Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005)

A 'Boo' from Pooh

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

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This quickie, straight-to-video film must have been produced concurrently with Pooh's Heffalump Movie. That theatrical release was a pleasant surprise that risked upsetting the Pooh mythology and came up with a delightful new character, Lumpy the Heffalump. This new film, on the other hand, doesn't really know what it wants to accomplish. It tells the story of Lumpy's first Halloween, and to help him get over his fear, Roo tells a flashback story of how Piglet did the same. Personalities jump all over the place; characters alternately get scared and find bravery, but only when the plot depends on it. Moreover, the film casts a sour spell on Pooh, who eats all the Halloween candy and ruins the holiday for everyone. The 66-minute film moves too fast and lacks the pleasant, unfolding feel of the previous film. Still, some of the imagery is quite lovely, and it should provide a decent Halloween distraction for very young viewers. This was also the last film for John Fielder, the voice of Piglet.

DVD Details: Extras on Disney's new disc include an interactive game, and instructions for a Pooh-themed Halloween party.

Starring: Kyle Stanger, Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Jimmy Bennett, Peter Cullen, Ken Samson, Kath Soucie, David Ogden Stiers (narrator)
Written by: Evan Spiliotopoulos
Directed by: Elliot M. Bour, Saul Andrew Blinkoff
MPAA Rating: Unrated (but suitable for all ages)
Running Time: 66 minutes
Date: September 6, 2005