Pinocchio(2022) Site
The year 2022 was unique for having of the classic puppet tale released almost simultaneously. Depending on which "Pinocchio (2022)" you are interested in, there are several compelling articles exploring their vastly different artistic directions: 1. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix)
: Fantasy/Animation features a review detailing how del Toro used 1930s fascist Italy as a backdrop to transform the story into a timely anti-fascist declaration. Pinocchio(2022)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, this version was a more direct remake of the 1940 animated classic. The year 2022 was unique for having of
This 3D animated version gained viral fame for its unusual voice acting (notably Pauly Shore). Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks,
: The legendary Roger Ebert site describes the film as a "luminous new gravitas" for del Toro, focusing on the heavy duality of life and death. 2. Disney’s Live-Action Pinocchio (Disney+)
: The Campus Times offers a harsh but interesting look at how this version "skins the nostalgia" off the original, questioning Disney's modern remake strategy.
: The Daily Star provides a comparative look at all three films, explaining why the public domain allowed for such a "clash of puppets" in a single year. Review: Pinocchio (Guillermo del Toro, 2022)