PINOCCHIO (2022) MOVIE REVIEW | Double Toasted

[@michaelstrong5383]

The only good thing this movie did is that it made me even more excited for Guillermo Del Toro's version of Pinocchio.

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

This movie made me want to rewatch Pinocchio a true story. Say what u want about at least it had him become a real boy at the end, instead of impelling it like the remake did.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Also, it made people love and appreciate the original animated film more

[@Vynzent]

@@bearerofbadnews1375 🤣 Father, when will I get live on my ooooown?

[@chasehedges6775]

@@Omar-wq9dz 💯💯💯💯

[@NoExplosionsMcgee]

Pretty much

[@Omar-wq9dz]

I would love to see a Retro Review for the Disney animated version, since Korey is an animator, and it’s considered the most technically perfect Disney animated film

[@Miglohara]

@Queen Nikki Perfect on an animation and design level, the technical aspects of the film.

[@Planag7]

I agree with Martin everything that I've seen was making Pinocchio out to be this perfect already able to be willing to be a real boy but just was waiting for the perfect time whereas with the animated version it was definitely him being imperfect and having to overcome challenges to eventually get the ending we got

[@kaiser8659]

The purpose of the original book was to basically tell kids if they keep acting like jack asses they'll turn into one. Disney's first Pinocchio adaption was fine despite being softer as book Pinocchio's faults wouldn't have translated into a likable character on the big screen. So it made sense for Disney to tone his character down to a well meaning kid who well gets into trouble because he's a kid. But with this movie Disney missed the entire point of Pinocchio by making him perfect at the start. There's two layers of absolute fail

[@albatross4920]

Wait a second, so the og Pinocchio was about changing for the better. And this version doesn't do that? Wtf!?

[@kaiser8659]

@@albatross4920 that was the entire purpose of the character from the original book from the 1800s and every adaption prior to this adaption. Even the lowest budget animated shlock got this right. PHOENIX GAMES IN THEIR RIPOFF "GAME" GOT THIS SIMPLE CONCEPT DOWN... But somehow the billion dollar company with some of the highest praised films... could not...

[@zacheray]

Man that is so wrong that Pinnochio being so flawed wouldn’t translate. The classic Italy-made film version of Pinocchio has him acting like a little sh** and he’s more relatable than any other version

[@felixdaniels37]

OG Disney version did it the best because Pinocchio was a NEUTRAL party to his own story. He was neither good nor evil, he was a puppet both metaphorically and literally. And as a puppet, he's constantly pulled in different directions by people with their own agendas. And just like a kid, his mind is malleable and easy to manipulate. It's only when Pinocchio starts thinking for himself and starts using his newfound sentience to be brave is when he earns the right to cut off his strings and becomes a real boy. Hell, the movie even spells this out with "I got no strings on me"! This remake fundamentally misunderstands the source material it's drawing from, and it's even worse when it's the same company that made the original.

[@F.Hakeem89]

The fact that this is on Disney Plus and not in theaters is a blessing.

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

Why does that matter

[@PipeGuy64Bit]

@@blackguyofthesouth2161 Only thing this means is Disney isn't gonna spam us with ads for this film

[@sketchygetchey8299]

@@blackguyofthesouth2161 it’d be a lot of invested money wasted if it was in theaters.

[@LooneyCartoonMan]

The film was planned for a worldwide theatrical release, but now on Disney+ over the COVID-19 Pandemic.

[@kenneth465]

@@LooneyCartoonMan *Scamdemic or *Plandemic. Had to correct you.

[@trentonhamilton645]

Fun Fact: Joseph Gordon Levitt, who voiced Jiminy Cricket, also voiced Jim Hawkins in Disney's Treasure Planet back in 2002. 😁

[@kevinmatta9262]

How is that a fun fact? For one: most people besides younger kids knew that already. For two: no one cares.

[@sketchygetchey8299]

@@kevinmatta9262 correction: For one: most people does not mean everyone For two: you not caring does not equate to everyone not caring.

[@kevinmatta9262]

@@sketchygetchey8299 dude I was joking. You ruined it

[@zainmudassir2964]

Thanks for fun fact 😊

[@sparklingdaisy3169]

@@kevinmatta9262 Your ass was not joking.

