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Pinocchio

Pinocchio

2022
Musical, Fantasy
1h 57m
A darker version of the classic children's fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy. (imdb)

Directed by:

Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson

Screenwriter:

Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins, Patrick McHale, Gris Grimly

Starring:

Ron Perlman, John Turturro, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Ewan McGregor, Tim Blake Nelson, David Bradley, Christoph Waltz, Finn Wolfhard, Gregory Mann

Franchise:

Pinocchio

Genres:

Musical, Fantasy, Animation

AKA:

Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio

Countries:

France, Mexico, USA

Language:

English
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Pinocchio

2022
Musical, Fantasy
1h 57m
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rihreyrihrey
Rated 10 Dec 2022
68
91st
I did cry, i did.
Rated 10 Dec 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 23 Nov 2022
80
68th
The message of the film reverses Disney's emphasis on conformity. Set in pre-WWII fascist Italy, this version emphasizes non-conformity. Ultimately, it's not that Pinocchio needs to learn to behave like Carlo, but Geppetto needs to learn to love Pinocchio for who her is. The fascist elements of the plot are a little heavy handed and lead to the only section of the film that drags, but they aren't bad. It's a really delightful film.
Rated 23 Nov 2022
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 19 Jan 2023
96
89th
Beautifully written and directed. The world of stop-motion animation continues to astound me. The production here is fantastic, from the character designs to the music (all of which was great by the way). Toro never misses. He had the unique vision and retelling this character needed, and it’ll work as a stellar farewell to this character assuming we never see another damn Pinocchio movie AGAIN. It’s a dark, graphic, touching retelling. I loved the characters and the ending a lot. Don’t miss it!
Rated 19 Jan 2023
forehead1forehead1
Rated 16 Jan 2023
20
3rd
So... Pinocchio is an insufferable brat with an irritating voice who can’t even die; the story is boring, overlong and empty, with no memorable set pieces and a WWII background that adds nothing; moral messages are all over the place; the handful of musical numbers are amongst the worst I’ve ever heard; and even the much-lauded stop-motion just looks like shoddy CGI most of the time. I’ve seen worse, but can’t think of a single redeeming feature in this ironically soulless production.
Rated 16 Jan 2023
ericamblerericambler
Rated 02 Jan 2023
80
77th
Is it a sign of the times that our fairy tales are permeated with fascism? (Well, if the shoe fits...) del Toro's genius is in reimagining a parable about unquestioning obedience as a journey of moral independence.
Rated 02 Jan 2023
mirelurkMirelurk
Rated 04 Jun 2023
85
90th
This is rad as hell. One of my favourite Del Toro's, a visual masterpiece with no-bullshit morals.
Rated 04 Jun 2023
brellbrell
Rated 20 Mar 2023
37
66th
it's great for kids to learn that obedience may not overlap with doing what's right but let's just say I'd have some kindling if I had to be a parent. I mean I'd regret it right after but still, watch yourself, wooden boy
Rated 20 Mar 2023
sproostsproost
Rated 12 Mar 2023
45
21st
Del Toro is a manchild with a limited artistic vision, tacky taste, and who in my opinion needs to grow up and move on from always being involved in childish fairy tale projects. His signature prepubescent focus is not cute or imaginative or nostalgic- it’s pretty creepy actually.
Rated 12 Mar 2023
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 11 Feb 2023
80
86th
Del Toro back in his whimsical comfort zone of children's fairytales juxtaposed with the horrors of fascism. A beautifully crafted, heartfelt and surprisingly witty retelling of a known story, that doesn't shy away from the darker themes.
Rated 11 Feb 2023
kavuKavu
Rated 31 Jan 2023
80
69th
Still manages to be quite original, compared to the Disney version or the recent italian version.
Rated 31 Jan 2023
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 18 Dec 2022
60
49th
Well animated and probably a must to see but sorry, I did not like the beginning. It did not touch me at all. One more rerun I can live without.
Rated 18 Dec 2022
bofbof
Rated 17 Dec 2022
77
75th
Visually, it's a marvel. Putting the already dark enough Pinocchio story mid-WWII is... Well, it's the guy who made Pan's Labyrinth so maybe I shouldn't call it "inspired", but it really works. So the dialogue and the moral is a bit clichéd. But you get Cate Blanchett playing a monkey, what else ya want?
Rated 17 Dec 2022
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Dec 2022
75
77th
The peculiar visuals are interesting and Del Toro adds enough new nuances to the story to more or less justify yet another retelling of it.
