Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was already incredibly spectacular but Pinocchio sees Disney take the next step.
There are some similarities in the two concepts (the main character comes out of nowhere and suddenly gives meaning to Geppetto's/the Seven Dwarfs' monotnous lives and of course the ending where both Pinocchio and Snow White lie in bed presumed dead before the final twist) and they are both groundbreaking visually but here the narrative is tighter, the plot is richer, the adventure is more exciting and creates more suspense, the morals of the story come through crystal clear and have aged much better, the songs are more entertaining and they are used more wisely, they don't get in the way and of course the characters are more developed.
Pinocchio is a wooden puppet that has a simple goal: he wants to become a real boy. In his fascinating -and highly bumpy - journey he encounters all sorts of people.
By his side stand Geppetto, a gentle and compassionate father figure, Jiminy Cricket, who is supposed to be Pinocchio's conscience but despite his good intentions he always seems to be one step behind and of course the Blue Fairy, the one who granted Geppetto's wish by bringing Pinocchio to life and expects from him to prove he deserves to become a real boy. Despite their support, Pinnochio must make the critical decisions on his own by resisting temptation and separating good from evil and that's a powerful message for every kid watching.
On the other hand, the group of villains is equally memorable. The colourful, witty and charismatic Honest John the Fox has no problem gaining Pinnochio's trust. He makes a nice comedic duo with his simple minded companion Gideon the Cat. Stromboli is a way more cruel figure, driven by his greed and prone to violent outbursts. He puts Pinocchio in a cage so that he can exploit him as an attraction and throw him to the fire after he's made a fortune though him. Equally dark is the Coachman who lures naughty boys to skip school and come in the Pleasure Island, where a nasty surprise waits them and the dream turns into a nightmare pretty fast. One of those boys is Lampwick, who quickly becomes Pinocchio's best friend. He isn't a villain per se, but he is another person that acts as the voice of temptation.
Even Geppetto's sidekicks, Figaro the cat and Cleo the goldfish come across as characters with a real soul and have deservedly earned their place in the audience's hearts.
In terms of iconic scenes there's too many to mention, Geppetto's clocks, Pleasure Island, Monstro the Whale, and obviously Pinocchio's lies to the Blue Fairy.
There are some similarities in the two concepts (the main character comes out of nowhere and suddenly gives meaning to Geppetto's/the Seven Dwarfs' monotnous lives and of course the ending where both Pinocchio and Snow White lie in bed presumed dead before the final twist) and they are both groundbreaking visually but here the narrative is tighter, the plot is richer, the adventure is more exciting and creates more suspense, the morals of the story come through crystal clear and have aged much better, the songs are more entertaining and they are used more wisely, they don't get in the way and of course the characters are more developed.
Pinocchio is a wooden puppet that has a simple goal: he wants to become a real boy. In his fascinating -and highly bumpy - journey he encounters all sorts of people.
By his side stand Geppetto, a gentle and compassionate father figure, Jiminy Cricket, who is supposed to be Pinocchio's conscience but despite his good intentions he always seems to be one step behind and of course the Blue Fairy, the one who granted Geppetto's wish by bringing Pinocchio to life and expects from him to prove he deserves to become a real boy. Despite their support, Pinnochio must make the critical decisions on his own by resisting temptation and separating good from evil and that's a powerful message for every kid watching.
On the other hand, the group of villains is equally memorable. The colourful, witty and charismatic Honest John the Fox has no problem gaining Pinnochio's trust. He makes a nice comedic duo with his simple minded companion Gideon the Cat. Stromboli is a way more cruel figure, driven by his greed and prone to violent outbursts. He puts Pinocchio in a cage so that he can exploit him as an attraction and throw him to the fire after he's made a fortune though him. Equally dark is the Coachman who lures naughty boys to skip school and come in the Pleasure Island, where a nasty surprise waits them and the dream turns into a nightmare pretty fast. One of those boys is Lampwick, who quickly becomes Pinocchio's best friend. He isn't a villain per se, but he is another person that acts as the voice of temptation.
Even Geppetto's sidekicks, Figaro the cat and Cleo the goldfish come across as characters with a real soul and have deservedly earned their place in the audience's hearts.
In terms of iconic scenes there's too many to mention, Geppetto's clocks, Pleasure Island, Monstro the Whale, and obviously Pinocchio's lies to the Blue Fairy.