[@Joseph-ku7eb]

I never thought the Coachman's minions in the 1940 film were literal monsters. I always thought they were regular henchmen designed to be mysterious and menacing, always draped in shadow for sinister effect. Making them literal smoke monsters in this version was an odd choice.

[@COSun25]

Smoke monsters are synonymous with Disney esp. after buying Fox. I'm already getting memories of that Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer film all over again. That Galactus as a smoke monster was soooooo cheap.

[@jessicaHcat]

I thought the smoke monsters were weird at first, but honestly considering there's a magical blue fairy and some talking animals, the smoke monsters actually make sense.

[@Eidlones]

The staple of all these remakes: strip it of subtlety and creative artistry

[@caliginousmoira8565]

@@COSun25 what

[@adamclifton29]

28:44 - Even without the alcohol and smoking I STILL wouldn't go to a place filled with kids called 'Pleasure Island'

[@acidrain92]

Im not one of those people who jumps at the chance to hate on everything Disney, but come on. Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation was always going to be way more interesting. At least he's doing something different.

[@chasehedges6775]

I was to see that version, instead.

[@qwerty77772]

God, I hope so. It would be shame if three Pinocchio movies were released in one year and they were ALL terrible.

[@michaelstrong5383]

@@qwerty77772 I have complete trust in Guillermo. He's one of the most creative visionaries working in Hollywood today. Besides, even if it doesn't live up to expectations, it still wouldn't be as bad as the other Pinocchio movies.

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@michaelstrong5383 see you say that and then if it falls down, you’ll be eating your words

[@RynMyers]

The original Pinocchio is a masterpiece The new one…was ok. It didn’t offend me.

[@juliahornback2843]

I'm on the same boat

[@patrickirby3059]

i think the ending is more realistic in a sense that, he may never become a “real boy” but that doesn’t mean who he is now isnt worth love and also doesn’t mean he cant keep striving to make himself better. its applicable to all of us, we may never reach our wildest goals but life is always about the journey not the destination and we should always love/be loved for who we are as we are as we continue to push for our “perfect self”

[@glennhkboy]

By making Pinocchio (2022) such a Disney boy from the beginning (eager to go to school, uncomfortable of vandalism, etc) , this film remove all the punch at the end. He was already a good boy from the start, so there is no different when he became "true boy at heart:.

[@chasehedges6775]

Pinocchio 1940 - A Disney Classic masterpiece. Pinocchio 2022 - Another mediocre Disney remake that nobody asked for.

[@hamhockbeans]

How about Hollywood as a whole Quantum Leap has a remake coming.

[@mr.goblin6039]

I watched it with my brother and his baby girl. We weren’t that into it, but his daughter loved it and that fun to see her enjoy it. It’s ok, but the og film is WAY better, so I’ll have her watch the og movie some time later.

[@TheKillaShow]

Its good to remember that these disney movies are MADE FOR KIDS, and that the KIDS like it. Adults can be cynical all they want, but ther kids are the ones disney want and always get.

[@CLDJ227]

@@TheKillaShow Sure but disney usually tries to appeal to the whole family.

[@chaddieladdie6312]

@@TheKillaShow Is that why DisneyWorld and Disneyland is so expensive? I didn't realize children had disposable income!

[@Zandersaurus]

Now I want Korey’s mama to watch this live action remake and seeing her reacting saying, “Yeah baby this is the original when you and I watched it”🤣

[@bighuge1060]

I was happy to hear Martin place The Jungle Book live-action remake on a higher level than the other Disney live-action remakes. That movie wasn't a glossy re-do and the main character was engaging. I was very surprised I enjoyed the movie as I look at all these live-action remakes as mere cash grabs and further evidence of the Disney company drifting away from its founders original mission. I recently saw the short trailer for The Little Mermaid and my eyes shot clear into the back of my skull when the actress/singer playing Ariel turned one note into several with some vocal gymnastics. Unless there's something new to add to warrant a remake, these movies are proof that Disney is singularly focused on churning out commodities instead of classics. In all seriousness, how many times has 101 Dalmatians been tapped, milked and drained. As always, I enjoyed watching your reviews.

