“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh
I was just a little girl when I first fell in love with the magic and simplicity of Winnie the Pooh. He seemed, at once, to be surrounded by friends who understood him, he had a special way of making the mundane magical, and the little bits of wisdom he and his motley crew imparted were ones that have continued to resonate with me as I grew up. They spoke of friendship, of gratitude, of stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing the stillness and seeing the beauty in self.
In fact, my very first best friend – way back in kindergarten – shared the name of my beloved Christopher Robin. In my imagination, he and I explored the Hundred Acre Woods, while the reality was our school sandbox and playground.
Domhnall Gleeson and Will Tilston in the film GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. Photo by David Appleby. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved
I don’t know if I ever realized that A.A. Milne plucked Winnie and Kanga, Piglet and Rabbit, Tigger and Owl…not so much from his own imagination, but that of his son, Christopher Robin.
“We didn’t realize we were making memories, we were just having fun.” Christopher Robin
Young Christopher has always been real to me, but not REAL. And, in fact, without spoiling the plot, I must share that he is, in some ways beautifully real and in others a treasure of whatever direction your imagination takes.
Piglet: “How do you spell love?” Pooh: “You don’t spell it, you feel it.”
There is a disheartening and painful disconnect between parent and child…a reminder, to me at least, to stop, play and appreciate their youth and heart before it is gone.
Will Tilston and Domhnall Gleeson in the film GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. Photo by David Appleby. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved
But, much like you and I always count on Pooh to be, it is honest.
I was honored to be a guest at the premiere and red carpet gala of Goodbye Christopher Robin in New York City this past week.
– New York, NY – 10/11/17 – FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES presents “GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN” New York Special Screening & Reception
– Pictured: Margot Robbie , Domhnall Gleeson, Will Tilston and Kelly MacDonald
– Photo by: Dave Allocca/Starpix
-Location: Astor Hall at The New York Public Library
Vicki Pepperdine, Will Tilston and Margot Robbie in the film GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. Photo by David Appleby. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?”
Goodbye Christopher Robin opened in a few select cities on October 13th, but will open in many more on October 20th.
Put Goodbye Christopher Robin on your Must-See list.
I too share a love of Pooh! Sounds like a great movie!
It is so good – you will have to let me know what you think if you have a chance to see it.
This looks like a great movie to see with the kids. I’ve always loved Winnie the Pooh and friends.
I have always loved Pooh as well….I’m taking Delaney tonight – she is excited.
That looks like an AMAZING event. Can’t wait to see this movie!
I think you will love it – the nostalgic feeling is strong.
I definitely want to see this movie. It looks so fabulous.
It truly is so wonderful. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
I am so excited to see this! Winnie-the-Pooh was one of my favorites growing up. I’ve never been able to capture that same kind of magic. I can’t wait to see the family behind the books!
I have to be honest – I knew NOTHING about the story-behind-the-story, so was both fascinated and a touch saddened to know that one of my favorite characters has a challenging origin….but the story is told in such a real and lovely way.
It sounds like a really touching movie and it’s definitely different from what we got used to. I’m really interested in watching this one. I like the cast as well and the story line too.
That is the prefect word – the movie was touching. And lovely. I was so fascinated to learn everything that went in to the creation of Pooh.
I have been looking forward to this movie ever since I heard about it. I am a huge fan of all things Winnie the Pooh, and think it will be a fun date night movie for me and the hubs.
Honestly – I love that the movie is raw and real….that as much as Pooh always represented everything light and good in the world, that there is more to the story that just that.
Wish I would have known you were here, I am based in NYC. I have been living for Margot Robbie’s Butterfly Dress!
Her dress is glorious, isn’t it? I couldn’t stop staring. Hoping to be back in NYC again soon 🙂
I’m really interested in seeing this movie. I have heard that it is really emotional!
It IS quite emotional….but I love the honesty you see in the film….
I seriously can’t wait to see this movie. I love the story behind the story.
That is just how I felt about it – learning the ‘story behind the story’….
I am really looking forward to seeing this movie. I feel as if it may become a classic that families will watch over and over.
What I love most about the movie is its honesty. I never knew the backstory of my favorites – and this tells it beautifully (and it is shot in the real Hundred Acre Woods)
I don’t think I’ve heard of this but now I’m really interested to see it. The group was such a huge part of our culture and it would be nice to see this completely, true to the core version of it.
They were a big part of my upbringing as well – so I did love learning the full story – and that they didn’t gloss it over to make it sound perfect.
This really spiked my interest. Winnie the Pooh was a household name and I would want to know how it came to be. I am excited to watch this movie. Thanks for letting me know.
That’s exactly how I felt before I saw it – I was so curious about the back-story….hope you get a chance to see it.
I didn’t even know about this until now! This is definitely something that’s going on my list.
If you have a chance, (and especially if you were a Pooh fan growing up – or now) definitely add it to your list. It is a good one.
Oh this looks like a movie that we take the whole family to. Will check to see what theatre will have it in our area.
It really is a great movie – so hope you and your family are able to add it to your list.