Review of Pinocchio (1940) by Chip M — 28 Aug 2010
I LOVE this movie. I own the 60th anniversary edition on VHS, and it is one of my very favorite Disney movies. I watched this several times as a kid, and I love watching it nowadays as well.
Where to start? The story is very touching and resonant, and the characters are charming enough (Pinocchio is likeable and vulnerable enough to make you root for him; Jiminy Cricket is a classic; Figaro and Cleo are entertaining together). The animation is GORGEOUS, by then and today's standards. While Finding Nemo sports a beautiful version of.
The underwater world with 3D animation, Pinocchio really set the standard with 2D animation. The underwater visuals are great, and while I love 3D animation, the 2D drawings achieve an effect that 3D animation can't.
One of my favorite scenes in the film (and probably the most terrifying), is when Lambwick (however you spell it) turns into a donkey. It's shot very well, and it conveys a sense of terror that was actually quite common in classic Disney movies.
To wrap this up, "When You Wish Upon a Star" is such a beautiful, nostalgic song for me. I think of my childhood every time I hear it, and even though it might not be all the way true, it's still an excellent, uplifting song. Pinocchio is a very good movie.
This review of Pinocchio (1940) was written by Chip M on 28 Aug 2010.
Pinocchio has generally received very positive reviews.
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