[@bighuge1060]

@@djdoc06 After watching numerous reviews, comparisons and clips, I agree with you completely. The Disney Pinocchio remake was so incredibly inferior and insulting to the original. The best that can be said about the remake is it will cause viewers to seek out and watch the 1940 movie.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

You should do Retro Reviews for Robert Zemeckis’ older films, since he’s done great work like Romancing The Stone, Back To The Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away. Also, I know it’s divisive, but I really like Polar Express

[@JoeChillton]

Throw in Flight an that sounds fantastic.

[@mickribz3963]

I genuinely don't understand the hate for Polar Express.I loved the story growing up and when I finally saw the movie I thought they did a pretty good job. And I don't think the animation is as bad as they make it out to be.

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

After watching the remake this made me want to watch Pinocchio a true story again.

[@Arosukir6]

"Fatheerrrrr, when can I go out on my ooooowwwwwwn!" 🤣🤣 That movie was beyond wild! Weirdly, the couple songs in it weren't bad. I legit wanna watch the original Russian dub to see if it's any better.

[@darkarai5241]

The film was " OK " I wouldn't say I had a bad time watching it but it's nothing compared to the original. They added and took away to many essential threads to the story which ended up making it feel watered down and lost the true message of the original movie and the book. Pinocchio was also too self righteousnes and good, especially in the plessure Island part when he was scolding Lampwick for being bad. I don't even see why he even needed Jimmy.

[@Agrellar]

It seems like the only takeaway is that Joseph Gordon-Levitt should voice act more. I'm for it as long as we get more of him again.

[@brentrazz6355]

That movie is a like a lucid dream in some parts. That trip to the island of bad kids is crazy.

[@MrTwessel30]

The pleasure island sequence really annoyed me. There is nothing evil about soda and candy. Cigars and beer really hammer home the point of the island imo.

[@kaiser8659]

I mean too much of either is bad for you tbf. But I agree the change is just another way they took the bite out of the story

[@jackriler5100]

The only reason why Disney put this out was because Pinocchio became public domain The fact that they put this out on Disney+ shows that they didn't care. They just want people to care about their version

[@Jacob_Junge]

_because Pinocchio became public domain_ No, the original story has been public domain since 1940 (which is part of the reason Disney made their version in the first place back then), and Disney's version doesn't become public domain until the late 2030s. I think is has more to do with Netflix announcing a couple of years ago that they were making a Pinnochio movie directed by Guillermo del Toro, which comes out in December this year.

[@kameronbiggs5495]

I saw it last night and I had a lot of mixed thoughts on it. The characters are often underused and the Easter eggs felt last minute. I couldn't take Tom Hanks seriously as Gepetto and Giuseppe Battiston as Stromboli looks like a guy cosplaying the character. The CGI looks uncanny and are used in scenes that it reminds me of the Image Movers Digital films (Polar Express, Christmas Carol, Mars Needs Moms) I did enjoy that Pinocchio's arc was about him feeling bullied for being a puppet and that the ballerina puppet is who he can relate too. I also enjoyed the setting of Pleasure Island. But, I agree with Martin the ending just RUINED it! It just tells us 'Oh, he becomes a real boy...eventually, maybe...I think. Well, he feels like a real boy that's all that matters"...Yeah, I didn't enjoy it that much.

[@Woodrow0]

In an unexpected twist, Pinocchio had good CGI, but the story was uncanny valley.

[@donharris8846]

To be honest, the emotion in the cartoon was in the background music, that is what triggers emotion in most movies. This movie is lacking music at most of the most needing scenes

[@erikbyrge2024]

3:41 Korey smash 13:38 Pinocchio stop Lying! 17:05 Talking Fox 21:40 No thanks 23:40 Korey Scarem!

[@thewoodchipperr]

Should've timestamped that girl showing her robot skin at the beginning when she was asked about seeing Pinocchio

[@JoshuaKingTheDream]

So the Jonathan Taylor Thomas live action version is still the best.

[@firefox7628]

The REAL question is, which would you prefer? Pinocchio(Disney's Live Action) Or Pinocchio: A True Story A.K.A *"fAaTheR! When can I leave to be on my OoOwwWnN?"*

[@Emplordxiii]

Which live action? There’s at least 4 of them that exist.

[@Kylopod]

Uncanny value is a big problem whenever they try to make CGI look photo-realistic in animated or mixed-animated films. It was a problem over 20 years ago in films like Polar Express and Final Fantasy, and it sometimes feels like they haven’t progressed past that point even a little.

