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Counterpoint: Artificial Perfection: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” As a period drama, some of the events that seem to occur seem a little too perfect, a little too romantic.

●●●●○ In Simon Curtis’ newest film, Goodbye Christopher Robin, the world’s best-loved literary character is brought to life. This film captures the writer A.A. Milne’s (Domhnall Gleeson) life after the first World War, who is deeply affected by his harrowing … Continue reading Counterpoint: Artificial Perfection: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” As a period drama, some of the events that seem to occur seem a little too perfect, a little too romantic.

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Point: War, Innocence and Celebrity: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” Will Tilston’s Christopher Robin encapsulates the innocence and petulance of childhood; through him we watch Christopher Robin’s transition from ordinary little boy to international icon, as he is plucked from childhood and dropped into celebrity.

●●●●○ Goodbye Christopher Robin, a biopic about the life of A.A. Milne, power of imagination, the crisis of celebrity, and the importance of childhood. Domhnall Gleeson’s Milne is a man struggling with PTSD and what it means to be a … Continue reading Point: War, Innocence and Celebrity: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” Will Tilston’s Christopher Robin encapsulates the innocence and petulance of childhood; through him we watch Christopher Robin’s transition from ordinary little boy to international icon, as he is plucked from childhood and dropped into celebrity.