Review of Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) by Grant S — 30 Aug 2018

Every year we get 2 films released on similar themes, this year it's the year of Winnie the Pooh. Where as the other is a fictional tale based upon Christopher Robin losing his way, here we have a biographical tale of A.A. Milne, the man behind the bear. The film starts with A.A.Milne returning from war a damaged man, he begins to write comedy but then turns to anti-war messages that don't go down so well. He is portrayed as a cold and distant man who when his son arrives has little to do with him, as does the boy's mother and their live in nanny is given the role of mother to the young Christopher Robin. It's only when A.A.Milne is left alone with his son for a few days he is forced to get to know his son and slowly you see him begin to warm and become what a father should be. From his time spent with his son he is inspired to write the Winnie the Pooh books based upon his son and the toys he plays with. Initially meant as a story written just for his son, he publishes and it becomes a massive success. However, from here his relationship with his son deteriorates again as fame grows and the public's obsession with the boy means he can't go anywhere without being hassled and his childhood is put on hold.

It's quite a sad tale but decent performances from all meant it was a worthwhile watch about a man who I knew very little of.