[@nyanpirethecat2257]

Bummed that the stream cut off as Korey was ranting about the remake's ending. It was hilarious to witness!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Super Basic remake is what you are saying, lol. It seems like Disney doesn't relally understand making some of these cgi characters "more realistic" makes them less expressive and interesting. Or flat out makes them look weird outside of a 2D animated movie.

[@desdar100]

Honestly, I think the little mermaid is the only film that I think could benefit from being remade considering how it's gained more critiques as its aged. Ariel needs a bit of a rework

[@47Cartoonguy]

I feel like some of them are kinda shallow critiques by people who haven't seen it since they were kids. No, Ariel did not give up her soul for a man she barley knew she always wanted to be human but the cute prince Eric was a bonus. I can understand saying she's whiny and irresponsible but then again she is a teenager

[@daliborjovanovic510]

You mean Disney taking the...problematic original, using their woke wand on it while trying not to offend the purists, and rushing it out? Yeah, not going to happen.

[@desdar100]

@@daliborjovanovic510 not really well, but just making Ariel a more rounded character. The criticism of her isn't something that only popped up recently, it was noted even back then which is why Belle from Beauty and the Beast was written the way she was to be more proactive

[@desdar100]

@@47Cartoonguy I absolutely adore your channel man, and it's an honor to be getting a comment for you

[@47Cartoonguy]

@@desdar100 im flattered thanks so much man

[@literarylady1125]

It would be nice if Martin’s daughter could join in as a guest for a review since she is a film student.

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

She was in a video recently, can't remember which.

[@QueenA.G.]

The second I saw this title I mentally screamed “F@CK YEAH IT IS!” but that’s just my opinion. I remember hearing Disney supposedly saying they were planning to scrap all future remakes........ don’t see that happening Disney! 😂 but I hope they get on that soon. Also it’s nice to see u Chloe.

[@geardog24]

Pissed me off that no one thought about saving those donkey children.

[@zainmudassir2964]

They probably deserved it

[@kirkdarling4120]

Besides all you said, I went back and reviewed the original. One thing I really missed: The original cartoon version of Pinocchio was extremely expressive. He had all kinds of facial motion and expressions that this CGI version missed...and why? Why would the CGI version be less "realistic" than the animated version?

[@capsjukebox]

They would have done better to just rerelease the restored original in theaters

[@clsnippets]

Honestly I loved the animation and I loved the live action. I was pleasantly delighted. The assistant with the puppet and leg brace made me emotional bc I wear leg braces too. But yeah I wanted Pinocchio to get with the puppet haha. I thought the boy voicing Pinocchio was absolutely charming and that's really all that mattered to me. I also appreciated him not wanting to act badly on pleasure island

[@daliborjovanovic510]

Funny how, out of all their IPs, Disney decided to "remake" Pinocchio and release it the same year the Guillermo Del Toro's version is supposed to come out. I'm sure it's entirely coincidental.

[@hermunkulus]

I was shocked to see it was Robert Zemeckis who did this. The same guy who did classics like Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump and Cast Away did this? Wow.

[@kevinmatta9262]

Well.. Hollywood doesn't even try to make em like they used too & Zemeckis needs to eat

[@mjjones3443]

happens to a lot of directors as they age and the eras and culture change. look at John Carpenter’s last movie before he hanged them up for good…The Ward. After that piece of shit he was like yup…thats it then

[@CivilianSatellite]

These Disney remakes seem to have a way of taking very talented directors and zapping them of all the creativity and soul they exhibited in their previous movies.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

This movie’s story was so rushed. It looked like it was edited heavily, and the ending was especially underwhelming since it didn’t have a proper ending

[@nickmoney]

It added nothing to the source material. It's a perfectly fine beat for beat remake in the updated medium 60 years after the original, totally inoffensive. I'd give it 6.5/10, not good not bad but simply exists.

[@yourkingreturns]

I love the OG Disney Pinocchio, but as a kingdom hearts player, seeing Monstro gives me PTSD, fuck that mission in both the first game and chain of memories lol.

