"A boy who won't be good, might just as well be made of wood."-The Blue Fairy

Another great Disney classic, Pinocchio (Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton Luske, 1940) contains all the ingredients to make it an ever lasting great feature-length animation. As well as having songs and music that will live on through generations and being another step in the right direction for animation Pinocchio has a great story-line with a message to the viewers. Lying, telling the truth, following the right crowd, knowing right from wrong, avoiding temptation are all themes expressed in Pinocchio. Pinocchio has to prove himself before he is worthy of becoming a real boy, along with his conscience, Jiminy Cricket, the Blue Fairy and his father, Gepetto. Pinocchio has many scenes which would be terrifying for a young audience as he learns love, courage and honesty in his quest to becoming a real boy (his dream). The animating in Pinocchio is impressive. The portrayal of characters and song sequences, and especially the underwater sequence, which would have been a new challenge for the animating team, are impressive for the time. Inspiring animation since Pinocchio is a classic and will remain a classic for years to come.