Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

The animation is outstanding as you would expect on a GDT film, nevertheless the storytelling doesn't fall behind. Guillermo managed to rewrite the legendary story of Pinocchio with his own style. And yes, that means that the movie may have some dark passages for a child, but only to show the real power of love. Life has death, war and loss, and there's nothing we can do to have our children to live on a place that doesn't has those, but we can teach them to fight them with love. This is not a Disney movie (and you shouldn't expect that from GDT), so it won't show a world full of flowers and colors, it shows reality. And that means it shows the great power of love, how we can have forever our loved ones on our heart and how they can give us strength to love again, even when they're no longer by our side.

A father, haunted by the death of his young son, has his wish come true, when he carves a young boy out of a tree. I must admit I raised an eyebrow when I heard that Guillermo del Toro was doing Pinocchio, having just enjoyed his cabinet of curiosities series, I wasn't sure how this would be, truth is, it's a glorious film, truly wonderful. It's a kids film seen through the eyes of an adult, that's the only way I can explain it, mature themes are dealt with, done in a way that audiences young and old can appreciate. It's funny, it's incredibly moving, and as you'd expect it's also a little dark at times. Finally a film that's number one on Netflix, that deserves to be. I loved the way Geppetto is depicted, he really is a troubled man, even hitting the bottle hard, David Bradley does an awesome job, as do Ewan McGregor and Gregory Mann. The visuals are terrific, it's a beautiful production, it's different to the norm, but it's so impressive, again I think it would appeal to viewers young and old. Take my advice, save it for Christmas day, it's a magical experience, one deserving of the special day. I was expecting to like it, I wasn't expecting to be enchanted by it, it's magical, 10/10.

Right from the get go there're some loop holes, and themes that seems a bit odd but then it grew on me. While my brain is processing and nitpicking the logic, my eyes and heart enjoys this. After finishing the movie, other than shedding some tears, I don't really feel anything much but entertained. Half day in, the movie is now stuck in my mind. Took me awhile to process the meaning of life I took from this movie, and the beauty, the growth, the love, the treasuring the time we have together, precious time. It is now in a special place in my heart. Hands down the best Pinocchio movie I have the honour of watching, in my lifetime. Thank you.

This dark version of the Pinocchio story is exquisitely crafted. Del Toro's vision of a fascist Italy is richly detailed and filled with powerful imagery. The story is deeply moving as Pinocchio, voiced by David Bradley, struggles to stay true to his father Gepetto's wishes while also trying to find his path in life. The animation style is unique for a del Toro film, blending elements from his other works to create something entirely new. The colours and visuals are stunning, giving justice to the grim world of 1940s Italy. The characters are distinct and memorable, each brought to life with the help of excellent vocal performances. While Gepetto and Pinocchio take centre stage, their relationship is the true star of the film. The relationship between this father and son is both heart-warming and heartbreaking as Pinocchio wrestles with his conscience and emotions. The music also adds to the atmosphere, creating an additional layer of emotion that helps bring the story together. GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO is a remarkable piece of art that captures the horrors of fascism and celebrates the bond between father and son. The animation, music, and storytelling are all top-notch, making this an unforgettable cinematic experience. Highly recommended! (NOTE: Parents, take care. This might not be the most suitable movie for young children.)

Del Toro has created an incredible film! I personally don't feel this is a film for very young children due to the backdrop of Muccilini's fascist Italy. That said,, its not because it is any more violent than a Disney cartoon,, its just far more intelligent and must of the relevance would be missed.. The animation is flawless stop action. Every scene is a work of art and complimented by the charactors' design and seamless movements. Charactor voices are well matched to their charactors. The screenplay is well done, easily followed while still impressive and enjoyable. I couldn't believe parts of the story had me on the edge of my seat. The limited music was ok but unnecessary in my opinion. This film will grab you very quickly. A masterpiece.