Pinocchio

1940

Director: Hamilton Luske / Ben Sharpsteen

Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures / Walt Disney Pictures

Key Elements: Story – Characters – Concept – Message – Music

My Review:

I am surprised by how many people don’t like this movie. I love it.

To me, it makes a lot of statements about growing up – about how we often fail – multiple times – before we really catch on. It’s a journey.

The biggest idea is one I’ve heard other places. If we want to be something, we should act like we already are. Pinocchio only becomes a real when he starts acting really human - putting others before himself.

Also, there’s some beautiful quintessentially Disney artwork in this movie’s detailed backgrounds.

Trailer:



Quotes:

• Little puppet made of pine, awake. The gift of life is thine.
• Now, remember, Pinocchio, be a good boy. And always let your conscience be your guide.
• A boy who won't be good, might just as well be made of wood.
• A lie keeps growing and growing until it's as plain as the nose on your face.
• He's my conscience. He tells me what's right and wrong.
• Give a bad boy enough rope, and he'll soon make a jackass of himself.Prove yourself brave, truthful and unselfish…

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