Pinocchio
1940 Directed by Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen
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For anyone who has ever wished upon a star.
Lonely toymaker Geppetto has his wishes answered when the Blue Fairy arrives to bring his wooden puppet Pinocchio to life. Before becoming a real boy, however, Pinocchio must prove he's worthy as he sets off on an adventure with his whistling sidekick and conscience, Jiminy Cricket. From Stromboli's circus to Pleasure Island, Pinocchio is tested by many temptations, but slowly learns how to navigate right from wrong. With a few mishaps along the way, Geppetto's "little woodenhead" finally gets it right, proving that when you wish upon a star dreams really can come true!
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I haven't seen this film since I was a young lad, which is probably the reason why I still get sweaty palms during the Pleasure Island section. Especially that Alexander kid, the donkey that can still talk, he terrorised my childhood.
You know who could nail a Pinocchio reboot? Guillermo Del Toro. I can quite easily imagine him directing the escape from Monstro and the donkey transformations. I'm surprised he hasn't done it already.
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Film #2 on my "Oh shit... I'm 30 in a few weeks" mission.
I was going to start this review with a tongue-in-cheek dig at Geppetto. Maybe cracking wise about how he's a fruity old European pedophile or something. But as the movie started I decided to give him some backstory to lay foundations as to why he wanted a child in his elderly life.
So, Geppetto worked hard his whole life but eventually found love with a homely woman from a neighbouring village. They married and lived quite happily, but sadly she died young after being bashed over the head by a toppled grandfather clock.
Now a heirless Geppetto spends his days forging time pieces. Sad and desperately alone… -
Como um filme para crianças, ele tem um conceito perfeito. Consegue ser divertido, ao passo em que passa uma valiosa lição para as crianças. Uma aula de conscienciologia.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Perturbadora, oscura e igualmente encantadora y mágica. De las mejores de la historia de la compañía, sin duda.
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Very good.
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"Whew. What they can't do these days." A sentiment that applies equally to this film, as powerful, haunting, and frightening now as it was when I was a kid watching it in theaters during one of its many reissues. Disney's best hand-drawn animated film to date, and one of the all-time classics.
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A bright and energetic tale of youth and mischief from the House of Mouse.
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The animation has held up remarkably well. Wish I could say the same for the message: "Be a good boy or your body will change in horrifying ways." No better way to paralyze kids with fear.
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One of Disney's absolute classics, Pinocchio is a very touching and inspiring film of chasing ones dreams and not only is relatable to each and everyone of us, it also represents Disney as a company. Every single song in this is fantastic and one of which, When you wish upon a star, is one of the greatest movie songs ever made. The animation is flawless, it is some of Disney's finest work which is an incredible achievement for its 1940 release. The characters and narrative are beautiful with some of Disney's finest in the likes of Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Geppetto and Figaro. It has one for the most horrifying scenes from a non-horror film ever and I think you all…
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Second in our Disney marathon. The technical advancements since Snow White are remarkable. Disney does more with character and nuance in this one than Snow White. Cliff Edwards is phenomenal. This was the first film I ever saw in theatres. It's also my earliest memory. I was two years old. I still love it.
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Fantástica remasterización y como no, película. No la veía desde hacia años y muchas de las cosas no las recordaba.
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One of Disney's greatest achievements.
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Possibly Disney's greatest film, Pinocchio is filled to the brim with the magic of childhood, the charm of virtue, and the beauty of life. A truly incredible piece of art.
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"Now, remember, Pinocchio: be a good boy. And always let your conscience be your guide."