Rated 16 Dec 2022
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 13 Dec 2022
78
66th
The stop motion in del Toro's version of the classic children's tale is stunning. Puns aside, there is real life in the titular character that one half design and one half brilliant voice acting. The story is dark and might get a bit weighty, but this update is well worth a watch.
Rated 13 Dec 2022
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 11 Dec 2022
66
70th
With the growing number of recent Pinocchio adaptations, I'm realising the limitations of the source plot & characters. Nevertheless, del Toro (et. co) does an admirable job of breathing new life into the old tale with a more contemporary setting, a tragic backstory (is it even a Guillermo film without a child dying), and luscious stop-motion animation. None of the voice performances were wooden, but Mann's voice was a touch too squeaky. Felt a little long with the songs, but still enjoyable.
Rated 11 Dec 2022
hennoHenno
Rated 11 Dec 2022
88
93rd
Started this with zero expectations and no knowledge it would be that different from the original. very strong in every department.
Rated 11 Dec 2022
bownBown
Rated 10 Dec 2022
82
61st
An actual visual masterpiece - easily one of the best-looking stop-motion movies there has ever ever been - and does a fantastic job of blending a fun family movie with Del Toro’s usual style and anti-establishment thematic focus. Brilliant cast and wonderful score which compliment the amazing designs and cinematography perfectly. Could have done without the songs and there’s some rough dialogue but mostly a really incredible achievement and one to show any future kids.
Rated 10 Dec 2022
jlfmJLFM
Rated 19 Nov 2022
82
87th
There's a complexity and poignancy allotted to Pinocchio and Geppetto that I haven't seen explored in previous incarnations of this story and I found myself unexpectedly moved for almost the entirety of this section of the first half. Inevitably, I think this isn't quite as strong when it brings in its dual antagonists (the circus master Count Volpe and fascist war officer Podestà) as neither character nor the situation they offer is as satisfyingly rich as the Geppetto/Pinocchio relationship.
Rated 19 Nov 2022
adam_p_dAdam P-D
Rated 29 Oct 2024
30
24th
Never thought I'd prefer the Disney version of a story!
Rated 29 Oct 2024
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 30 Jun 2024
84
80th
This was really good. It definitely goes darker than the Disney movie, but it does it in all the right ways, while still feeling appropriate as a kid's movie, but one that adults might be able to relate to more, and maybe even shed a tear here or there. It is beautifully animated as well, and the few songs in here aren't bad either. One of Netflix's better movies for sure.
Rated 30 Jun 2024
bptomitiBpTomiti
Rated 01 Jun 2024
80
70th
Sweet, heart wrenching and beautifully animated.
Rated 01 Jun 2024
saudadesaudade
Rated 18 Feb 2024
56
78th
A stop-motion animated movie with wood working should be cozier than this. Shortly after Pinocchio comes to life, bad things just happen to him without following a bad choice. Maybe that's not the point here, but what is? Life is short and cruel, so accept it? Also, the villains are pixar-esque caricatures, and the songs are blah except 'Everything Is New To Me' and over-pad the runtime. I enjoyed the first half a lot. Once it was all over I was left sad and dissatisfied.
Rated 18 Feb 2024
mistereeemistereee
Rated 07 Feb 2024
80
80th
I liked it better than the original
Rated 07 Feb 2024
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 11 Jan 2024
72
81st
good movie
Rated 11 Jan 2024
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 01 Dec 2023
4
3rd
(Thanksgiving family watch) Does it make me a crypto-fascist to say that I also do not like these puppets?
Rated 01 Dec 2023
nacho353Nacho353
Rated 03 Sep 2023
30
21st
The script felt off to me. Most of the event seem to happen by random chance instead of being a consequence of character grows. Sometimes it's even nonsensicel (spoilers: how did Pinocchi knew Geppetto was drowning and how did he die if he managed to bring him out of the water?)
Rated 03 Sep 2023
sinatrexSinatrex
Rated 19 Jun 2023
66
17th
The premise and intrigue behind this movie is enticing but the first half is tough to get into and fall in love with. During the second half the story started to take a bit more shape and it greatly improved. Pinocchio himself was very annoying, especially in the first few scenes, however I feel this improves later on.
Rated 19 Jun 2023
raz7Raz_7
Rated 04 May 2023
56
61st
müthiş animasyonlarına rağmen ; tempo sorunları ve hikayenin bazı yerlerde aşırı hızlı anlatılması filmin puanını gözümde düşürdü. Sanatsal olarak bir başyapıt olmasına rağmen pinokyonun hikayesi çok daha iyi anlatılabilirmiş. Film bazı sahnelerinde beni ağlatmayı kesinlikle başardı burda yönetmenin ellerinden öpmek gerek diyalog ve kamera açılarıyla izleyiciye vermeye istediği duyguyu katlayarak veriyor.