[@chelsea1062]

If it was not about money they would not be afraid to make something new instead of trying to rehash their most successful properties. But I will say, the CG in this actually does not look that bad

[@adamclinton8650]

I’m sorry but to me this is a very good one. There’s nothing wrong with it in my opinion I don’t see anything wrong with it. To me it’s an A all the way

[@RazorRex]

I just wish Disney would remake things like The Black Cauldron, Atlantis The Lost Empire, and Treasure Planet- movies that flopped and actually lend themselves for another shot instead of classics that are just fine. I mean COME ON The Black Cauldron is based on a book series of 5; Disney literally has the next Lord of the Rings on their hands!

[@allanbroady2970]

Atlantis or treasure planet would be good.

[@tobiodeyemi5274]

No no no no no!

[@RazorRex]

@@tobiodeyemi5274 What?

[@avidfather1864]

I think this film was way too light-hearted for one thing. While i obviously don't want to scare children, the original film and the book by Carlo Collodi which it is based on, is a dark and creepy fairy tale and cautionary story about what will happen to little boys and girls that misbehave and don't go to school. Well, they turn into jackasses. That's why i'm also looking more forward to Guillermo Del Toro's version because he is really good at telling childlike fairy tale stories that are infused with really creepy, horrifying elements.

[@redlangley02]

When geppetto got scared my Pinocchio was alive, I thought he would shoot Pinocchio... (Credits)

[@blueravenfire]

the minute i heard they took the song "when you wish upon a star" out of this movie, i was like no, that is some ol' bullshit right there. if your not going to put in what made the original a classic in this first place, then why bother doing a remake of this at all? not surprised at all this is just another soulless remake.

[@terabitez3374]

It’s the most inoffensive Live action Disney remake I could see kids liking it this one feels like Corey is being a little biased but he also makes some fair and great points

[@Planag7]

Yeah except taking the teeth out of it but don't worry we have other people making a better version of it hell I'll give Pauly shores version some props because at least it's something with a little bit of teeth

[@daliborjovanovic510]

Kids liking your movie isn't your movie having merit, it's kinda the opposite of that, cuz kids are dumb and easily entertained, and that was not Walt Disney's philosophy when making movies during his life, otherwise, they would not be fondly remembered classics. Also, since when does being "inoffensive" make a movie above criticism?

[@terabitez3374]

@@daliborjovanovic510 kids are not dumb I hate that sentiment so much

[@MonochromeRed]

@@terabitez3374 they are dumb and gullible af.

[@crow_g1639]

Really now? Alot of wokeness and they e even promotef their ghay agenda in one of the songs.... you must be a sheep or a bot

[@AlSween]

Tom Hanks did well. I watched it with my 8-year-old nephew and he liked it.

[@Treeeee2008]

One thing I do appreciate is how geppetto actually spent a few days teaching Pinocchio about the world before sending him off to school like in the original version, I also like how Honest John and Gideon never got caught like in the original, that was my favorite part because they're possibly the only Disney villains who actually won.

[@eduardovillicana8509]

Don't forget the Coachmen since he is literally the devil himself😬

[@miraclecomics]

8:44 I saw some great things in this movie and the work put into it. Jimmy Cricket and Pinocchio were done really well along with the Fox and the Cat, Figaro and Cleo. The remake even enchanced the story making Pinocchio’s efforts to resist temptation more challenging and even gave Geppetto an emotional background hinting at a tragedy with his wife and son. I don’t know why you guys can’t see that but at least don’t dictate to Disney what not to release. How would you feel if I said for a studio to not release a movie you guys like?

[@theresidentteacher2438]

As much as I like this channel and subscribed....COREY, GIVE THE DAMN MIC TO SOMEONE ELSE. YOU GOT 3 OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE BASICALLY JUST TO LAUGH AT YOUR JOKES. What's so funny is Corey will TALK for 10 minutes STRAIGHT, and Martin can sum it up in 1 or 2 complete sentences and STILL BE FUNNY.

[@RexMckinnis]

After Lion King, I stopped watching these remakes. I WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in Lion King. It felt so soulless I said fuck that, I’m done with these cash grabs until they take this shit seriously.

[@tobiaslawrence8928]

My thing is this with all the good animated films Disney had put out why keep remaking all the classics? If you are going to remake it make sure it's different and actually looks interesting until then keep to the animated original stuff. Movies like soul, turning red, original projects that actually work movies like zootopia keep making movies like that. If you're going to reboot, remake, revamp something redo all the bad stuff that had good ideas.

