Pinocchio
A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Stars: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Tom Hanks, Luke Evans, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, Giuseppe Battiston, Sheila Atim, Hannah Flynn, Kyanne Lamaya, Jaquita Ta'le, Lewin Lloyd, Angus Wright, Jamie Demetriou
- Director: Robert Zemeckis
Comments
- CinemaSerf - 9 December 2023
Pinocchio
I think Robert Zemeckis was maybe trying to get closer to the original Disney version of this film from 1940, but it doesn't really work. Tom Hanks sparingly takes on the human role of the carpenter "Geppetto" who longs for a son. He crafts this wooden replica and magic takes an hand with the benevolent "Blue Fairy" turning him into the young "Pinocchio". This youngster's is a bit spoiled and is soon bored with the routine of his life at home and at school and before long is tempted by a visiting (and well paying) theatrical show who take him from the safety of "Geppetto" and, accompanied by narrator/conscience "Jiminy Cricket" we now see the boy experience adventures that demonstrate the venality, cruelty and selfishness of humanity as he gradually starts to yearn for the safety of his home and his father. This perilous journey does, however, help him grow. He begins to mature and discover the difference between right and wrong, truth and lie whilst meantime the old man is despairing and sets off to find him. Can they ever meet again? The animation is really enjoyable here, but the characterisations are all a bit feeble. The gist of this story has a darkness to it and that is lacking here. Granted, this isn't the easies of stories to Disneyfy with much more substance to the malevolence of the plot, but here we seem to have something that falls between two stools. It's not menacing, nor is it a "cartoon", it's just a bit soulless. Still, it's not unwatchable and if it encourages youngsters to read the book or check out a few of the grittier adaptations of the Collodi novel, then all's good. - elitegt - 21 July 2023
Genuine Review
I watched the 1940 Pinocchio for the first time and immediately saw the live action the next day. I was a little sad to see that the new Pinocchio had a 5.1/10. I can without a doubt say that the reviews from everyone is not justified.
This is a really good movie. The animation is superb. Tom Hanks gave a great performance. Was it different from the 1940's story. Yes. But the 1940's story isn't even the original story from the book. I also loved the hidden Easter Eggs in movie. It was refreshing seeing some of the changes. Anyways. This was a really good movie. Enjoyed the voice actors and would watch this movie again.
