Buratino, Son of Pinocchio
Imagine a mix of Repo Man, Oliver! and Pinocchio and you're on the road to grasping the tone of this bizarre Estonian take on Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy's character Buratino, a wooden boy (or boyus woodenus, as the doctors in the film refer to him). Buratino's virginal mother wishes upon a star for a son and is immediately answered by what can only be called a rape-splinter. The woman gives birth almost immediately to her little wooden Buratino.
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Plot Summary
In a magical world where toys come to life, Buratino, a wooden boy with a long nose, embarks on a quest to find a golden key. This key is rumored to unlock a secret door that leads to happiness. Along his journey, he encounters various characters, including a wicked fox and a wise turtle, who try to hinder or help him achieve his goal.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally mixed to positive reception, praised for its visual style and faithfulness to the spirit of the original story. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally juvenile.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually appealing with charming animation.
- A lighthearted adventure suitable for younger audiences.
- Familiar fairy tale elements may limit originality for some viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Buratino, Son of Pinocchio' are limited, but generally indicate appreciation for the film's bright visuals and its retelling of a classic tale, making it a pleasant watch for families.
Fun Fact
The character of Buratino is based on the protagonist of Alexei Tolstoy's 1936 novel 'The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Buratino', which itself is a retelling of Carlo Collodi's 'The Adventures of Pinocchio'.
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