Title: Pinocchio
Year: 2022
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Country: US
Language: English
Ever since Walt Disney's Pinocchio impressed audiences in 1940, there have been a whole slew of imitators and remakes. The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) clearly being the worst of them all. Even Disney couldn't spare with their original with their live action remake in 2022. Guillermo Del Toro, however, is a remarkable filmmaker, and has managed to inspired with the latest version of the Fabled classic.
This whimsical, stop-motion musical directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson follows the mischievous and disobedient adventures of Pinocchio in his pursuit of a place in the world.
Pinocchio (2022) is fairy tale for adults; a picture that is optimistic and cautionary in equal measures. Blending fantasy with real world conflict (this picture is set in Benito Mussolini's Italy) it's a story with big emotions that perfectly blends the innocence's of being a child with the heartache of adulthood expectations.
The film differs from the Disney 1940's version in many ways, not attempting to be merely a remake of the material. Del Toro's themes are more sociological and the moral, the key to being a "real boy", is far more thought provoking and philosophical. Despite having more mature themes; Pinocchio is vibrant and stunning film. It is full of imagination.
The production design is stunning; the stop motion is remarkable; the music is creative. I love that Ewan McGregor plays Jiminy Cricket. Every scene is a meaningful work of art, masterfully crafted by a master director. You must see this.
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