Pinocchio [G]

Relive the beautiful story about the little puppet that could. In this platinum edition, celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the Walt Disney masterpiece that taught the world to believe in their dreams and wish upon a star. Join Pinocchio as he learns the morals he needs to become a real boy. 

And here we go again everyone, another Disney classic to add to the collection. Not my favourite Disney film, but it has got some very strong messages in it that you don’t see a lot in today’s society. 

Geppetto is a wonderful maker of toys who longs to have a son of his own. In an attempt to achieve this, he creates Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet. After celebrating the completion of Pinocchio, Geppetto makes a wish that Pinocchio might one day be a real boy and his very own son. And since Geppetto has brought so much joy and laughter to others during his life, the Blue Fairy decides that he deserves to have his wish come true. She blesses Pinocchio with life, but in order for him to become a real boy, he must prove that he is brave, truthful and unselfish. And to teach Pinocchio the difference between right and wrong, the Blue Fairy appoints a cricket by the name of Jiminy Cricket to be Pinocchio’s conscience, to lead him down the straight and narrow path. But unfortunately the straight and narrow path is riddled with temptations, and what is Pinocchio to do when the urge becomes too strong? 

Pinocchio stands apart from other Disney films, I think, because it is guided by morals and the film aims to teach children those morals that will make them model citizens in society. Through wonderful animation, loveable characters, and catchy songs, the audience is taught to put the good of others before their own, not to tell lies, to believe in their dreams, and to listen to their conscience. 

Hands down, Pinocchio embodies powerful messages and is a truly remarkable story. I think that’s probably why the tune that plays when we see the Disney castle before most Disney movies, is When You Wish Upon a Star, the main song used in this movie. 

Filled with loveable characters, bravery, songs, dancing, and a number of nasty villains, Pinocchio is a timeless Disney classic that will live on through the ages.