Review of Pinocchio (1940) by Kevin L — 12 Dec 2009
THE GOOD.
- Technically brilliant: animation, style, voice work, music and pacing are top notched.
- Pushes the G-Rated envelope: I never expected to see kids smoke or hear the word "jackass" in a Disney cartoon!
- Unlike Arthur in the Sword in the Stone, I liked how Pinocchio really does grow and learn in the movie.
- Gepetto is one of the most likable characters in Disney history, and steals the spotlight.
THE BAD.
- I didn't really connect emotionally. Maybe because I expected too much, or being that I was watching this for the first time as an adult, "When You Wish Upon a Star" had lost its meaning after hearing it the umpteenth time.
- I'm not a fan of Fairy God Mothers, and didn't care for the Blue Fairy's deus ex-style rescues. Let Pinocchio and Jiminy figure out the solution themselves! XD.
- A few "That Can't Happen Even If This Is a Cartoon!" moments.
- The ending seemed to be missing . . something.
THE INTERESTING.
- Who knew that Jiminy was such a playa? He was eyeing everything from marionettes to the Blue Fairy!
This review of Pinocchio (1940) was written by Kevin L on 12 Dec 2009.
Pinocchio has generally received very positive reviews.
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