Pinocchio: A True Story
Pinocchio: A True Story

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Pinocchio: A True Story

2021
Movie
94 min
Russian

Young Pinocchio runs away from his genius creator Jepetto. Accompanied by his horse Tibalt, he aims to see the world while joining the traveling circus ran by hustler Modjafocco.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Victor CookGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated adaptation tells the classic tale of a wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy. Pinocchio embarks on a series of adventures and misadventures, encountering various characters who test his honesty and courage. Throughout his journey, he learns valuable lessons about truth, loyalty, and the importance of following his heart.

Critical Reception

This animated version of Pinocchio received a generally lukewarm reception, with critics and audiences noting its simplicity and traditional storytelling. While some appreciated its family-friendly approach and faithfulness to the original tale's moral lessons, others found it lacked the depth and innovation of other adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its wholesome family-friendly message and classic animation style.

  • Noted for being a straightforward retelling of the beloved story.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of originality and compared unfavorably to other Pinocchio adaptations.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available for this specific adaptation, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was released in 2021 but was produced by the same team behind the 2014 animated film 'The Secret of the Wings'.

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