From Disney to Roberto Benigni,
Shrek to
pornography ("It's not his nose that grows"), Carlo Collodi's
no-strings marionette
Pinocchio has made his fair share of film
appearances. But none has been as faithful to the original tale or as
uniquely surreal, yet charmingly matter-of-fact, as Matteo Garrone's
recent, Italian language version. With a menagerie that includes a
sleepy snail and a talkative tuna (and despite the repeat presence of
Benigni, now playing Geppetto), the makeup artists are the real stars
here; they will truly make you believe the boy is wood.
MD Rating: 7/10
Now available on home video and
digital purchase/rental.
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