originated from The Adventures of Pinocchio, written by Italian author Carlo Collodi in 1883. Collodi, born Carlo Lorenzini, was a journalist and writer known for his children’s literature and political satire. The story was first serialized in 1881-1882 in a children’s magazine before being published as a book. It was intended as a moral tale to teach lessons about honesty and good behavior. The character of Pinocchio has since become an iconic figure in literature and popular culture.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Review

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is an original and somewhat somber take on the well-known fairytale that is vastly superior in many ways to most of its other cinematic brothers. The overall aesthetic is gorgeous, with del Toro’s distinct gothic style and panache for symbolism, breathing life into more than just the titular wooden puppet.

Unfortunately, that same complexity may alienate younger viewers who are far less interested in existentialism and the nature of ethics than they would be in a brightly colored and easily digestible morality tale. When combined with a slightly blurred narrative that completely overshadows the moral of the original story, the importance of honesty, the film sometimes tends to drag. This uneven pacing and its murky central theme does much to stall the audience’s emotional connection to its events.

However, for those looking for a generally family-friendly film that celebrates the importance of fatherhood and the vital meaning that children can bring to one’s life, they could do far worse.

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