Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 80
    Amusing, beautifully drawn one-hour film.
  2. Reviewed by: Monica Eng
    75
    The film is more than a lesson about overcoming bigotry and ignorance. It's also just a beautifully animated romp through the world of Pooh as created by A.A. Milne.
  3. The gentle story, told via old-fashioned "flat" animation, is perfect for the very youngest viewers.
  4. Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    75
    A charmingly sweet experience.
  5. 75
    A fine afternoon at the megaplex. And it will make a welcome addition your home library when it's released on video.
  6. This nifty little addition to the Winnie the Pooh franchise boasts some nice touches.
  7. It's a charming-looking, tenderly told story about friendship and diversity.
  8. This latest adventure proves to be a suitably sweet addition to Pooh's cinematic canon.
  9. 70
    Features some charming songs by Carly Simon and is warmly animated so as to evoke nostalgia in parents.
  10. Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    70
    There's something refreshing about a traditional animated movie that tells an old-fashioned story without attempting to win over adults with double entendres or pop-culture references.
  11. 70
    Director Frank Nissen strikes a nice balance between slapstick and sentiment, and I'll admit to getting a bit choked up at the appropriate moments.
  12. A perfectly marvelous matinee option for young children.
  13. Sticking closely to formula, Disney delivers a sweet script and charming storybook backgrounds, with serviceable, if sappy, songs from Carly Simon.
  14. Reviewed by: Billy Heller
    63
    This Disney film is all pretty simple, with messages about bigotry and ignorance, friendship and growing up. But at least they don't hit you over the head with them.
  15. Delivered without irony or subtext but lots of gentle humour, a kind of family fare that is rare on the big screen these days.
  16. Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    60
    It's the perfect "smackeral" of adventure for youngsters craving Pooh Bear and his pals.
  17. 60
    It's as notable for what it isn't as for what it is, but in a field full of loud, obnoxious fare, its easygoing affability qualifies as a welcome change of pace.
  18. Pooh's Heffalump Movie is a harmless little ''ex-po-tition'' (to use a Pooh-ism). Still, making this your kids' first Pooh experience would be like weaning them on New Coke.
  19. Reviewed by: Peter Hartlaub
    50
    Will have anyone over the age of eight squirming in their seats.
  20. Still, it's hard not to long for the Pooh stories of old, those endearingly anarchic little tales that captured the wonder of a child's world without ever once condescending to it.
  21. Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    50
    So insubstantial that it practically evaporates on screen, Pooh's Heffalump Movie likely will play best with toddlers and pre-schoolers easily amused by bright colors, merry songs and lovable, huggable toon animals.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Every Pooh movie is just the same thing; the same morale is thrown in, but always with different characters. I'm startin to get boring here....
  2. Funny, charming, and heartwarming. Pooh's Heffalump Movie is short and sweet and lovely. I give this nice and very lovely film a good 70%. I recommend this film to all. Full Review »
  3. BexS
    10
    I thought it was hilarious. Although, the heffalump's voice was a bit annoying, Eeyore's ramblings were as funny as ever.