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He doesn't begin as a fully human boy - he has to pass a
few tests to do so - and like many youngsters finds the line
between good and bad (1940s style) a fine one to balance on.
Mind you, the worst thing our boy gets up to is fibbing and
wagging school (and a bit of smoking and drinking on Pleasure
Island but hey ...).
Still, right is right and wrong is wrong and so Pinocchio's
hopes of becoming real are looking in a lot of trouble.
Fortunately the wise and sensible conscience - Jiminy Cricket
- will help him and despite running into some very unsavoury
characters, being kidnapped then munched by a whale, Pinocchio
and his pal will be alright in the end. It was made in 1940
after all.
And the age of this classic is obvious in the video transfer.
Don't get me wrong it is a very good transfer, but the quality
of the original footage is a little up and down. Sound-wise
it is okay.
I would love to see a remake of Pinocchio - a la Treasure
Planet - , but done with a view on today's youngsters
and the problems they face.
Conclusion: 85% Extras: 80%.
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