Rated 04 May 2023
toodskintoodskin
Rated 28 Apr 2023
60
12th
Meh... Could've been better.
Rated 28 Apr 2023
krulikkrulik
Rated 26 Apr 2023
85
58th
Very similar to Pan's Labyrinth in context and story themes. A good movie with some amazing animation scenes. A darker side of the popular story. I like the original story's focus on being good better than this yet another exploration of fascism by del Toro. Here the original theme is quite shallow.
Rated 26 Apr 2023
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 08 Apr 2023
60
27th
Death: "The one thing that makes life precious, you see, is how brief it is."
Rated 08 Apr 2023
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 07 Apr 2023
93
96th
This must be how audiences felt when they first released Nightmare Before Christmas! The amount of love within this story is only matched by the love spent by those making it. Beautiful in every way, touching and mesmerizing. Sometimes too sappy and a few too many jokes interrupt touching moments, but there is no denying, this is a modern masterpiece of stop motion animation!
Rated 07 Apr 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 04 Apr 2023
47
43rd
Better than the Disney original but still not particularly enjoyable. Never thought I'd say this but needed more Mussolini.
Rated 04 Apr 2023
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 16 Mar 2023
70
66th
Worth watching, especially for the great stop motion animation.
Rated 16 Mar 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 15 Mar 2023
90
84th
Not merely a "dark" reworking of Pinocchio, but a richly designed, emotionally and thematically complex version, which cleverly weaves the devastation of World War I (and the seductive pull of fascism) organically into the tale, raising the emotional stakes for both Geppetto and Pinocchio (both characters given short shrift in previous incarnations). Voice cast is terrific, highlighted by Waltz and Blanchett, but it's a special treat to see Bradley given a front and centre opportunity to shine.
Rated 15 Mar 2023
nbpNBP
Rated 08 Mar 2023
9
94th
Despite its minor flaws, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a beautifully tragic and emotionally effective film that is worth the wait. It's a dark reimagining of the fairy tale that explores themes of control, mortality, and what it means to be human, all while staying true to del Toro's signature style. It's a one-of-a-kind feature that deserves recognition come awards season.
Rated 08 Mar 2023
kuroelKuroel
Rated 05 Mar 2023
65
68th
Gorgeous animation and a story that doesn't pull its emotional punches. I would have loved it more but Pinocchio is such an unbearable brat most of the film that I would have doused him in gasoline and took him to a firework show. As a cynical introvert, I can't handle that amount of untamed childish energy. Pinocchio wasn't endearing to me. He was an overzealous hellion begging for an infanticide.
Rated 05 Mar 2023
sadmanSadman
Rated 19 Feb 2023
70
30th
Del Toro’s storytelling sensibilities just don't gell with me. His humor is not funny, his pacing feels off and the emotional beats feel tacky. Which is a terrible shame as his visuals are one of a kind. There is no one more capable of creating wistfully strange and delightfully creepy designs. I just wish they came with a story I could actually get attached to. This movie was also severely tampered by the fact that some of the voice work and particularly the songs were lacklustre.
Rated 19 Feb 2023
greenerGreener
Rated 17 Feb 2023
67
57th
It was a enjoyable weird rendition of Pinocchio.
Rated 17 Feb 2023
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 07 Feb 2023
71
86th
This is the only version of Pinocchio that anyone will ever need. Tragic, funny, dark, and poignant, with religion and war brewed in, complete with some of the best stop motion animation you will ever see.
Rated 07 Feb 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 03 Feb 2023
75
56th
I enjoyed this but expected to like it more. The sheer artistry is incredible and it's well worth watching just for the awesome stop motion and puppetry. It adds some twists to the familiar Pinocchio story. While I wouldn't say I loved it, it's another strong entry for del Toro and is well worth seeing no matter what your age.
Rated 03 Feb 2023
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 31 Jan 2023
78
92nd
The songs were not all necessary and sometimes took you out of it, but the rest was interesting. In plot and designs both. Nice animation, it is always good to see frame by frame kept alive
Rated 31 Jan 2023
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 30 Jan 2023
60
47th
