Pinocchio (1940)
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Reviews Counted:37
Fresh:37
Rotten:0
Average Rating:9/10
Consensus: Ambitious, adventurous, and sometimes frightening, Pinocchio arguably represents the pinnacle of Disney's collected works -- it’s beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: Based on an 1800s story by Carlo Collodi, it stars Jiminy Cricket (voiced by Cliff Edwards) as a vagabond insect who spends a rainy night at the shop of toymaker Geppetto. The Blue Fairy brings a... [More]
Starring: Dick Jones, Christian Rub, Cliff Edwards, Evelyn Venable
Director: Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske
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Reviews for Pinocchio
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One of the crown jewels of American cinema, and arguably the most beautiful animated movie in history. Full Review |
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Dreams are something we all need to have, irrespective of age; this uplifting fable reminds us of that. Full Review |
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Continues to shine bright as one of the most magical and delightful films in the Disney animated library. Full Review |
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Pinocchio is above all a cautionary story of the dangers that lurk beyond the comforting arms of the family. Full Review |
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A+ |
In spirit a classical European fairy tale, full of wonder and terror … a pinnacle of artistic achievement that, after Bambi, classic Disney would never even try to match again. Full Review |
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4/4 |
The original Scared Straight! Full Review |
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It's still amazing to watch the sheer delight in movement and the sheer joy in decorating the frame with colors and shapes. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Nope, no perverted subtext here. Full Review |
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Pinocchio is a substantial piece of entertainment for young and old. Full Review |
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The charm, humor and loving care with which it treats its inanimate characters puts it in a class by itself. Full Review |
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5/5 |
It still is the best thing Mr. Disney has done and therefore the best cartoon ever made. Full Review |
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Probably shows Disney's virtues and vices more clearly than any other cartoon. Full Review |
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A witty, touching, beautifully composed fable with strong biblical undertones. Full Review |
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The moral lessons include a literalization of metaphors about lying and other forms of misbehaving, and the grasp of a little boy's emotions and behavior often borders on the uncanny. Full Review |
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Can be enjoyed by both the young and old for its fine detailed craftsmanship and pleasing fairytale story. Full Review |
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3/4 |
For today's knotty kids, Pinocchio's tale still has a few lessons, especially for little boys who lie, ditch school and go to amusement parks. Full Review |
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5/5 |
Possibly the best Disney animated feature
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