The New Adventures of Pinocchio
The New Adventures of Pinocchio

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The New Adventures of Pinocchio

1999
Movie
95 min
English

Puppeteer Geppetto becomes a puppet himself after drinking an elixir that Pinocchio bought from a traveling carnival.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Michael SwanGenres: Family, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In this sequel to "The Adventures of Pinocchio," the wooden puppet is now a real boy but struggles with the temptations of the human world. He and his creator, Geppetto, travel to a land of magic and adventure. However, Pinocchio must face his inner demons and resist the allure of wickedness to truly become a good person.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a bland and uninspired continuation of the Pinocchio story. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many citing its predictable plot and lack of charm as major drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lifeless rehash of a classic tale with little to offer.

  • The film suffers from weak performances and a convoluted plot.

  • Lacks the magic and emotional resonance of its predecessor.

Google audience: Audience reception for "The New Adventures of Pinocchio" was poor, with viewers frequently criticizing its unoriginality and poor execution. Many felt it failed to capture the essence of the original story or offer anything new to audiences.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a sequel, "The New Adventures of Pinocchio" features a different actor playing Pinocchio (Cody Arens) and a different director than its 1996 predecessor, 'The Adventures of Pinocchio'.

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