Guillermo Del Toro'nun Pinokyosu. Bildiğimiz öykü. Anlatmayalım. İçine 2.Dünya Savaşı eklenmiş. Ama dolaylı olarak eklenmiş. Mussollini Faşizmi var. Animasyonun iyi yanlarına gelelim. Seslendirme olağanüstü. Pinokyo çok orjinal. Fakat fasollarına gelelim. Öykü tamam. Madem 2.Dünya Savaşı var içinde. Görmedim duymadım bilmiyorum oyunu oynamanın ne alakası var? Bazı animasyon sahneleri kötü. Deniz canavarı sahnesi çok kötü. Riskli 1 iş. Filmin sonunda Pinokyo yalnız. Maymun gözünü açtı.
Rated 30 Jan 2023
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 29 Jan 2023
77
65th
I’m all for clever inversions of classic myths but this Geppetto makes his replacement son in a drunken rage and the Pleasure Island segment is a training center for Italy’s Fascist Youth - turning boys into animals. So, I loved a lot of it. The purity of Pinocchio runs afloul to even Geppetto’s calloused heart, making its final moments honestly stirring. There’s a hard religious bend (symbolism is anything but subtle), so, I loved a lot of it.
Rated 29 Jan 2023
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 28 Jan 2023
73
65th
Impressive animation and overall just well produced. However, at times I did feel that the running time was too long and I think the whole part about Carlo and the start could've been a lot shorter, I mean it was obvious what would happen there. It got better towards the end, but falls short of greatness for me due to being limited by the source material / target audience which caused it to be fairly predictable. Still probably worth a watch for the animation and execution.
Rated 28 Jan 2023
stuie299stuie299
Rated 26 Jan 2023
70
31st
Visually the stop motion animation is brilliant, however this could stand to be at minimum 30 minutes shorter as it really does drag in places. The screenplay seems rather thin and the songs seem tacked on and unnecessary. IDK maybe the point is really to just marvel in the visuals, but as good as they are I think I'm just personally getting tired of Del Toro's fantasy aesthetics. I did however enjoy Ewan McGregor as the Jiminy Cricket stand in character Sebastian.
Rated 26 Jan 2023
themacsaysthemacsays
Rated 16 Jan 2023
70
37th
I'm finding this one impossible to rate. It looks great, the animation is very impressive. The story is well done, and it rips along through a series of adventures, but yet it's all a bit slight. Maybe the original story is too well known?
Rated 16 Jan 2023
maddogmaddog
Rated 15 Jan 2023
79
60th
Flavored a bit more like Collodi's original work, yet I note Collodi has no writing credit- and that's because it doesn't smoothly follow the book. It sort of takes the spirit of it. And some of the elements often in the Disney version, he seemed to dodge those entirely to avoid those comparisons. The main char is more a brat, is far more exploited for who he is... it's okay, but del Toro engages in folly and weirdness of his own by putting it in WWII.
Rated 15 Jan 2023
troothTrooth
Rated 13 Jan 2023
71
58th
Finally, a retelling of Astro Boy where he's made of wood!
Rated 13 Jan 2023
carlosproCarlospro
Rated 12 Jan 2023
85
92nd
lindo filme, gdt tá no auge
Rated 12 Jan 2023
semioticussemioticus
Rated 08 Jan 2023
75
52nd
It's a Pinocchio movie, sure, and it has its limits therefore but it is definitely justified since 1) it explores life and death in an interesting and sentimental manner and 2) it takes place in WWII era Italy which introduces some new elements to the story. But again, in the end there is a formula it has to follow so it does. If only the songs were more memorable.
Rated 08 Jan 2023
caramlefloatcaramlefloat
Rated 04 Jan 2023
85
69th
Good movie, and great stop motion animation. It is a darker version of the classic, so be prepared for that when watching with kids.
Rated 04 Jan 2023
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 02 Jan 2023
80
79th
This is a film adaptation that I imagine is a lot more faithful to the original text, compared to the Disney version. It's safe to say it's a less child friendly version of the story, though it only get a PG rating but it does mention Mussolini, war etc. and tragedy is a key part of the plot, so that may be upsetting for some kids. I appreciate that the 2D/stop motion animation must have taken quite some time to pit together and film - the effects are pretty impressive. It's pretty engrossing.
Rated 02 Jan 2023
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 Jan 2023
80
75th
In the first ten minutes, Geppetto's real son dies in a bombing, and that's not the saddest thing that happens in this film. I am amazed when someone can take source material that everyone has seen multiple times, and make it feel fresh. All you need to add is Fascist Italy. Looking forward to Robin Hood in Nazi Germany.
Rated 01 Jan 2023
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 31 Dec 2022
75
49th
