Pinocchio [1940 film]
by Ben Sharpsteen (Director, Director), Aurelius Battaglia (Screenwriter), William Cottrell (Screenwriter), Otto Englander (Screenwriter), Hamilton Luske (Director), Joseph Sabo (Screenwriter), Ted Sears (Screenwriter)
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Woodcarver Geppetto has pets Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. He has just made a little wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Wishing upon a star before he goes to bed, Geppetto wishes that Pinocchio would become a real boy. As Geppetto sleeps, the Blue Fairy arrives and partially grants his wish. Pinocchio can come to life, but he must prove himself worthy before becoming a real boy. He will require some guidance, and Jiminy Cricket agrees to act as his conscience. After some unfortunate show more incidents, Pinocchio finds himself in trouble. The Blue Fairy appears. Pinocchio lies to her and his nose grows. He is forgiven, but warned not to lie again. show lessTags
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This movie is dated in quite a few places - but then, it was made in 1940. This is also one of these movies that's actually better than the crappy remake Disney did of it, though the scene with the donkeys in this film is soooooo fucked up, lol.
A puppet comes to life and is given a cricket for a conscience.
Not bad as far as Disney movies go. Apart from the music (the score in particular is really great), there's nowhere near the quality of craftsmanship that went into Snow White.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: A
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: D
Music: A
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 2.8/4
Not bad as far as Disney movies go. Apart from the music (the score in particular is really great), there's nowhere near the quality of craftsmanship that went into Snow White.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: A
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: D
Music: A
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 2.8/4
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Walt Disney. Los Clásicos. Núm 2
The story tells how a disobedient puppet becomes a boy (after first becoming a donkey). The tale is just too heavy-handed for modern audiences of whatever age. Time and again, Pinocchio promises to obey instructions, go to school, study hard, etc., then becomes distracted. He yields to temptation. Each time he does, disaster strikes. He is cheated. He is taken prisoner. He is nearly eaten. He is swallowed by a fish. He is, as mentioned, turned into a donkey. And of course, when he lies, his nose grows to uncommon lengths. The film's lesson is made clear and obvious to anyone. The golden rule works best for all. Those who disobey will get in trouble. Liars pay for their sins.
Aug 26, 2025English (UK)
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- Pinocchio [1940 film]
- Original title
- Pinocchio
- Original publication date
- 1940-02-07; 1940-02-23 (USA) (USA)
- People/Characters
- Pinocchio (Dickie Jones); Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards); Geppetto (Christian Rub); J. Worthington "Honest John" Foulfellow (Walter Catlett); Stromboli (Charles Judels); Coachman (Charles Judels) (show all 8); Blue Fairy (Evelyn Venable); Monstro
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- Italy
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- 19th century
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- Pinocchio (1940 | IMDb)
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- [after singing "When You Wish Upon a Star"] Pretty, huh? I'll bet a lot of you folks don't believe that, about a wish comin' true, do ya? Well, I didn't, either. Of course, I'm just a cricket singing my way from hearth to hea... (show all)rth, but let me tell you what made me change my mind.
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- Disney's 1940 animated movie directed by Ben Sharpsteen
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