GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEW | Double Toasted

[@wminion3890]

A++++ movie, the whole theater was laughing and crying… multiple Oscar nominations and hopefully multiple winner. So cute and heartwarming.

[@24canvases48]

Fun Fact: Pinnochio killed Jimny Cricket by squashing him with a mallet at the start of the original tale. The cricket's ghost haunted Pinnochio for the rest of the story.

[@multiverseman4017]

He didn't step on him, he threw a hammer at him

[@DeepEye1994]

He also doesn't stay dead. He dies from hammer time, then he shows up as a ghost to try warn Pinocchio before the Fox and the Cat hang him, then he apparently has returned from the dead when the doctors visit Pinocchio and he interjects to talk about what a little shit he is, then he's absent until in one of final chapters when he allows Pinocchio and Geppetto to stay in his cabin and forgives him for his past bad actions.

[@ninjanibba4259]

That's not a fun fact, nor is it accurate

[@Hinatachan360]

I like how the blue spiritual creatures look like a seraph and a cherub from the book of Ezekiel. And Pinocchio has a beautiful singing voice.

[@marksalmoneussorcerersupreme]

Also they highly resemble Greek sphinxes.

[@michaelstrong5383]

It goes without saying that the Guillermo del Toro version will be the better Pinocchio movie of the year (which is a sentence I'd never thought I'd say), but it goes to show the difference between a director who deeply cares about the story and a studio that made an inferior soulless version of said story.

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

He does have passion, but sometimes that passion can go too far case in point his Tales of Arcadia series. The “ending” was not great. But it’s better than Star vs and Voltron legendary defenders endings, but I don’t think that’s says much.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Considering the track record for most Disney live action remakes, I think we could predict Pinocchio wouldn’t be good

[@RazorRex]

What’s really annoying is I can’t just say “Pinocchio 2022”. I have to clarify which one because 3 different Pinocchios came out this year: the Pauly Shore one, the Disney live-action remake, and the Guillermo del Toro one.

[@cosmosofinfinity]

Disney's infinite money can't buy passion

[@gregcharles3240]

I just saw it in theaters a couple days ago in theaters and it became my favorite animated film of the year so far. (Can't wait to see Puss in Boots The Last Wish tho)

[@annabanana7659]

To be honest, when I watched the film, I didn't see Pinocchio as evil in the first half of it; I saw him as very strong-willed, curious, and someone who thinks everything is revolved around them AKA *a kid* who didn't know any better. He was literally born within a day so he didn't know how to behave or to listen so yeah, I was exasperated but having three nephews and had to babysit younger cousins, I got used to it. It's also refreshing to see that Geppetto wasn't the perfect father and has his faults. He's an old man who was grieving the loss of his son and not prepared to have another 'son' who was completely different from Carlo but still cared for the puppet. The dark undertones and the lessons; the plot, the characters, the voice acting (shoutout to Gregory Mann who provided Pinocchio's voice, it was beautifully executed) and the music are something wonderful to behold.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Yes!!! Anyone who has watched a toddler can relate to Pinocchio’s learning curve. I didn’t think he was a bad kid, he was one day old. He was curious about everything because the world and life was brand new to him. Also, I loved what they did with Geppetto’s journey as a father. When a parent loses a child, they do often try to make the next child (if they have one) a replacement for the previous child who passed away. And having him learn to accept Pinocchio as himself was such a beautiful journey.

[@Lnerfan1]

This movie sucks and that Pinocchio makes other Pinocchio adaptations less dark like Pinocchio is a dark story already but this is dark dark

[@annabanana7659]

​@@Lnerfan1What? Can you explain it more clearly cuz you kept using the same nouns.

[@Lnerfan1]

@@annabanana7659 chill not everyone is a nerd and understands your fancy words

[@danieltobin4498]

Good to see Guillermo is still proving to the world his creative genius!

[@castlekirk9106]

he had so many good ideas that couldn't get made, lots more to come hopefully

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

This movie is incredible. Without trying to be hyperbolic or anything. I actually enjoyed it over the Disney film. Not the terrible Remake released this year, but the classic by Disney.

[@tannaeros]

Pinocchio is that ugly/cute that I didn't find in any other version of the story. I liked this one best. I, too, enjoyed it over the simping Disney Pinocchio.

