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Pinocchio : Special Edition [1940] | |
Pinocchio___Special starring: Marion Darlington, Cliff Edwards, Walter Catlett, Don Brodie, Charles Judels directed by: Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen List Price: £14.99 Price: £8.94 You Save: £6.05 (40%)Used Price: £1.31 Third Party New Price: £8.94 Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 5017182023920 Format: Animated, PAL Label: Walt Disney Home Video Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video Release Date: March 03, 2003 Sales Rank: 4 Studio: Walt Disney Home Video Theatrical Release Date: February 09, 1940 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: This legendary animated feature is surely beyond criticism by now and, furthermore, it's unlikely that we'll see such forceful narrative in a kids' cartoon ever again. Disney's treatment of Collodi's story of the little wooden puppet who wants nothing more than to be a real boy is always guaranteed to have audiences entranced. While some of the movie's success is derived from its liberal use of the kind of imagery no children's film-maker would even attempt to get past the storyboard stage today--a mysterious island where children smoke cigars, get drunk and turn into donkeys, a monstrous, malicious sea-creature which is devoid of any trace of cuddliness and a pair of villains who routinely abduct children, to give just a few examples--the characters are depicted with the finest attention to detail, most of the songs have become classics in their own right ("When You Wish Upon a Star" being only one of many) and the graceful, stylised animation positively glows with fine detail. Essential family viewing. --Roger Thomas Walt Disney Home Video See more information on Pinocchio : Special Edition [1940] at Amazon UK or at Amazon.com Average Rating:  Rating:  - my kids didn't enjoy this onenow it may be a classic, but i'm afraid i was really disappointed with this film. my 5 yr old was frankly bored watching this, it was very slow to get moving. the story line was not what i was expecting. the jimmney cricket / conscience was to abstract for him to understand in the way it was presented. and there was a terrible bit later on with pinnochio getting drunk and smoking cigars. that bit raised a few tricky questions. what i had expected the main story line to be - pinnochio's nose growing long when he lied, occured only once for about 20 seconds in the middle of the film and never again. we will not be watching this one again sadly not enjoyable or educational Rating:  - PURE DISNEY MAGICSuch animation seems to be dwindling today when looking at- and thinking a lot about- Pinocchio, one of the real landmarks that Walt Disney ever produced. It might have not sparked up as much fascination when it was first released as Snow White and Dumbo did (apparently this and Fantasia did poorly on first release), but over time it's definitely got its place in the pantheon of truly wonderful works by the company. It tells a story that even babies can grasp- something that isn't really real that wants to be so for his creator. In fact, this is probably one of the most palatable stories for kids, about the dire straits of not just trying to fit in, but being a kid and still having to learn responsibilities, truth and courage. Of course, few kids will ever see their friends turn into donkeys or get thrown into the belly of a whale. But it's such out-of-this-world things that make the film so fantastic and terrifying in equal measure. It might lack the overall surreal whammy of Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland, yet in a small group of leaving a lasting impact Pinocchio has its unique bits. It's got about all that someone could ask for with an animated film, for kids and adults alike. It's got plenty of colorful side characters, both sweet and clumsy and goofy and smart (all taking up the animals like Figaro, the Goldfish, and especially the iconic Jiminy Cricket), as well as ignorant, villainous and evil (Lampwick, Stromboli and Honest John among others). All of these ... Read More Rating: - Good all-time classicTo tell you the truth, all these modern-day cartoons get me so annoyed at the fact that they are computer generated and churned out by the thousand. This all-time classic however was one of [if not the] first drawn-out animated Walt Disney cartoons, and it`s a world away from what kids watch these days. It actually has some educational value, and is beautifully hand-drawn. The cartoon is hardly a short one by any means and has a great story-line to go along with the orchestral music. The only let-downs which helped contribute towards me giving it a 4 star rating were Pinocchio himself looking pretty silly and far-fetched and the fact that it`s a video tape and not a DVD. Anyway, a great tape for all the family. Rating: - Little Wooden Head Is A Winner!!!!Having just ead "evil castus" review i have to say and i dont mean to offend evil cactus but his review is most probably one of the most ignorant i have ever read. I have a new appreciation for this movie since I discovered that Pinochhio is not really a little boy, but indeed a Teenager! He goes through all the typical teenage crises such as lying to get his own way, bunking school, seeking to live life for pleasure, and wanting to be a famous star He argues with his conscience (Jiminey Crickett) through all his crises. He doesn't become a "real boy" (man) until he does something selfless, risking his own life to save his own father. It is a brilliant analogy of the journey of a teenager from childhood to adulthood! so reading "evil cactus review and him quoting this disney film is for babies needs to sit back and watch it again and take note and realise that disney is for children and adults alike and also see that pinocchio is indeed something special and its not just about visuals but its also about morals and children can learn something from watching it Rating: - Pinocchio a classic from Walt Disney"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything you heart desires will come to you." You've heard this song on the Disneyland and Superbowl commercials, but do you remember where it came from? It came from this cartoon, Pinocchio, Walt Disney's second feature to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1940. I repeat 1940!! Wow and to this day ,Pinocchio still stands out as one of the greatest movies of all time. This opinion is about the 60th anniversay version of Pinocchio with THX sound and Remastered visual footage. It even has a bonus at the end about the making of Pinocchio!!! Wow. This was a Christmas gift for my best friend and she loved it, and I can see why. Pinocchio is filled with dazzling animation,music and filled with so much fun and happyness that at the end of the movie , you will feel like wishing upon a star youreself. Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet made by toymaker Geppeto (Christian Rub) who wants his own son. Geppeto makes one wish, to have his own son. Geppeto gets his wish when the Blue Fairy brings Pinocchio to life!!! It took nearly 700 animators and technicians to bring Pinocchio to life and the hard work definitely shows!!! People can say whatever they want about Disney current movies, true they lack a certain magic unlike their cherish cartoon like Pinocchio, but Disney is one of a few companies that has a SOLID record of making Cartoon Classics that are loved by ... Read More Pinocchio___SpecialPinocchio : Special Edition [1940] | |
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