The Bad: Some people consider this one of Disney's best movies – I am not one of them. The 'hero' is extremely unlikeable. The situations Pinocchio ends up in are borderline terrifying (both for a child, and for an adult who can think through the deeper implications of kidnapping/slavery). Those who are evil in the movie don't end up punished, they simply seem to get away with it. Most of the songs are not enjoyable. The drinking and smoking don't bother me, personally, although they are shown in a very positive light at first ("Look kids, on Pleasure Island, you can do whatever you want, and that means you can finally get that cigar and whiskey you've always been craving!").The Good:I believe this is supposed to be viewed as a morality tale – like Aesop's Fables – and as such this movie defies several "normal" Disney conventions. For example, it appears that bad behavior (such as telling lies or being selfish) is the true villain. And, like any morality tale, it is meant as a lesson. Granted, the moral of the story is a good one (dealing with bravery, truthfulness, and selflessness along with the idea of not trusting strangers) although it comes across as very heavy-handed. The song "When you wish upon a star" is extremely lovely and timeless. The Mom view:I can admire this movie's unique story, but I don't find it in any way appropriate for young children. As a parent, I find Geppetto, to be the most sympathetic character and one who should be the true hero of the story, despite his lack of screen-time. And his struggles with his child might be a good allegory for all parents who have kids who make devastatingly bad choices. For older kids, this might be a creative way for a parent to discuss some relevant issues such as peer pressure.

Pinocchio is probably not one of my favorite Disney movies, but it has a special place in my heart. It has one the most visually pleasing scenes in any Disney animated movie. It is when Jiminy comes to Gepetto's house and sees all the different clocks there. I just find it so beautifully detailed and pleasantly colourful. The time Pinocchio spends on Pleasure Island is also a special moment to me, because I was frightened by the sight of Lampwick turning into a donkey and later when we get to see all the other boys' fates. A landmark in animation and a timeless classic to be enjoyed by everyone even 77 years later. Of the earliest Disney animated movies, Pinocchio and Dumbo share the place as my favorite.

Pinocchio is a puppet who, magically, came to life, but it needs the help of Jiminy Cricket to avoid doing bad things. This is one of the most famous earlier films from Disney Studios, inspired by the Italian fable of Carlo Collodi and adapted by Ted. Sears. The direction was in charge of Norman Ferguson's team.This is an important piece of culture, more than just an animated film. Even today, Pinocchio's lies are part of the collective popular imagination, and its not rare to see it applied in other contexts, such as in the protests against government or one of its ministers. Its also not uncommon to hear comparisons between Jiminy Cricket and anyone notable for responsibility and seriousness. The script of this film doesn't portray faithfully the tale of Collodi, but recreates it and rewrites it, giving it a much more didactic and educational aspect. That makes this movie a very good help for parents in their task, always thorny, of educate.The work of the voices is very good and drawings, made the old fashioned way, show us some of the most interesting scenes of the early films of this iconic studio. The use of color was done intelligently. The songs are excellent, some of them have become unmistakable. Pinocchio is, today as it was for decades, one of the compelling films of childhood of many grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren, passing from generation to generation.

A living puppet (Dickie), with the help of a cricket (Cliff Edwards) as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.This film came out in 1940, which makes it 75 years old as I write this review in 2015. It could just as easily be five or ten years old, because the film has not aged a day. In fact, if anything, it has only grown in stature. The character of Pinocchio is legendary, and today that is almost universally because of the cartoon and not the original story.Some of the songs are timeless, most notably "When You Wish Upon a Star". To a lesser agree, "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide". These are just great tunes that are rarely found in films anymore, certainly not songs that become part of the popular culture and consciousness.