[@sampa2nyc]

Guillermo del Toro has said that his version of Pinocchio, completes a trilogy that includes, "The Devil's Backbone" and "Pan's Labyrinth". All three are dark tales set during war time.

[@victorhernandez8723]

Who thinks this movie deserves an Oscar for Best Animated Picture? Raise your hand.

[@Prototype-357]

I don't have a hand emoji (T_T) Please understand, o/ looks too much like the fascist salute.

[@JustinZarian]

We will find out soon enough

[@totaldramasurvivor9723]

🙋

[@DarkCreed]

And that it did

[@yakuza01]

Pan's Labyrinth actually takes place in fascist Spain, during general Franco's dictatorship, not Italy.

[@italosblogtalkradio4279]

Facts 💯

[@cinematicmike5323]

I seen this a few times. I took my dad the second time because he wanted to watch it saying Pinocchio is from his childhood. After seeing it he told me it was probably one of the best interpretations of Pinocchio that he has seen.

[@thecinematicmind]

After watching at the World Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. I can say by a complete landslide the best Pinocchio so far this century. Moving film about fathers and sons. Including the disobedience against oppression.

[@FlipTheCatOfficial]

Fun fact. Spazzatura's name in Italian literally means trash. So he named the monkey trash literally as he beats the crap out of him with the hard side of his cane lol

[@AfroRyan]

Pinocchio is actually the only puppet with face swaps; the other puppets are extremely complex with internal structures designed to allow for precise facial expressions, with a silicone rubber skin that looks very good. That's why they looks so smooth compared to earlier stop motion.

[@tannaeros]

The little whorls that made his eyes were genius. When he was worried at night talking to the cricket, the shapes of his eye holes conveyed his feelings so well.

[@joeysnowynoey]

I loved this movie. I was in tears, the ending was so beautifully done.

[@kacklina]

Im glad to hear just as I start watching that Pinocchio is evil, thats how he should be in the original story, thats the allegory of a wooden boy who cannot be a real boy until he feels things like empathy.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

I don’t know why people think movies like this aren’t ‘for kids’. Yeah, it’s not for ‘toddlers’ maybe but I think almost anyone over maybe 8 years old could enjoy this film. Think about a fairy tale like hansel and gretel, it has neglectful parents, starving children, and it ends with children shoving their abductor in an oven. This is exactly the level of creepy story telling stories should have for kids around 8 years and older maybe. It can engage critical thinking skills and lead to great discussions with parents. PG means Parental Guidance Suggested for a reason. It doesn’t mean ‘not for kids’.

[@jac7198]

yeah european fairytales historically were much more grimm than ANY disney depictions. so that 'not for kids' is just an ovesrseas overprotective reaction. sleeping beauty gets raped in the original story.

[@paradisecity0406able]

Who knew that 2022 was going to be year of Pinocchio?!

[@Ishma3l]

I’m so curious as to why so *many* film companies said to themselves “ You know what we need: Pinocchio!!!”

[@cosmosofinfinity]

I did. *nose grows bigger*

[@ragarcon]

@@Ishma3l it became public domain

[@MyDomVids]

Not to mention, we got a animated, live action, and stop motion Pinocchio in one year.

[@victorhernandez8723]

The weird, the bad, and the good.

[@Cleanframe]

This was a nice conclusion to the Pinocchio Wars

[@jazzycat8917]

Spoiler alert: there's another one coming out next year too.....

[@Omar-wq9dz]

As long as it’s better than the Disney remake, I’m pretty sure that’s all people want to know. Based on early reviews, that easily seems to be the case

[@hamhockbeans]

Pinocchio and Emperor of the Night is good too. Very dark.

[@samuelesalvatico7259]

Isn’t that kind of a given though?

[@denkokoro]

Dear Disney, We caught you slippin'.

[@kch1303]

There's so much like, extremely intelligent imagery in this movie. From Pinocchio signing a Faustian contact with a figure who shows him the world much like the last temptation of Christ, to the people of the circus singing about fascism subtly in Italy. This is one of the best animated movies I've seen, perfect, nah, but by God this is fascinating. Also they got a semi-biblically accurate angel, what the hell!

[@georgethomas9694]

Pan's labyrinth is actually set in Franco’s Spain. Depressing that it’s so easy to get them mixed up 😔

[@AliceBowie]

The difference is Franco was in power until he died in 1975. Il Duce was killed in 1945.