[@yakuza01]

It's because it's not for us but the 5 year olds now (a.k.a future customers). I guess it's the studio's way to keep these characters relevant for future generations but it seems counteractive if they are doing all these bland remakes. Then again, as a 5 year old, you would probably find them entertaining. Lets face it, there has been stuff we watched in our childhood, for which we feel nostalgic for, only to watch it again now and seeing that a lot of it was in our heads.

[@agatahb]

Korey, I totally agree - 101 Dalmatians is also my favorite Disney film :)

[@Zandersaurus]

I really like the CGI Fox 🦊 with movement and the voice actor from this live action remake.

[@giblet1618]

I feel like the only reason they did this is a directly compete with Guillermo Del Toro’s version of Pinocchio on Netflix. Would it kill them to hire a goddamn Italian to play Geppetto?

[@chasehedges6775]

Same

[@michaelstrong5383]

Right? I love Tom Hanks, but he wasn't good as Geppetto. He stopped doing the Italian accent halfway through the film.

[@crow_g1639]

@@michaelstrong5383 not only that he was soul less and he was trying to be funny like in the marvel sht movies

[@Devilsblood]

You guys are aware they've been adaptating Pinocchio for years right? There was even a 90s film version Starring that kid from Home improvements. There was also that horrible literal live action version with Roberto Benigni. My question is why do a movie that's been adapted to death? Don't get me started on the casting. I consider this the most miscasted film.

[@thewickedwanderer]

I wish Robert Zemeckis would go back to his Bttf / Roger Rabbit days. If you watch the behind the scenes of that movie it’s insane how they did that. Just like I wish Peter Jackson would do a horror movie like his early ones or any kind really sometime before he retires.

[@jessicanoelle2012jp]

I really enjoyed the Jonathan Taylor Thomas version 😍 idk why Disney acting like it doesn't exist anymore lol

[@COSun25]

It was because that JTT live-action version (and straight-to-video sequel) aren't Disney's works.

[@d3l3tes00n]

Yes! I always watched this!

[@d3l3tes00n]

@@COSun25 Oh wow, I always thought it was Disney.

[@KanWoo76]

I didn't know this was even a thing either until yesterday. I saw the original at the drive-in back in 77, chilling in a onesy in case I passed out, mesmerized as I stuffed popcorn in my 4yr old face. I have to agree with Martin's rating. In the original, Pinocchio was a little scamp that Jimminy had to reign in, that's gone. Lampwick is watered way down and the climax is rushed! They won't, but I will. *SPOILER* . . . 😕😧😠😒They substituted beers & cigars in a pool hall but made Pinocchio a damn fecalpheliac!!? Especially based on the ending (which left me hanging), my rating is ..!., Thank God we still have the original. . .until they start tweaking scenes to keep up PCness on Disney+

[@longbeachwoman]

My favorite version is the one with Paul Ruben ( AKA Pewee Herman) from Fairy Tale Theatre 🎭

[@Stablemable2]

I think the kids would love it, but I liked it enough to see it twice and also watch the Disney animated Pinocchio for the first time. To compare the animated classic to a live action is like comparing a Big Mac hamburger to a home made hamburger, it depends on your flavor but theyre slight differences that are important and special.

[@a.f.watcher8888]

My Disney remake experience: Cinderella eh, Maleficent (more like Malodorous), Beauty and the Beast… haven’t watched any of the remake’s since, sorry not sorry.

[@dormammusubjective5774]

Guess will have to wait for December for the next remake of Pinocchio with Guillermo Del Toro directing. I thought that's what this one was and was kinda confused because one word I don't really associate with Del Toro is 'generic'. Hopefully he'll do something original.

[@brianmagee6595]

This makes me miss the 90's live action Jim Henson's Pinocchio starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

[@miraclecomics]

22:28 just because some things are a little different doesn’t mean that a lot of time wasn’t put into this movie. For example the smashing of the clocks really hurt Pinocchio because of how Geppetto treasured them.

[@sonicjrjr14]

I definitely enjoy these remakes more than I know a lot of people do, but even I can acknowledge this movie was weak. When it comes to the musical remakes I feel like Beauty and the Beast is their best one because they actually got a director with a musical theater background. Action directors like Guy Richie, Jon Favreau, and especially Robert Zemeckis have no business working within this medium. I'm definitely excited for Rob Marshall's Little Mermaid next year, though. I'm sure he'll knock it out of the park!

