POSITIVES
Well Pinocchio looks convincing enough more or less as a living wooden boy in a live action movie, and that’s what you’re here for right? I was amused with the fact that they took multiple opportunities to make his head rotate around like an owl.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth does a great job being the voice of Pinocchio, and the movie in general captures his innocence really well.
This is already an iconic story, so it doesn’t take much to showcase some memorable plot points. With scenes involving Fabiana and Sabina, the “I Have No Strings” musical number, Luke Evan and Pleasure Island, plus Monstro,are just some of the times this movie springs to life.
There is a fantastical odd and wild element to the world that definitely catches your attention, especially since this is a mostly live-action endeavor.
As a cautionary tale and a moral lesson, this story still works well in that regard.
NEGATIVES
The pacing and plot progression is off. It’s unpleasant at times. Boring or uninteresting in some. Stupid or just dumb in others. Plus what’s with the Italian accents?
Unsurprisingly and unfortunately, the CG work is a series of hits and misses. Especially Jiminy Cricket, which this movie just does not make look right.
It should be pointed out that there are some scenes that might be too scary for kids. Especially since this is supposed to be a kid's movie right?
Those pop culture and Disney references felt a little too forced into this movie.
Even Tom Hanks and Joseph Gordon-Levitt couldn't really save this movie.
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