About Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Pooh's Heffalump Movie is an animated film released in 2005. It’s a heartwarming story about friendship and understanding. The movie highlights the adventures of Pooh, Roo, and their friends as they set out for a Heffalump hunt. However, the tables turn when young Roo ends up finding a playful Heffalump named Lumpy. The film showcases how prejudices and fears can be overcome by friendship and understanding, stressing the idea that those who seem different on the outside may not be so different on the inside.

Making / Production

Directed by Frank Nissen and produced by DisneyToon Studios, Pooh's Heffalump Movie is based on characters from Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. It’s a G-rated movie capturing the innocence of childhood and the essence of friendship.

Actors

• Jim Cummings - He voices Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, flawlessly bringing these familiar characters to life in his own unique manner.
• Peter Cullen - He breathes life into Eeyore, maintaining the gloomy but loveable nature of the character perfectly.
• John Fiedler - His role as Piglet highlights the timidness and heart of the character.
• Kath Soucie - She wonderfully plays Kanga, bringing out the motherly love with her voice.
• Kyle Stanger - He voices the young and energetic character of Roo, capturing Roo's spirit of adventure and open-mindedness.
• Nikita Hopkins - Hopkins does an excellent job voicing the friendly Heffalump, Lumpy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first feature-length Pooh film that doesn't incorporate multiple stories.
• It’s also the last movie to feature John Fiedler as the voice of piglet; he passed away a few months after the movie was released.

Quotes

• “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” – Winnie the Pooh
• “The things that make me different are the things that make me.” – Piglet
• “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” – Eeyore

Music, Soundtrack

• “Winnie the Pooh” - The title song performed by Carly Simon contextualizes the world of Winnie the Pooh.
• “Little Mr. Roo” - Song performed by Carly Simon encapsulates Roo's zest and optimism for life.
• “The Horribly Hazardous Heffalumps!” - An instrumental ominous piece heightens the suspense and drama of Heffalump hunt.
• “The Name Game” - When Roo and Lumpy start to bond, this playful song underscores their burgeoning friendship.
• “Shoulder to Shoulder” - The finale song, again performed by Carly Simon, perfectly encapsulates the film’s themes of friendship and acceptance.