I’ve been trying to get in the habit of writing longer and more thought out reviews on here, but all I can think to say about this gem at the moment is that it’s truly beautiful and proves how much people misunderstand animation as a filmmaking technique. It’s no bold statement to say that it’s often written off as ‘children’s movies’ and that really undermines both the value in work like this, and the emotional intelligence of kids. This film nails it, and is an absolute joy to watch, while being painfully melancholic at times. Such a personal work. Eat shit Disney. minus half a star for a real lack of hideo kojima.

Questo Pinocchio in stop-motion non è la versione addolcita e rassicurante a cui siamo abituati. È ambientato nell’Italia fascista degli anni ’30, è pieno di morte, di guerra, di padri che non sanno amare e di figli che non sanno cosa significa essere “reali”. Del Toro usa il legno, il ferro e la carne per parlare di disobbedienza, di perdita e di cosa significa davvero vivere. L’animazione è meravigliosa: grezza, tattile, piena di imperfezioni volute. Ogni burattino sembra vivo in modo inquietante e tenero allo stesso tempo. Pinocchio è un essere caotico e genuinamente disobbediente, Geppetto è un uomo spezzato dal dolore, e il Grillo Parlante (Sebastian J. Cricket) è uno dei migliori personaggi del film. La colonna sonora di Alexandre Desplat e le canzoni funzionano quasi sempre, anche se qualche numero musicale allunga un po’ troppo il ritmo.

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i cried with that ending

Magical version of Pinocchio which adds a fascinating layer of a Christ allegory on top of the familiar story. My 4 & 7 year old were more emotionally moved than I ever remember them being in a movie. Just a joy to watch.

o jeitinho que ele fala papa 🥰🥰🥰

I was surprised by how it’s a great exploration of mortality! and love! it’s a beautiful little film! loving someone for who they are, while they are still here!  This felt **extremely **personal. Almost as if I was peeking at someone’s journal I wasn’t supposed to see. Del Toro gave it his all!!

After seeing this movie I checked the making of video on YouTube. Every time I get stunned by this method of animation which is a stop motion. The way directors achieve smallest of details with this tough method plus great storytelling. That’s exactly what Guillermo achieved. This particular story ain’t new, we all know but gorgeous stop motion gives it a beautiful layer of depth that mesmerised me throughout.

Whatever happens, happens And then we gone.