Product: Pinocchio
Rating: 5.0
Breathtaking
It has been many, many years since I watched Disney's PINOCCHIO. Today, my husband, 3 year old daughter, and I sat down to watch the 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition, and we couldn't have been more delighted. The story of PINOCCHIO is timeless, and this anniversary addition could not have been lovelier.PINOCCHIO is the perennial tale of the wooden puppet who wanted to be a real boy. To become a real boy, the Blue Fairy tells Pinocchio he must prove himself to be brave, truthful, and unselfish. He has lots of bumps and misadventures along the way, but in the end, with the help of his conscious, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio's wish comes true.My wee one was absolutely entranced by PINOCCHIO; her eyes were riveted to the screen. She was completely absorbed in the story. I have to admit, her daddy and I were, too. Disney did an outstanding job on this restoration. The colors are luminous, vivid, and awe-inspiring. The music, well, the music brings a tear to your eye as you remember the words and melodies. Songs include the classic "When You Wish Upon A Star," "I've Got No Strings," "Give A Little Whistle," "Hi-diddle-dee (An Actor's Life For Me)," to name a few. The sound is beautifully remastered, and every note is pure. And Jiminy Cricket's voice will fill your heart.It is interesting to discover after not seeing this movie for over 30 years, that the myth of PINOCCHIO has become greater than the sum of its parts. For example, as we all know, PINOCCHIO's nose grows longer and longer each time he tells a lie. This is perhaps the quintessential lesson of PINOCCHIO. But this event is on small part of one single scene, yet it is everyone's greatest memory of this movie.As another note, all of the voice acting is uncredited in this film, including Mel Blanc and Cliff Edwards, who went on to voice Jiminy Cricket for many, many years.I am so glad it I was able to share this movie with my child. It was a wonderful, lazy family afternoon. PINOCCHIO is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.