catharsis hits the spot when philosophy, religion and medicine have all failed. Bfi
4.0
It is a beautiful place of consciousness, doomed by Milnes decision to put it all on paper. Original Cin
3.0
The eyre makes for some amazing cinematic visuals, which shouldnt come as a surprise for those who are familiar with the cartoons.Its a sight to see. Cultured Vultures
4.0
The cast is good and Will Tilston is outstanding and delightful as Billy Moon. Review Express
2.0
The movie is not at all clear about whose perspective it is giving us or what story it is trying to tell. Movie Mom
4.0
This chocolate box vision of a lost idyll is like witnessing the bitter fuelled daydreams of Nigel Farage and is familiar territory for those of us wh .. Daily Star
4.5
This is the stuff of which tears, tissues, and awards are made . . . and willy nilly silly old bears.
3.1
Theres an awful lot of weight for one movie to carry, but the strain really only becomes apparent during the latter passages. Film Frenzy
3.1
Filled with storybook references, the film glistens with pop culture appeal. Sf Examiner
2.5
Those father and son moments are so generic they dont leave an emotional mark. Hollywood Into To
5.0
Watching Gleeson here feels like witnessing something privileged and intimate. Sf Chronicle
3.1
Goodbye Christopher Robin has degrees of complexity that are admirable and doesnt shy away from hard truths. Tulsa World
4.0
Touching on transgenerational trauma and regret, the film is preoccupied with the notion of recapturing a feeling of warmth and happiness. Film Ireland
2.0
Might Americans see this tale of crippling emotional continence as an adorable specimen of heritage Britishness Spectator
1.5
With that facile explanation out of the way, Goodbye Christopher Robin is free to indulge in the mythologizing hokum thats irresistible to these kinds .. Battleship Pretension
3.8
In its admirably modest way, this is a thoughtful film more Pooh than Disney in its style, and a useful reminder of a bears humble origins. Heral
3.5
Add post traumatic stress disorder and the corrosive effects of celebrity culture to the mix and youve got the makings of a gripping emotional drama. News
3.1
Tilston is adorable and utterly natural, avoiding the overly clowying cuteness of some young performers. Film Festival Today
3.5
Nevertheless the strong cast and a welcome streak of anti sentimentality keep it mostly compelling, and there is a certain harsh intrigue in watching .. Adelaide Review
3.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin isnt going to set the world on fire, and thats ok. Mac Guff
3.5
Its strange watching the story of the real Christopher Robin in the age of reality show families and former child stars gone bad. World Wng
4.0
However, this isnt its only appeal.Goodbye Christopher Robin is a beautiful work of drama with touching emotionality at its core. Geek Girl Authority
2.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin is contrived and boring and filled with unpleasant people. Screen Zealots
4.5
Under the direction of Simon Curtis, Goodbye Christopher Robin plays on heartfelt sentiments without sinking to the sentimental. Kdhx
2.5
Or especially boring.Still, you feel this little boy and his Silly Old Bear deserved something better. Saportare Port
1.0
Crushingly bad in two completely different ways. Its boring for the first half, and reprehensible for its second. Splice Today
2.0
Theres a good movie buried somewhere within the cluttered mess of Goodbye Christopher Robin, but Simon Curtis and company didnt take the time to figur .. FanboyNation.com
3.0
Goodbye Christopher Robin is a strange proposition.Its a film that wont attract many viewers who arent already fans of AA Milnes classic Winnie the Po .. Bbc
3.8
But this is a tremendously unappealing character, and the actress deserves better.Its one of the reasons the film is only a semi success. Buffalo News
2.0
But the films set up and bookended final act are poorly constructed to mine maximum melodrama, a tone that is at odds with this films gentler, sweet a .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Its a good one to share with the family and a beautiful piece of period filmmaking, costumes and all. Movies and Shakers
4.5
In the hands of these skillful filmmakers and a well chosen cast, Goodbye, Christopher Robin tells a bittersweet story grounded in truth. Leonard Mal
3.8
And yet theres something beautifully cathartic about that ending, even after its rather manipulative fake out. From the Front Row
2.0
Its a heart wrenching, well told story that leaves you wanting to a hug a stuffed bear. Showbiz Junkies
2.0
Mackie Burns handles the tale like a seasoned pro, and Beecham is terrifically watchable throughout. Herald Scotland
3.0
The ending serves to provide a redemptive spin to a story that didnt really have one, and the falseness of that is deeply infuriating. Chesapeake Family
3.0
The movie is forward thinking enough in its momentum to avoid flopping aimlessly like a tortoise on its back, but it also doesnt have the agility of t .. Film Monthly
1.5
Its slow paced and morose, with a manipulative attempt at a heartwarming ending that feels unearned. Host Madison
3.5
Theres a stillness in the books, a sense of fighting the advances of time inside a melancholy womb of comfort and safety. Its all beautiful. Its also .. Ex Press
4.5
Daphne (Margot Robbie), his elegant wife, isnt very interested in her husbands distress. Haaretz
4.0
Handsomely directed and superbly acted, this is a deeply moving biopic thats a must see for devotees of a particular bear with very little brain. I News
2.0
It all feels like too much weight for a film that quite serviceably laments the inevitable bastardization of childhood magic by the adult world. Sd City Beat
3.3
While they never call it PTSD, thats exactly what he is suffering from.
3.0
While it wont tick all the boxes of a classic biopic, it was engaging insight into the world of AA Milne; his life, and the life of his imaginary and .. Newshub (NZ)
3.8
A larger picture of Milne and his era emerges along the way, but it never distracts from the emotional core of Curtis very poignant film. Good Times
1.5
There are powerful ideas and emotions here, at times communicated effectively but always with a chewy sweetness that cheapens them. Daily Review
4.5
Pooh Bear belongs to the world, and woe to thee that trades on a precious childhood legend. Bay Area Reporter
4.0
There are moments as lovely as one would expect, but make no mistake, this film is not all sugar and sweet. Awards Daily
2.5
But that, unfortunately, is about it for subtlety and charm in a script that offers stark exposition of hard feelings and direction that insists on th .. The Globe And Mail
3.3
Christopher Robin is a well crafted movie that dabbles too often with a self congratulating nostalgia. Código espagueti
3.0
Im sure many people will find this a bittersweet drama a lovely way to explore the origins of Winnie the Pooh. Rescu
3.0
Even though the story is old, the movie doesnt have to feel so dusty and dry. Opeeqo
2.0
But despite some casting problems, the film overall blandly well done. Scene Creek
3.5
All in all, this is an old fashioned piece of filmmaking suitable for the whole family and perfect for the upcoming holidays. In Style



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