[@crow_g1639]

L

[@miraclecomics]

18:01 Their was nothing wrong with Figaro or Cleo. Figaro and a great design and my wife even stated that Cleo was beautiful.

[@kalebrecoba5699]

You guys gonna watch the Guillermo Del Toro’s Phinocchio on Netflix this year?

[@superstarthomas]

Didn't they have a live action Pinocchio back then? I could of sworn I've seen it a few times as a kid. I was very very young then so I forgot.

[@d3l3tes00n]

Yeah with Johnathan Taylor Thomas. I guess it wasn't Disney, though.

[@superstarthomas]

@@d3l3tes00n oh Ok that is the one I was wondering why they never covered it. I guess maybe one day they will.

[@mikethegrape1]

I would have liked special guests with more to say about the review. What was the point of having special guests if they have literally nothing to say.

[@TechysavyKev]

The effects near the end were terrible, let’s throw them in CG water, then leave the main actor dry as a bone.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

I like Robert Zemeckis, but this movie was bad

[@shanicestella2226]

When i try to watch the 2022 Disney Pinnochio I think the writing of the story is much heading to the message of anti-ableism rather than focusing about a strong moral compass to distinguish between right and wrong which is the center plot of Pinnochio is telling about Even the ending sounded doesn't giving concrete conclusion I basically wasting my time to watch an expensive fancy special effects minus well-written plots

[@rui5421]

I watched this with my kids and they really enjoyed it. I think the problem with generational change is that after being raised up as the target of aggressive marketing, we’re not adjusting well to not being the target of marketing anymore. If I was a kid now, this Pinocchio would be timely. Kids don’t want to watch 80 year old cartoons when everything else lately is cgi or hybrid. Disney needs a way to keep these properties current, and kids want a version of these stories for their time. No doubt kids could enjoy the classics, but it’s not representative of their generation.

[@mikethegrape1]

I'm more than sure adults watched the original cartoon and enjoyed it too. Regardless of marketing. There is an artistry and a charm to the cartoon that is missing from the remake. Cartoons, back in the day, were hard and expensive to make. There was no room for fat on that dish. The timing & rhythm was on point. Each emotion had to hit through the celluloid. In the live action version, they seem almost desperate to purposefully make each scene monotonous as possible. But like this review says, "It was a nice experiment."

[@Arosukir6]

Not to mention that there's a good number of really great, successful 2D-animated shows and films that kids today enjoy. New versions of She-Ra and My Little Pony, Adventure Time, Owl House, Steven Universe, tons of anime, etc etc. Plus kids today still enjoy the classics as well (my baby cousin loves Little Mermaid). Good art is good art (well-made, full of heart, funny, interesting, etc) regardless of generation imo. Same with poorly made crap, especially cash grab remakes.

[@rui5421]

I’m not saying the old stuff wasn’t fun for adults, nor that kids “can’t” enjoy 2-d animation. My kids enjoy the classics, but they recognize that they’re old and out of date. Many kids are raised on 3-d animation. It relates to them as modern media. Hell I recall watching classic looney tunes growing up, but I knew it was old and didn’t relate to it as “my generations” media. All I’m saying is, these current movies aren’t unenjoyable and as korey said, if we didn’t know the originals, we’d find these to be just fine, if not lacking in the way a lot of kids media does for adults. Even if you feel the classics were better and i think its generous to assume that adults all felt it was high media at the time. I reckon most of us only know the direct impressions of our parents and grandparents who were young when the movies came out. We just have to be honest, the general standard of kids media, especially Disney is along this level. I love the classics, but watch them without the nostalgia. They’re a bit superficial and undercooked in spots too.

[@Nightwing-ce1tx]

I'm actually looking forward to watching this. The original film was so haunting. I want to see what they did with the CGI and live action

[@eatatjoes6751]

I'm gettin' to be more excited for the Guillermo version, too.

[@boomstickcritique902]

Why does Disney have to honor the Italian story roots when these are remakes which means they can do anything they want lol. Anyway, nearly all of these Disney remakes have sucked ass except Jungle Book yet people keep seeing them so blame the audience for the fact they are still being made.

[@ragercarnage8609]

The design of Pinocchio in this kinda works, in the original he didn’t look that distinct from human kids face wise. But in this one he is so bizarre that it actually does make him an attraction for most.

