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The Adventures of Pinocchio

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A fairy answers a wish, bringing to life the puppet of woodcarver Geppetto (Martin Landau), who names him Pinocchio (Jonathan Taylor Thomas).
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The Adventures of Pinocchio is an admirably faithful adaptation of the source material, but it may be too frightening for younger viewers -- and too dull for older ones.

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John Petrakis Chicago Tribune The filmmakers have created a pretty boring movie. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader It's a very pleasant version, less cruel and nightmarish than Disney's cartoon predecessor, lacking a fairy godmother, and probably closer to Carlo Collodi's original story in other respects as well. Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety A lively and pleasant piece of work, one that likely will be a staple of video libraries in many households for years to come. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review JK Sooja Common Sense Media Scary live-action version has violence, guns, and monsters. Rated: 2/5 Feb 18, 2021 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times Despite state-of-the-art digital technology and creatures from the Jim Henson workshop, this is a disappointing rendition of Carlo Collodi's enchanting morality tale. Rated: 2/5 Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A bland reworking of the classic tale Rated: 1/5 Nov 29, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Derek L Whilst the Adventures of Pinocchio stayed faithful to the source material, however it does have moments where it can get rather creepy in terms of its tone and direction. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Jessica M My favorite version of Pinocchio!! I watched this many more times than the original Disney version as a kid. Maybe some people don't have the nostalgia that I have for it, but still the costumes are amazing and I love how well the actor plays Gippetto. Yes a few frustrating situations that Pinocchio gets himself into, I like to laugh them off lol, nonetheless a masterpiece in my eyes. I see some low ratings because people find it creepy?? Y'all are hilarious. It's sweet, lovely and I always cry at the end. I love this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 36 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Memphis A Definitely better than Disney live action version. The effects are very good especially Pinocchio himself. Pepe voice Lipe seeking at that bad I couldn't even notice it was wrong. The movie fixs up many things wrong with other apadtions. Definitely a must see. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/23 Full Review Colton G The Adventures of Pinocchio Is Very Infamously Known for its Scare Factor. One of the Main reasons why I absolutely hated this Film. They did Try Their Best, But It just Didn't Work out Very Well. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/22 Full Review Michael M This Children Adaption of Pinocchio is so Nostalgic to my Childhood. They don't make family movies like this anymore. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A fairy answers a wish, bringing to life the puppet of woodcarver Geppetto (Martin Landau), who names him Pinocchio (Jonathan Taylor Thomas).
Director
Steve Barron
Producer
Raju Patel, Jeffrey Sneller, Heinz Bibo
Screenwriter
Carlo Collodi, Steve Barron, Sherry Mills, Tom Benedek, Barry Berman
Production Co
Allied Pinocchio Productions Ltd., Twin Continental Films, Barrandov Studios, Savoy Pictures, Cinevox Filmproduktion GmbH, New Line Cinema, Pangaea Holdings, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.1M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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