[@RYMAN1321]

That’s a great film though

[@cosmosofinfinity]

Weird how del Toro's Pinocchio looks so much better than Disney's Pinocchio. Guess you can't buy passion

[@Lnerfan1]

You need your eyes checked

[@dioshiba6066]

Guillermo Del Toro did the best take out of a lot of the Pinocchio’s I’ve seen that isn’t trying to be a Disney film or overly kiddy film. On the note of what you’re saying about the story being clunky and having a lot of ideas I’m not sure I totally agree with that because of the over arching theme of what it means to be an actual human vs a puppet in the sense that you’re either bound by a contract or under an authoritarian regime, it’s not perfectly paced I give you that but in terms of nailing the themes it was going for I think even in spite of its flaws it still flows. The other thing I appreciate about it too is that they don’t try to make lying this whole black and white thing where it’s generally a bad thing, it acknowledges that there’s that grey area to it because every so often in life you’re going to be put in a position where you have to lie and between where it differs from how sometimes you say shit you don’t really mean or if you lie it has to be done so to do some good. There’s a cost on the latter but it knows that sometimes the truth isn’t going to help a situation either. (I also say that knowing there was at least one or two situations where I was put in that position.) I mean shit compared to the one I saw on Cartoon Network that was the futuristic CGI one, the Disney Remake and the weird Russia one that’s a literal meme, Del Toro is the best alternative to the original Disney film.

[@tannaeros]

I think this film is good for some kids to see, to realize the things you stated. I recall dark themes in movies growing up. Yes, it sticks with you for a reason; there's something to be learned.

[@andreworluk5962]

@@tannaeros Well that's just it. There's nothing wrong with a bit of darkness in media, whether it's literature or film. Lessons are learned, and, there's some beauty to it when you shine a light on some of those themes. I've seen darker films than this but I do acknowledge that it is a darker take on the timeless fairy tale that is.

[@zosometalgod]

I worked on this gig made a lot of the miniature sets for the stop motion puppets! This stop motion was fluid because a lot of it was done with motion blur that's a great Phill tippet invented!

[@tindiesel7]

That’s crazy good for you

[@champuli1027]

Great work! Well done!

[@tannaeros]

I watched it twice, already. The second time was to look at the real artwork of it.

[@zosometalgod]

@@tindiesel7 thanks!

[@PhantomBones101]

With all of the Pinocchio adaptations it makes wonder how Lies of P will be received. I mean you don't think of Pinocchio and think "steam punk hack and slash".

[@rodgerelledge4151]

Im looking forward to that. Wanting to see how the story plays out

[@ponyboy316]

Ever since they started combining CGI motion blur with claymation, it moves much more smoothly.

[@marksalmoneussorcerersupreme]

It's wonderful and very close to the book 📖. They did that beautiful bittersweet ending, and they definitely jabbed at Original Book where Pinocchio died and then brought back, which is what the writer did because it upset readers of the book series. So that writer was doing resurrections before DC comics brought back Superman.

[@taniadickson541]

Devils backbone, pans Labyrinth, Pinocchio , have some sort of trilogy feel to them

[@ThisGirlConnie]

I heard Pinocchio is the 3rd installment in a trilogy Pan’s Labyrinth, Devil’s Backbone, and Pinocchio.

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

This is a movie I’ve looking forward to I have faith Guillermo Del Toro knows what he’s doing. Well except for Troll hunters rise of the titans and it’s “ending” if u want to call that.

[@lich109]

Not sure you can blame that on him since he's one of 3 writers there.

[@mrcritical6751]

That ending sucked so hard as a Staja fan, those two had a perfect ending and they just erased their babies, relationship and Steve’s development

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

@@mrcritical6751 I’m praying that we get a continuation or a Rebuild Tales of Arcadia trilogy. Set in the new timeline and gives us a good ending.

[@mrcritical6751]

@@bearerofbadnews1375 honestly if they hadn’t done the time rewind it could have been more interesting for continuations. Jim struggling with the fact that he saved the world but at the cost of his best friend, Douxie dealing with being without Archie after all these years, Steve having to maybe finally decide to leave earth to be there for his kids hell Earth would be dealing with the fallout of the fact that an army of giant titans destroyed a load of it. That ending raises interesting questions as opposed to the original ending which just raises questions of how the flying hell will Tobey survive he’d be an awful Trollhunter and would likely die in the fight with Draal

[@Deform-2024]

Considering how dark the original fairytale is, I still don't get why Pinocchio keeps being advertised for kids.

