*sigh*
It really does look like a cheap Nickelodeon movie, although with a higher budget. The character designs aren't very interesting. The pig is beyond awkward and that dorky duck girl is just ugly. That last gag with the father doesn't give me much hope for the humor. The environments and the alien stuff looks really great though. The next trailer will have to really show something good as I don't see too much potential here and it's not like the talent involved has a track record that gives me confidence (like John Lasseter in the case of Cars). Depending on reviews and popular reaction, I might grab it through Netflix eventually.
I recall enjoying the Pooh TV series back when I was a kid, but this movie looks pretty lame. Is there even a plot? The Tigger Movie pulled in $45 million in 2000, so I'm sure this one will do well enough. Can't say much for the animation though, but that's to be expected when all of these features are done by the home and television departments (not that they have a 2D film animation division anymore).
I find myself so torn on the Disney issue. Their stock makes me a lot of money, but I dislike so much of their creative direction nowadays. If only they could find a way to be successful and make great animated films again.
