Goodbye Christopher Robin is a sad bittersweet story behind the creation of Winnie the Pooh.
Writer Alan Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) returned home after World War One suffering from shell shock and anti war sentiments. He wants peace and quiet for an environment where he could write. He decides to move to the country.
As his self absorbed wife Daphne (Margot Robbie) goes to enjoy the London high life, nanny Olive (Kelly Macdonald) goes to visit her ill mother. Milne is left to look after his son Billy Moon. As they walk in the countryside Milne creates stories based on his sons toys to entertain him.
The Pooh books are a big hit but the publicity has a negative effect on Christopher Robin as he reaches adolescence that causes a rift with his parents.
As a child I read the Winnie the Pooh books and I was aware that Christopher Robin was a real person who was still alive. The fact that he never appeared on television to discuss the books or his life was a clue that he wished to remain distant from the creations that bought him fame.
The film was a strange mixture. A damaged war veteran, a selfish wife, a cute kid and the initial creation of the creatures Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet that enchanted generations kids. It is not a children's films but as it finds its groove, a magical spark, it moves to another level where we see the negative impact of the publicity on young Billy Moon.
The film itself is all chocolate box nostalgic. Everyone is well dressed and presented, no poverty to see here.
Christopher Robin's parents do not come across well in this drama, especially the mother. The film never reallys gels and the film comes across as contrived to give it some kind of satisfactory ending which seems far removed from the truth. It should had mentioned that Alan Milne modified his anti war views and served in the Home Guard during World War Two.
Writer Alan Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) returned home after World War One suffering from shell shock and anti war sentiments. He wants peace and quiet for an environment where he could write. He decides to move to the country.
As his self absorbed wife Daphne (Margot Robbie) goes to enjoy the London high life, nanny Olive (Kelly Macdonald) goes to visit her ill mother. Milne is left to look after his son Billy Moon. As they walk in the countryside Milne creates stories based on his sons toys to entertain him.
The Pooh books are a big hit but the publicity has a negative effect on Christopher Robin as he reaches adolescence that causes a rift with his parents.
As a child I read the Winnie the Pooh books and I was aware that Christopher Robin was a real person who was still alive. The fact that he never appeared on television to discuss the books or his life was a clue that he wished to remain distant from the creations that bought him fame.
The film was a strange mixture. A damaged war veteran, a selfish wife, a cute kid and the initial creation of the creatures Winnie, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet that enchanted generations kids. It is not a children's films but as it finds its groove, a magical spark, it moves to another level where we see the negative impact of the publicity on young Billy Moon.
The film itself is all chocolate box nostalgic. Everyone is well dressed and presented, no poverty to see here.
Christopher Robin's parents do not come across well in this drama, especially the mother. The film never reallys gels and the film comes across as contrived to give it some kind of satisfactory ending which seems far removed from the truth. It should had mentioned that Alan Milne modified his anti war views and served in the Home Guard during World War Two.