Co-Writer/Co-Director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his creativity and ability to conjure up amazing visuals. In his first fully-animated film, Del Toro chooses the stop-motion animation technique, which works extremely well. The movie is a musical, but the songs aren’t intrusive or a distraction. The story starts out like the fairy tale, but the plot diverges considerably after the first 30 minutes.
The film starts out during WWI. Gepetto (David Bradley) is a wood-worker, with a 10-year old son, Carlo (Gregory Mann). Unfortunately, Carlo is killed by a bomb, and Gepetto is devastated. Years later, still reeling from the loss, Gepetto creates Pinocchio (also Mann). Gepetto makes a wish that Pinocchio could become a real boy, and Pinocchio gains consciousness!
I won’t say any more about the plot, but it isn’t like anything you remember from your childhood. The film examines many deep issues, such as father/son relationships, mortality and the afterlife, integrity, friendship, and sacrifice, among others. Robin and I were spellbound for much of the film. We both consider this movie a MUST-SEE! I anticipate that this film will win the AA for Best Animated Film. Who knows, it could even win Best Feature Film (although I doubt it).
Bottom Line: Pinocchio is a joy – and I’m not lying!
Co-Writer/Co-Director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his creativity and ability to conjure up amazing visuals. In his first fully-animated film, Del Toro chooses the stop-motion animation technique, which works extremely well. The movie is a musical, but the songs aren't intrusive or a distraction. The story starts out like the fairy tale, but the plot diverges considerably after the first 30 minutes. The film starts out during WWI. Gepetto (David Bradley) is a wood-worker, with a 10-year old son, Carlo (Gregory Mann). Unfortunately, Carlo is killed by a bomb, and Gepetto is devastated. Years later, still reeling from the loss, Gepetto creates Pinocchio (also Mann). Gepetto makes a wish that Pinocchio could become a real boy, and Pinocchio gains consciousness! I won't say any more about the plot, but it isn't like anything you remember from your childhood. The film examines many deep issues, such as father/son relationships, mortality and the afterlife, integrity, friendship, and sacrifice, among others. Robin and I were spellbound for much of the film. We both consider this movie a MUST-SEE! I anticipate that this film will win the AA for Best Animated Film. Who knows, it could even win Best Feature Film (although I doubt it). Bottom Line: Pinocchio is a joy – and I'm not lying!
Pinocchio: An Animation Masterpiece! (Netflix)
Pinocchio: An Animation Masterpiece! (Netflix)
2022-12-12
David
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8.5
Visually Stunning and Creative!
Will Be in My Top 10 for 2022!
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