Review of Pinocchio (1940) by Aaron A — 17 Apr 2011
"Little puppet made of pine, awake. The gift of life is thine.".
A puppet boy wants to be a real boy.
The characters are exceptionally memorable, with animation that is still charming and warm even by today's standards. Though many people instantly think of Pinocchio as the tale about telling the truth, the picture is so much more than a liar's bane. It's about dreams, and what could be in store for those who cheat or make short cuts in an effort to make their dreams come true. It's about the virtues of being a good boy, and the horrors of being a problem child.
This sounds like every other children's story ever released, but the hauntingly dark undertones the film employs, and the sympathy one feels for Geppetto's search for his lost son, transcends Pinocchio's genre.
Pinocchio is undoubtedly a classic, one couldn't make a better movie even if he were to wish upon a star.
This review of Pinocchio (1940) was written by Aaron A on 17 Apr 2011.
Pinocchio has generally received very positive reviews.
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