Chrisopher Robin: Not so silly bear

Christopher Robin is all grown up. The little boy who inspired his dad to write the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh books is married with a child of his own. He's been to war and holds down a soul-crushing job in London.

Winnie to the rescue?

Unfortunately the honey-guzzling old bear can't save this movie from mediocrity. Ewan McGregor almost accomplishes this feat. And Owl, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore are on hand in animated form to help out. But, alas, a new script would be required. And to add to the movie's miseries, World War II battle field scenes are just not the stuff of children's flicks.

What were they thinking?