Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
2022, animation, drama, fantasy
117 minutes
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
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10
2023-02-15
This is true movie magic. A beautiful story told to us in what i’d consider the best medium to do it. Read more
10
2022-12-11
I know that it is a tough ask for an animated film with as dark and real a backdrop as this one to be accepted by families, but this is one of the most impressive stop-motion animated films that I have ever seen and it packs an emotional and earned wallop that will sit with you. Read more
9.0
2022-11-18
The animation itself is breathtaking, and perfectly suited to the content, as if we’ve caught an artist in the act of giving his all to bring his creation to life. Everything about the film is so tenderly del Toro, whose work mingles wonder with melancholy, historical insight with childlike playfulness as no other’s does. Read more
8.0
2022-11-30
It’s as haunting as it is soulful. It could very well be my favorite of his work to date. Read more
7.0
2023-01-08
I’m not a fan of stop-motion animated films. But this one was at least brilliantly done and its wartime setting added some unusual twists. Read more
7.0
2022-12-26
The magical and moving approach of Del Toro gives the title character a fresh meaning in a delightful story that, filled with perils, joys, sorrows, and compassion, works as a life lesson. The musical aspect didn’t match the technically stunning visuals, but this fable comes with enough humor, poetry, and grimness to justify the director’s childhood obsession. Read more
7.0
2022-12-15
The stop-motion animation is sharply done; movements and environmental effects are spectacular. Character designs are also engaging, though they’re not of the humorously weird sorts seen in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, or Rango. Read more
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8.5
2022-12-19
Waar de film echter vooral in uitblinkt, is in de stop-motion techniek. Nog nooit een stop-motion film gezien waarin zoveel camerabewegingen zitten en zoveel dynamische en actievolle shots als in deze Pinocchio. Read more
8.0
2022-12-09
Ondanks dat het verhaal anders uitpakt - is dit misschien wel de meest emotioneel bevredigende versie tot nu toe. En dat is indrukwekkend. Read more
5.0
2022-12-09
Opnieuw stelt Guillermo del Toro ons teleur met zijn te eigenzinnige interpretatie van Pinocchio. Read more
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