Diksia.com - Pinocchio is one of the most beloved and iconic characters in the history of animation. Created by Italian author Carlo Collodi in 1883, the wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy has inspired countless adaptations, including Walt Disney’s 1940 masterpiece, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time.
In 2022, Disney released a live-action remake of Pinocchio, directed by Robert Zemeckis, who is known for his innovative use of visual effects in films such as Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and The Polar Express. The film stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates Pinocchio, and features the voices of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, Keegan-Michael Key as Honest John, Lorraine Bracco as Sofia, Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy, and Luke Evans as the Coachman. The film also introduces Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the voice of Pinocchio, who is portrayed by a combination of CGI and motion capture.
The film was released on September 8, 2022, on Disney+, as part of Disney+ Day, a celebration of the streaming service’s second anniversary. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found it unnecessary and lacking the charm of the original, and criticized the writing and deviations, as well as the lack of improvement over previous adaptations. The film also received six Golden Raspberry Award nominations, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor for Hanks, and won for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.
In this article, we will review and analyze the film, and compare it to the 1940 animated classic, as well as other versions of the story. We will also discuss the reasons behind the film’s failure, and the challenges of adapting a timeless tale for a modern audience.
Plot Summary
The film follows the basic plot of the 1940 film, with some changes and additions. The film begins with Jiminy Cricket narrating the story of Pinocchio, and how he came to be his conscience. He introduces us to Geppetto, a lonely and poor woodcarver who lives in a small Italian village with his cat Figaro and his fish Cleo. Geppetto finds a piece of wood that seems to have a life of its own, and decides to carve it into a puppet that he names Pinocchio.
