Amazon.com: This third installment of the Disney Pooh series, first released in 1974, is perhaps the liveliest, in part because the hyperactively bouncy stuffed tiger of the title seems tailor-made for animation. The story line, in which Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and company have to come to terms with the disruptive new presence in the Hundred Acre Wood, could almost be described as morally uplifting. And the character's theme song, "The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers," is the only really memorable number in the entire series; your kid will be singing it for days. The throaty tones of Paul Winchell, as Tigger, are a definite asset--and voice choices are by no means a neutral issue. When Disney chose the familiar tenor of in-house voiceover performer Sterling Holloway for the title character, it was a good example of what the politically minded call an "appropriative" gesture: a way of enveloping A.A. Milne's great children's book hero, of transforming him instantly into a generic Disney character. (You would never guess from the Disney renditions of Christopher that in the books, originally published in the 1920s, everybody was British.) The marketing machinations came full circle when Disney purchased rights to the original drawings by illustrator Ernest Shephard; merchandise depicting the two versions of the characters are now sold side by side in The Disney Store, like so many cans of New and Classic Coke. --David Chute
If you have a child that is 1-3 years of age, then classic Pooh videos are a must for your collection. Your child will fall in love with the characters, the songs, and the storyline. I really like the length of the videos as well (not too long, but not too short either...you parents know what I mean).
Bottom line: This a good, wholesome Pooh adventure that your child will love!
A story worth buying! This is the third story released by Disney in 1974, and is one that is worth buying for kids and adults. They will be fascinated by the unique story and all of the original voices and the color and the fabulous illustrations.
The story really comes to life with the voices of Sterling Holloway as Pooh, Paul Winchell as Tigger, and Junius Matthews as Rabbit. Those are the classic voices.
It contains a lot of action, from the beginning when they take Tigger on a long explore and lose him there, to the end when Tigger promises never to bounce again. This story will fascinate children of all ages. I love the story. If you have kids, you should buy them this story, and add it to your collection.
Tiggers are wonderful things! I remember being a little kid and eating homemade fudge while watching this awesome movie! My little sister was a Tigger fanatic and all of us loved this movie! It reprises some of the atmosphere of its predecessor (Blustery Day) wbat with the "Tiggers" song and some of the 'creepiness' of scenes like Rabbit in the woods and of Pooh & Piglet circling round the sand pit and being afraid of "jagulars", as well as the almost-bittersweetness at the end (in this case, Rabbit retracting his demand that Tigger never bounce again). It's hard to explain, but I think that anyone who loves these classic movies will agree with me and know what I'm getting at! All in all, it retains some of the almost-spooky appeal of Blustery Day, but also has more light humor and not as sad storylines. Great movie for young kids!
Winnie Magic This is my children's favourite Winnie Pooh story, and is one they watch over and over. Magic!
Tiggerific! We bought this for our 20 mo. old daughter and she loves it. My husband and I have seen it a million times and it is still great. This one has the original voices of the characters and is just like I remember as a child. A real winner.