Very simply put, Winnie the Pooh is outstanding. Not only is he globally recognized, but he is cute, lovable, and a honey pot full of fun. He and his gang of friends are pure enjoyment. They are innocent and entertaining. I adore the fact that my children love the classic Disney collection of Pooh adventures. I don’t have to worry about whether or not they are suitable for their young eyes and ears. I simply know they are watching a quality film and can rest at ease knowing their little dreams will be “stuffed” with whimsical stories and catchy tunes.
This classic collection of Winnie the Pooh stories and shorts is absolutely outstanding. It is packed with the classic films we have all seen time and time again, but this time around they look a hundred times better! The restoration is simply astounding. The old graininess is completely gone. This is the most noticeable with the classic introduction of the stuffed characters and Christopher Robin’s bedroom. The change was incredibly dramatic. The color is drastically lightened with just the right amount of added color and vibrancy. It creates a beautiful atmosphere of entertainment. The lines are cleaned up as well without losing the wonderful sketch marks and watercolors. The classic look was not lost in even the slightest of ways. It was simply enhanced by the wonderful restoration. Everything about the re-mastered film is fantastic. I along with my children thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
Let’s pounce on what all is included in this outstand Special Edition…
Blu-ray extras-
Disney Intermission- Pressing “pause” brings the narrator to life and allows the audience to interact with the Hundred Acre Wood gang. There is a variety of different activities that pop up while waiting for that popcorn to finish popping!
Pooh Play-Along- Just in case you didn’t need to “pause” the film you still get a chance to play along with Pooh and his friends. The narrator once again guides a young audience through the little activities.
5 “Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” Shorts: “If I Wasn’t So Small,” “Piglet’s Drawings,” “The Expedition,” “Geniuses” & “The Honey Song”
“A Day for Eeyore”- Classic Animated Short
“The Story Behind the Masterpiece”- Making of Featurette
“The Winnie the Pooh Theme Song”- Performance by Carly Simon
DVD extras-
“Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh”- “Geniuses”
“The Winnie the Pooh Theme Song”- Performance by Carly Simon
Digital Copy-
The digital copy has all of the same extras as the Blu-ray disc minus the Disney Intermission
Bonus! This combo pack also includes an exclusive and adorable little free in-pack kit! How fun is that? I thought the little thing was absolutely adorable!
There is also a great little coupon for “The Tigger Movie” & “Winnie the Pooh.” These are two of the previous films Disney restored and re-released. You can’t have just one of them! You might as well stock up on them all! Christmas is just right around the corner and these would make the perfect gift for the little ones.
