Pinocchio

How many children got traumatized by Lampwick's metamorphosis into a donkey? Although I have to say that it’s the sounds of Geppetto’s workshop that have lingered most vividly in my memory, for reasons completely unknown. The scene with Pinocchio was also particularly memorable. From a technical standpoint, the gap with Snow White is quite noticeable. The vintage charm gives way to a decidedly more modern approach in line with the majority of the classics to follow. However, I must admit that I felt pretty exhausted by the end. There’s no way Pinocchio can be adapted without getting away from its episodic nature, but the various phases unfold and connect in a rather mechanical manner, with Pinocchio making a significant impact only in the finale. Jiminy provides some delightful comic relief (and is much hornier than I remembered), but as Pinocchio’s conscience, he does nothing at all. Pinocchio makes a mistake, faces some traumatic consequences, and the fairy either intervenes or tells him what to do next. Even the nose gimmick felt a little forced, as if it had to be there because it’s in the checklist, regardless of its connections to the rest of the plot.

The value of honesty. The movie does a great job of 'teaching' this message. Some songs are very catchy, and it has good animation work. I recommend it.