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Summary: A disappointing DVD can't bring down this great movie
Review: First the movie: Wonderful musical that is something I'll always love. The story isn't very deep (do good things, and good things happen to you), but it comes off as fresh even 60 years after it was made. This is one of the better Disney movies, putting many of their movies from the 1990s to shame (such as Pocohantas and Hercules).The DVD: Image quality is the best I've seen it. At first viewing, it seems too washed out, but this is a movie from 1940, that is the way it originally looked. And yes, it is supposed to fill the screen. Just like the Wizard of Oz, it was not a widescreen movie. Audio wise, the soundtrack has been remixed to 4 channel audio. It sounds okay, but won't blow you away. Supplements on the DVD are very lacking. Specifically you get a trailer for the movie. The VHS edition got a documentary about the making of this film, but that wasn't included on the DVD. That is disappointing. Hopefully more extras could be discovered and a new edition released sometime in the next few years. Bottom Line: One of the best movies available on DVD, not one of the best DVDs available.
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Summary: Excellant!
Review: This is great! One of my favorites. Excellant music & Jiminy is one of my favorites characters!
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Summary: no extra features!
Review: I would review the movie just the DVD! First of all there are no making of, storyboard,production notes or any extra features ! The only extra feature you get with this DVD is the trailer! Oh, did I mention that the DVD has beautiful picture on it! Rent it first ,then buy at Disney outragous price that they want for this DVD! Just watch later on Disney will reissue it (and the others in their collection with all the extras this DVD lack! If you want those extra features stick with the studios Disney owns! They are Miramax,Dimension,Hollywood Pictures,Touchstones Pictures,ABC network,Anchor Bay and Walt Disney Pictures! I hope this info helps others looking for disney movies other than the animated movies!
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Summary: Arguably the greatest Disney film ever...
Review: I'll leave the technical debates to the other reviewers, and just say that I'm perfectly happy with the DVD version I purchased. I'd rather discuss the film itself. The title of this review speaks for itself. Sure, the technology available to the artists then doesn't stack up to the technical quality in modern films, such as Tarzan or Mulan, but the charming storytelling techniques more than allow you to forget this shortcoming.Frankly, IMHO, this is the richest and most stirring Disney tale ever. Pinocchio is a superb story of growth and morality. The protagonist is plagued by the most human of foibles: the inability to listen to one's conscience. The villains, from Stromboli to the purveyor of Pleasure Island, are individuals transplanted from our own world: the street hustler and the conscienceless CEO. Of course, fantasy is a key element; if you allow yourself to see through Pinocchio's eyes, Monstro is as primal and frightening a threat as the Queen from Aliens.And this is from the jaded voice of a reviewer well on his way to his 30's; the songs, humor, and simple morality story of Pinocchio is one that children of all ages will always love...
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Summary: What's With These Widescreen People?
Review: I don't think from what I have heard and read that the DVD version of PINOCCHIO is much better (if at all) than the version I have on laser. And I don't understand why people are commenting on the lack of wide screen, (Michelle in Sydney, Australia really doesn't understand the concept of letterboxing). I bought a big screen TV so that I could watch movies in their original aspect ratio, and for PINOCCHIO, the 1:33 is as close as you will get to the theatrical image. Wide screen (2:35) was first done in the '30s for a John Wayne western (shown on AMC a few years ago, but I have forgotten the title); then it was abandoned as was movie color in its early days. When TV came along, Hollywood fought back with 3-D, Cinerama, CinemaScope, etc. If you consider yourself to be a movie buff, these are just the basic elements! If a movie were photographed in a round format, or a triangular one and it was a movie I wanted to see, I would want to see it that way! Hence, home theater -- big screen, surround sound, etc. Rarely do I go out to see a movie since I have a set-up which rivals and sometimes outdoes some theaters regarding picture quality and sound even though I have what would be considered medium-priced gear. Thanks.
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Summary: Defective DVD?
Review: Am I the only one that cannot find a DVD copy without a defect on the left side of the screen during certain points in the film? You can't tell on traditional DVD components (which crop off a good 2 inches of the viewable image), but if you watch it on your computer (the entire screen image), you will see a blurred left side at various scenes, (note: the first Honest John & Pinoccio encounter). Where can I find a good copy? I also agree with the public... where's the making-of extra, if it's on video? That's outrageous! The film itself gets 5 stars, the DVD release only 2 stars.
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Summary: Pinocchio is one of my all time favorites
Review: I'm so glad that they are doing the Disney movies on DVD now. The quality of the picture and sound are excellent. We've added this to our DVD collection along with all of the other Disney DVD's. I have almost all of the Disney movies on video... and hope to continue to add to our DVD collection
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Summary: Finally! Disney Masterpieces on DVD!
Review: Wow. It's great to be able to own a Disney movie, a masterpiece at that, on DVD. It comes with the works, astounding picture quality, dolby digital, and THX. The movie is in its original theatrical aspect (1.33:1 according to the packaging) which is in fact, regular TV aspect ratio. The DVD comes with the original 1940 trailer which is fun to watch. This is a plus since most Disney DVDs come with little or no extras. I hope Disney will start putting a little more effort and put in cast & production information with their DVDs.
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Summary: One of the greatest
Review: I'm personally only buying the Disney DVD's of the movies I love.I have all of them on VHS but want the best ones on DVD.This one is certainly at the top of the list.The picture is better than ever and the sound is THX.Once again the movie should come first features second.It could have a making of..but would you really watch that more than once.
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Summary: Absolutely Outstanding. You will be amazed!
Review: The quality of this DVD is more than outstanding. I already had this movie on Video and was astounded by the clarity of the movie. I actually put in the video and compared the two. The difference is amazing. The fact that this movie is not in Widescreen is great. Its hard to find movies that aren't in Widescreen, and its wonderful to have a movie that actually fills the whole screen. Why people want a movie that only fills half the screen is something that will always amaze me. The sound on this DVD is in 5.1, which was a big surprise. I recommend this outstanding DVD to all enthusiasts. The extra features may not be much, but really it is the movie that we are interested in, isn't it?
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