Pinocchio

Name: Pinocchio
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Released: December 25, 2020
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Alessio Di Domenicantonio, Alida Baldari Calabria, Davide Marotta, Federico Ielapi, Gigi Proietti

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: December 25, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Alessio Di Domenicantonio, Alida Baldari Calabria, Davide Marotta, Federico Ielapi, Gigi Proietti, Maria Pia Timo, Marine Vacth, Massimo Ceccherini, Roberto Benigni, Rocco Papaleo

Summary: Shot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone’s rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio (nine-year-old Federico Ielapi) tumbles from oneShot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone’s rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio (nine-year-old Federico Ielapi) tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures – from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land Of Toys and the Field Of Miracles.… Expand

Director: Matteo Garrone

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 125 min

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The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Aug 14, 2020

Pinocchio is a thoroughly bizarre story; Garrone makes of it a weirdly satisfying spectacle. Read full review

Simran Hans

Aug 19, 2020

The source material is a neat fit for the Italian film-maker, who traversed similarly episodic fairytale terrain with 2015’s Tale of Tales. It’s also a critique of society that feels timeless or, rather, timely – and not just for Garrone. Read full review

Lillian Crawford

Dec 29, 2021

While its success outside Italy remains to be seen, del Toro and Zemeckis will have to pull a lot of strings to better Garrone. Read full review

Peter Travers

Dec 23, 2020

Get our your handkerchiefs for this live-action take from Italy on the Disney animated classic, starring Oscar winner Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the woodcutter who builds a puppet to replace the son he never had. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Dec 23, 2020

Fairy tales have always held the threat of darkness as punishment for misbehavior, and this Pinocchio is no exception. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Dec 24, 2020

This new cinematic imagining of Carlo Collodi’s classic fantasy tale is alternately enchanting and befuddling. Read full review

Josh Kupecki

Dec 24, 2020

There is no cumulative emotional resonance to be had here, just a succession of incidents to navigate. Pinocchio’s ultimate transformation from puppet to human boy lacks much of the transcendence inherent in the parable, and thus the film never moves beyond its wooden machinations. Read full review

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bpgould1994

Apr 21, 2021

The story of pinocchio has been made countless times over the years in animated and live action. A story that was the tale of a disobedient puppet and the consciences he face for his actions as well as the lessons he learned in the end about how to be a real boy. Has up until now been fullyThe story of pinocchio has been made countless times over the years in animated and live action. A story that was the tale of a disobedient puppet and the consciences he face for his actions as well as the lessons he learned in the end about how to be a real boy. Has up until now been fully adapted from the book to a movie to… Expand

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airlinef00d

Feb 28, 2021

My father said I wasn't a real boy so this movie gave me ptsd. Please help me backwards long jump.

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alejandro970

Jul 30, 2022

While we wait for the versions of Guillermo del Toro and Robert Zemeckis, it is never too much to see this one; with a Roberto Benigni who returned from the ashes, like the Phoenix bird. The most admirable thing is the artistic work to create the characters, and how they adapted the classicWhile we wait for the versions of Guillermo del Toro and Robert Zemeckis, it is never too much to see this one; with a Roberto Benigni who returned from the ashes, like the Phoenix bird. The most admirable thing is the artistic work to create the characters, and how they adapted the classic story as it is, without softeners.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Nov 30, 2021

+Great cast
+Decent visual effects
+Great screenplay with good humour
-Epic scale of fantasy setting feels held back by the live action format

I enjoyed this retelling of the classic children's tale. Very well shot and great hunour throughout.

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Brent_Marchant

Apr 9, 2021

It's hard to imagine how it's possible to take a beloved children's story and turn it into a tediously awful movie, yet that's just what director Matteo Garrone has done with this tale of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. This live action version of this classic yarn tries theIt's hard to imagine how it's possible to take a beloved children's story and turn it into a tediously awful movie, yet that's just what director Matteo Garrone has done with this tale of a puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. This live action version of this classic yarn tries the patience of viewers to the point where one would likely sell one's soul for a fast forward button. Every scene of this picture is far too long, often weighed down by repetitive dialogue and the incessant cloying of its title character. Tremendous emphasis is placed on the look of the picture, with costumes, sets, makeup and cinematography that truly are top shelf. But what it delivers in terms of visual aesthetics is undermined by a lack of warmth and a failure to introduce anything new to distinguish this take on the story from previous productions. As a consequence, the picture never engages the audience but instead serves up boredom that borders on torture. What's more, the film is billed as family fare, yet its often-creepy imagery is unlikely to set well with younger viewers (that is, if they're not already done in by the movie's glacial pacing, a sure-fire way to turn off those with limited attention spans). I'm at a loss to figure out what the filmmakers were thinking here, but an exercise in high-brow production values is not the most effective approach to employ when it comes to telling a children's story. It may look nice, but, with whimsical and heartwarming material like this, that's not nearly enough.… Expand

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MagMachina

Mar 30, 2021

Full of awkward scenes because of terrible acting, dialogue, editing and of course directing. A film just with style but no substance.

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catspats

Jan 14, 2021

Мрачно, не интересно, костюмы вызывают отвращение. Пинокио скорее даун, нежели наивное полено. Это сказка не для детей , а пособие для киноиндустрии как делать не надо.Мрачно, не интересно, костюмы вызывают отвращение. Пинокио скорее даун, нежели наивное полено. Это сказка не для детей , а пособие для киноиндустрии как делать не надо.

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