Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)★ 7.7/10

Del Toro's radical adaptation of the original fairy tale retains his signature dark style and yet remains heartwarming. Set in Nazi Italy, the film portrays the brutality of war. The moral of the story's no longer about speaking the truth, the theme is now about humanity and family.

Based on the fairy tale, del Toro's personal touch breathes new life into this old story. The three-act structure gradually fleshes out Pinocchio's character. The boy's growth, his increasingly complex psychology, and his companionship with each departing character are deeply moving.

I absolutely love it, and I'd say it's one of the best animated films I've seen in the past few years. The adaptation of the story is simply fantastic, and Guillermo del Toro's personal touch gives the original tale a whole new level of charm. As the story progresses through three stages, Pinocchio's character evolves and develops compellingly, seamlessly connecting with the overarching narrative and leaving a deep emotional impact.

Guillermo del Toro puts his signature dark style into play while still delivering a heartwarming tale, taking a rebellious approach to adapting the original fairytale. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Italy, the film vividly portrays the brutal realities of war. With the "not telling lies" theme fading into the background, the movie shifts its focus to the intricate aspects of human nature and the strength of family connections, resulting in an ending that might make you realize the ebb and flow of time.

Though the art style isn't exactly my thing, Guillermo del Toro brings a fresh twist to this timeless story, approaching it from a new angle and making it distinct from the original. He delves into the mysteries of death, love, self-discovery, and eternal life, giving this version a more human touch. Stop-motion animation breathes new life into Pinocchio, perfectly blending with the modern era as it infuses inanimate objects with spirit and soul.

Trust in Guillermo del Toro to deliver a masterpiece devoid of mediocrity. A simple fairy tale brimming with depth, and is sometimes reminiscent of The Little Prince in its simplicity and profundity. Pinocchio explores themes of paternal bonds, growth, anti-war sentiments, and fascism, ultimately questioning the essence of human existence.

A Pan's Labyrinth with puppets, del Toro's version opts for realism over animation and successfully carves a unique niche far surpassing Disney's adaptations. The film delves deep into themes of manipulation by fame, national identity, and parental expectations, with del Toro's flair for the grotesque and eerie style ever present and working well with the theme.

The puppet version of Pan's Labyrinth is more realistic than animation version, Guillermo del Toro found a good entry point for his work, which is much better than Disney's remake. Besides, the theme is richer too. Toro photographed the puppet in a very authentic way. Children are controlled by fame and wealth, national consciousness, and parents' expectations, somehow, they become puppets. Rules, life and death, etc. The grotesque image design and weird style creation that Toro is good at are still good.

Oscurísima, triste pero con un inmenso amor por la vida. La belleza es una luz que ilumina los lugares más recónditos del alma humana. Guillermo del Toro es el faro en una tormenta.

La historia de "Pinocho" siempre tuvo su lado sombrío, pero el realizador no le teme a enfrentarlo y darle su punto de vista optimista. Incluso cuando haya muerte alrededor, siempre hay una razón para celebrar la vida.

Su "Pinocho" desborda alegría, música y humor en las mismas dosis que plantea un mundo (y un submundo) del que parece no haber razón para celebrar. Pero para él, Pinocho está vivo y eso es suficiente.

Versión stop-motion del clásico, donde el mito cobra una dimensión espiritual y política. Más sobre el duelo y la libertad que sobre la desobediencia.

Una nueva adaptación del clásico cuento infantil llega de la mente creativa de Guillermo del Toro. Usando la técnica de stop-motion conocemos un mundo de luces y sombras.
Geppetto atormentado por el fallecimiento de su hijo, abandona sus labores como carpintero y su propio cuidado. En esta etapa de luto y oscuridad es que aparece la luz y la magia como una forma de superar el dolor. Esta luz como la creencia en la magia surge de la ingenuidad y de la bondad, que en los momentos más oscuros es la forma más genuina de resistencia ante la opresión, el dolor y la tiranía.

El Pinocchio que crea Guillermo del Toro es un prodigio de técnica y de la imaginación. El stop-motion se ajusta a la propuesta y al discurso del realizador. Es posible generar estos momentos de sensibilidad que nos conmueven con los materiales más sencillos y con la destreza necesaria para utilizarlos. Más que una lección moral, esta película ofrece una fábula sobre los sueños, la vida y la imaginación como resistencia.

Confie em Guillermo del Toro para entregar uma obra-prima desprovida de mediocridade. Um conto de fadas simples repleto de profundidade, às vezes reminiscente de O Pequeno Príncipe em sua simplicidade e profundidade. Pinóquio explora temas de laços paternos, crescimento, sentimentos anti-guerra e fascismo, questionando ultimamente a essência da existência humana.