This is the 5th adaptation of Pinocchio I've seen (4 on film and 1 on stage) and this is easily the most interesting one. The stop-motion animation is stunningly gorgeous at times, and the decision to set it in Fascist Italy feels like such a natural and obvious choice, I'm surprised it hasn't been done before. However, the pacing does drag at points, with the film overall feeling about 10-15 minutes too long, and the musical numbers were fine but unexciting.
Rated 31 Dec 2022
cowmanCowman
Rated 25 Dec 2022
70
56th
Could be 30 minutes shorter. The high-pitched and bland songs bring the whole thing down for me. Singing kids are very annoying.
Rated 25 Dec 2022
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 22 Dec 2022
79
72nd
Visually great, and a darker take on the story. Stood up to having the plot explained at length and throughout by an excited 7-year-old who had watched it the previous day and insisted on another viewing.
Rated 22 Dec 2022
duderDuder
Rated 22 Dec 2022
70
76th
Never knew this side of the Pinocchio story, let alone the technical mastery. Toro must’ve had a blast durüng this one, so many rich characters, world and story. Keeps you hooked throughout.
Rated 22 Dec 2022
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 16 Dec 2022
85
89th
Del Toro's Pinocchio is a labor of love and a masterclass in art that vibrates your soul into a higher frequency of love and compassion, whereas Zemeckis' Disneyfied Pinocchio is just a shitty American product with a shiny wrapping that gives you heartburn the second you swallow it. Choose wisely oh weary moviegoer, for your time on this world is shorter than you think.
Rated 16 Dec 2022
corbadCorbad
Rated 16 Dec 2022
75
66th
The artistry is sublime and Gregory Mann is effervescent as Pinocchio, but in elevating the story Del Toro also complicates it - and while each element brings quality to the cluttered worktable, I can’t help but feel the story lacked a final polish. Still, effective and lovely.
Rated 16 Dec 2022
slaterman2slaterman2
Rated 16 Dec 2022
84
73rd
What if Pinocchio, but with fascism and the characters pondering mortality?
Rated 16 Dec 2022
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 15 Dec 2022
75
80th
Del Toro manages to be cute and sharp, and that's what makes this project so heartwarming and personal, yet still poppy and funny.
Rated 15 Dec 2022
bzymusbzymus
Rated 15 Dec 2022
82
72nd
animation 85 overall feeling 78 avg ~82
Rated 15 Dec 2022
thervealThe_Rveal
Rated 15 Dec 2022
30
33rd
As beautiful as del Toro’s Pinocchio is in design and conceit the film never quite gains the intended emotional power, despite the sharp contrast drawn between the love of the puppet’s family and the historical darkness encroaching on the country. It’s a marvel to look at and think about, but not much to feel, as if Del Toro was so immersed in the stop-motion minutiae of the film’s design that he lost track of the drama. His Pinocchio never quite becomes a real boy.
Rated 15 Dec 2022
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 15 Dec 2022
1
8th
djrossdjross
Rated 13 Dec 2022
50
44th
A boy with a “borrowed soul” eventually learns that overcoming that state is less a matter of escaping artificiality than of adopting the tragic knowledge of the mortal condition. Transported to the interwar period, that is, to the age of industrial war and mediatically-facilitated group behaviour, it also concerns the struggle against these equally tragic and artificial (technological) collective tendencies. Looks pretty, but the dialogue does not avoid some schmaltz and the songs are variable.
Rated 13 Dec 2022
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 11 Dec 2022
45
34th
The anti-fascist Pinocchio
Rated 11 Dec 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 10 Dec 2022
73
62nd
Justtobelighter-greatshowingpastsongfinallybutdamnlol+animationoftenamazing+usualworsepartsbetterbutstillmeh+cantdierealm+elitekidsoldierscamp+becomesmortaltosave+diessocricketusehiswish+eventuallyJdies-crickettoo/carriesinmatchboxinhisheart+tomyfatherandmother
Rated 10 Dec 2022
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 10 Dec 2022
76
71st
Certainly the best adaptation since the 1940s classic, and it took a bit of a risk thematically which I appreciate. It's mostly the same story you've seen over and over, and Ewan McGregor was a miscast. But, stop motion is still amazing, and this is yet another great example of that medium.
Rated 10 Dec 2022
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 27 Nov 2022
6
35th
Cf. my review of Marriage Story, Netflix movies have this irritating tendency of keeping a foot on the brake and never pushing its disturbing elements too far. A Pinocchio movie also has no right of being 2 hours long, shave off a solid 25 minutes and you have a better film that focuses more fittingly on the father/son relationship.
Rated 27 Nov 2022

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