BluRay Review: Pinocchio

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Pinocchio
1080p High Definition/1.33:1
English 7.1 DTS HD Master Audio (48kHz/24-bit)
Restored Original Theatrical Soundtrack
Special Features: Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Never-Before-Seen Alternate Ending, Disney View expanded viewing experience, Cine-Explore experience, Pinocchio Knows Trivia Challenge, Pleasure Island Carnival Games, "No Strings Attached: The Making of Pinocchio", Audio Commentary with Leonard Maltin, Eric Goldberg, and J.B. Kaufman, "Geppettos Then and Now," features included on the DVD version of the film which is included in the set, and a digital copy of the film for portable media devices.

Disney is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of it's award winning masterpiece Pinocchio with this incredible release on BluRay.

Click to check out our review as well as some clips from the release!



70 years after its release, the touching story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy is just as entertaining as it was when it was first released. I know I must have watched Pinocchio at some point during my childhood but for some reason I really had no memory of doing so. The scenes were all familiar to me but as a whole I didn't recall it. It's for that reason that I had it in my head that I didn't like it. I figured surely, if it was any good I'd remember having watched it. Well, I guess that was wrong. I really loved watching it on bluray. It seemed brand new to me. Sure there was some familiarity but the experience for me was as fresh as one can hope for a movie first released in 1939.



Disney has really gone all out with this release. Pinocchio is presented with a gorgeous picture and crystal clear sound. It really looks and sounds incredible. Disney has released another fantastic bluray set and truly shows just how much they appreciate their animation history. The set is jam packed with features including a plethora of historical footage included with the deleted scenes. There is something here for any fan of the film. Music, behind the scenes, commentary, trivia, games, the list goes on.

Disc one of the set is dedicated to the film itself. Pinocchio is presented with pristine picture and vibrant color in 1080p HiDef. It really looks as if its a brand new film. Presentations like this are making me a fan of the older animated films when I was always partial to the more current ones.

Disc two belongs to the comprehensive collection of special features. I really don't know what else someone can want from them since everything seems to be covered. We even get a featurette about past and modern day toy makers!



The set also includes a DVD copy of the film. I've never really commented on this feature before. I have made it known that I do not like the current trend of releasing DVDs as two disc special editions and having the second disc be only a digital copy of the film. I feel it's price gouging and really unnecessary. In the case of the DVD version of the film, well, it allows for people to purchase the bluray in advance of actually buying a player and still allowing them to watch the film on a regular DVD player. It's pretty good idea for Disney to do this. Makes a great copy to have in the car for any long road trips.

In the end, Disney has given us a spectacular release for a film deserving of the best. Pinocchio is a great watch for all ages and is made even better by the stunning transfer to bluray. This is certainly a must have film for any one who loves animation, Disney, or even touching family films.

The 70th Anniversary Edition of Pinocchio is available now.