[@crow_g1639]

Cgi nigha

[@miraclecomics]

6:25 So much for an open mind. Just because Disney chose to put this on Disney plus instead of the big screen doesn’t mean they are ashamed of it. Also I grew up with the animated version too, and I enjoyed it and I also enjoyed this remake. So hard for people to enjoy stuff nowadays

[@TheWanderingWolf2393]

Well it's their opinion

[@miraclecomics]

@@TheWanderingWolf2393 well that’s true but after hearing them defending the little mermaid trailer and even seeing the positive things with live action Aladdin at least, I thought they wouldn’t find a lot wrong with Pinocchio

[@kjsuperstar1798]

The only Pinocchio I'm looking forward is the stop motion movie. That's the only Pinocchio movie I'm generally excited for. The remakes that released after The Jungle Book have nothing that makes them stand with the originals. They add new pointless scenes that don't further the story, they rely on the original as a way to get people interested in the remakes, instead of trying something new, they just rehashed the same movies with a different coat of paint. The remakes are just the same films but with a different coat of paint.

[@alkadeyas]

Who's the blonde?

[@greenarrow.]

are you sure it's bad or are yall complaining just to complain cuz I saw the movie and I felt like it stayed true to the original the cgi was decent it wasn't that bad I understand that you people love the classics we all grew up with the classics but at the end of the day it's just a movie

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

That mouse holding the gun to Korey's head still, and he's trying to communicate to Martin with his eyes "I would agree with you but I'm being held hostage right now".

[@miraclecomics]

25:05 Again their was emotion and feeling in this remake just like the old film. Why it was so hard for you to feel it is beyond me.

[@Smoothïllustrated]

I was so drained after this movie, I had to turn it off at some points and go clean something just to improve my mood. the old Disney Pinocchio had better pacing and driving the plot forward. kinda sad how the Disney remakes haven’t improved. But I guess when it’s mostly cash grabs, it looks and feels soulless.

[@chanelhenderson8460]

Nope. And its Keegan Michael Key not Michael Keegan Key. Korey...christ its not that difficult

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

Finally has a verdict on Rotten Tomatoes 30% “Visually dazzling but soulless, the largely inert Pinocchio reaffirms that you should always let your conscience be your guide… away from unnecessary remakes.” Just go watch the animated movie again It’s still one of Disney’s best after 82 years

[@inkonsistency]

I think the reason why the live action remakes feel like husks of the former movies is because the originals had passion, inspiration and heart put into them. Like the original Pinocchio, Walt literally sold his car and house and got into debt for that movie to happen. You wouldn't see modern Disney doing that these days. Quite the opposite, actually.

[@rommee]

The color balance on Pinnochios eyes drives me crazy and the lazy wardrobe and design of the Blue Fairy is weak. 😞

[@michaelforthriller]

The first 30-40 minutes i thought was actually rather Charming. It's the rest of the film that kind of falls off for me, in some scenes Pinocchio looked great and on other scenes he looked too much like a Digital character. Everything with the FOX was done very well i thought, I enjoyed Hanks as Gepetto too.

[@davidfc7136]

I really enjoyed this one. I don't think it's as bad as people are saying.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

If this is how Pinocchio turned out, now I really want to see what the Snow White remake will be like

[@whosmansisthis6624]

I’ll still give it a watch, and if I don’t enjoy it as much as I want too. I’ll always stand by the film and Pinocchio’s cg animation looking BEAUTIFUL. Even the voice is perfect

[@miraclecomics]

24:40 Dude Easter eggs doesn’t mean that this movie was lazy. The reboot Ducktales in 2017 had Easter eggs and an extended Disney afternoon universe and still being original and faithful to the 80s ducktales series. It’s the same with this movie.

[@miraclecomics]

12:11 Tom Hanks wasn’t half doing his part. He did a great job as Geppetto. He reminded me of Jack Black playing R. L. Stine

[@shadow_raven1983]

"I applaud Disney for keeping this sh*t on Disney+!" You had me in the first half.

[@samspotz8r8s]

The jungle book was the only one I enjoyed. I wanted so so much to like the lion king and Mulan, but those two broke my heart with how bad they were. I don't want to give anything else a chance, and from the trailers and reviss so far, Im making the right choice