As a fan of Winnie the Pooh, 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' was always one of my favourite shows as a child. Not all childhood favourites have held up, but 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is one of the strongest examples of those that have.
While the original three 60s-70s short films ('Honey Tree', 'Blustery Day' and 'Tigger Too') and the 1977 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' are just a little better, 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is one of the Winnie the Pooh franchise's high points. 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is, as said a few times already, a rare example of a show with not a bad episode for the whole four seasons it ran, and has something for kids and adults alike. Both "The Party Poohper" and "The Old SwitcheRoo" are classics of the show.
The animation in both episodes is very bright, well drawn and colourful, everything looking lush, detailed and smooth, it's hard to say which is better animated because they are about equal. The music is playfully jaunty and beautifully orchestrated, enhancing sadder moments with poignant and particularly lush and emotional scoring, whimsical parts with an energy but also pathos and the more playful moments with a jaunty touch. The theme tune is very rousing and one of the catchiest theme songs of any animated show of the late 80s.
Writing has a perfect mix of whimsy, drollness, wit, charm and childhood innocence, while both stories are also beautifully told, simple but always charming and light-hearted. This is especially true for "Party Poohper", though admittedly "The Old SwitcheRoo" is the funnier episode, with the main plot line making for a hilarious and very sweet episode.
"Party Poohper's" story is the definition of cuteness, but it manages to do it without being cloying. Another source of the cuteness are the little bunnies, they are simply adorable, then again I have a thing for animated white rabbits with pink eyes. The rest of the characters are delightful with Rabbit's increasing frustration and Pooh's endearing way of getting things wrong(ie. using too many eggs for the cake). Tigger, my favourite character, as always is very funny especially with the amusing but true "When a Tigger gives a party, he just opens the door and hopes for the best". Also wouldn't say no to Piglet decorating my house.
The characters are all delightful as is their chemistry which in some way anchors the show, while the voice acting is uniformly excellent, Paul Winchell, Jim Cummings, John Fiedler and Ken Samson in particular standing out.
Overall, both the episodes are very cute and extremely funny. Two of the show's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
While the original three 60s-70s short films ('Honey Tree', 'Blustery Day' and 'Tigger Too') and the 1977 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' are just a little better, 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is one of the Winnie the Pooh franchise's high points. 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is, as said a few times already, a rare example of a show with not a bad episode for the whole four seasons it ran, and has something for kids and adults alike. Both "The Party Poohper" and "The Old SwitcheRoo" are classics of the show.
The animation in both episodes is very bright, well drawn and colourful, everything looking lush, detailed and smooth, it's hard to say which is better animated because they are about equal. The music is playfully jaunty and beautifully orchestrated, enhancing sadder moments with poignant and particularly lush and emotional scoring, whimsical parts with an energy but also pathos and the more playful moments with a jaunty touch. The theme tune is very rousing and one of the catchiest theme songs of any animated show of the late 80s.
Writing has a perfect mix of whimsy, drollness, wit, charm and childhood innocence, while both stories are also beautifully told, simple but always charming and light-hearted. This is especially true for "Party Poohper", though admittedly "The Old SwitcheRoo" is the funnier episode, with the main plot line making for a hilarious and very sweet episode.
"Party Poohper's" story is the definition of cuteness, but it manages to do it without being cloying. Another source of the cuteness are the little bunnies, they are simply adorable, then again I have a thing for animated white rabbits with pink eyes. The rest of the characters are delightful with Rabbit's increasing frustration and Pooh's endearing way of getting things wrong(ie. using too many eggs for the cake). Tigger, my favourite character, as always is very funny especially with the amusing but true "When a Tigger gives a party, he just opens the door and hopes for the best". Also wouldn't say no to Piglet decorating my house.
The characters are all delightful as is their chemistry which in some way anchors the show, while the voice acting is uniformly excellent, Paul Winchell, Jim Cummings, John Fiedler and Ken Samson in particular standing out.
Overall, both the episodes are very cute and extremely funny. Two of the show's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