[@nyanpirethecat2257]

Because Disney's animated adaptation from 1940 is the most popular version of the story alongside introducing Pinocchio to generations of kids and families. The popularity of Disney's version even influenced future adaptations of the story.

[@hamhockbeans]

Look at Pinocchio and Emperor of the Night that was very dark.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

I don’t see why being ‘dark’ makes it not ‘for kids’. The Hobbit and Huckleberry Finn for example are both ‘children’s books’ and neither would be rated PG by movie ratings today in their original form. I would totally show Del Turo’s Pinocchio film to any child 8 years old or older. We are afraid to engage children’s critical thinking skills these days and classically, we didn’t use to. We are so adapted as audience to the Disney clean up version of retelling fairy tales and classic children’s stories we have forgotten that it wasn’t always that way.

[@scatmanjohnfan22]

..because the book was for kids? Lol

[@beer2041]

This is officially the only version of Pinocchio I'll ever refer to. Del Toro once again proves he is a god and so is every single person involved in any of his works.

[@wiinterflowers95]

I agree there.

[@Fan-Nimater101]

I can’t wait for this version of Pinocchio I’m hearing great things!

[@mr_nobody_000]

saw this movie last night, wow what a great movie. I loved this so much.

[@scribblingjoe]

Pan’s Labyrinth actually took place in Spain during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. It was around the same period. There were a lot of dictators around that time for some reason.

[@onomuknub]

Fun fact: the Stromboli character's name is Count Volpe, which is Italian for fox. I think the monkey character is supposed to be a stand-in for the cat; her name Spazzatura means garbage.

[@KoolMB]

Better than the Disney cashgrab!

[@victorhernandez8723]

*Way* better!

[@TheQuincyEdwards]

I like this formula used here, but maybe the co-hosts could watch the shows too, having more input rather than having it explained to them by one dude.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Sometimes the do, but there’s a lot to watch and I think sometimes they all can’t keep up with Corey and they still have to keep their review schedule.

[@clown-cult96]

Another person involved in this film who’s worthy of note is Patrick McHale. He worked on Adventure Time and created Over the Garden Wall. The man is basically a master of these beautiful, whimsical stories featuring kids that have these ambiguous but distinctly sinister undertones. If you know what to look for, you can see his influence all through the film, especially with Pinocchio himself.

[@EmrysMerlin8807]

Made myself a bet back when Korey reviewed the new Disney Pinocchio that he would like the del Toro one better. Glad to see I was right!

[@denkokoro]

Silly Billy is in the house & hittin' the spout!

[@matty6878]

how many damn pinocchio movie do we need this year

[@hungryb4dinner]

yes :D

[@Sasu123456789x1]

All of them lol 😆

[@moondawwg]

Just this one, throw the others into the trash can.

[@taniadickson541]

100

[@marcushamner5994]

At 0:53 I laughed right there LOL. I feel you Korey and Billy! I be laughing with y’all if I saw this with you guys on the set of Double Toasted!! I’m a Toastie since day one!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jcthemainman]

This movie is nominated for the Golden Globe

[@RazorRex]

What’s really annoying is I can’t just say “Pinocchio 2022”. I have to clarify which one because 3 different Pinocchios came out this year: the Pauly Shore one, the Disney live-action remake, and the Guillermo del Toro one.

[@gleekthemonkey4570]

Literally who is

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

I think Del Toro Pinnochio is Del Toro Pinnochio 😅

[@C.Mustard]

Lol 0:50 his voice 😂😂😂

[@hellsapoppin9326]

It's not the pinnoch-you-know

[@zosometalgod]

Pan's labyrinth wasn't Italy it was Spain took place during the Spanish civil war

[@SailorSlay]

Pans labyrinth is one of my favorite movies. I used to watch it multiple times a day

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Pauly shores the voice that's too funny

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

The animation looks so beautiful

[@adiveler]

To be honest, the original super-asshole Pinocchio wouldn't work with this version of grieving Geppetto. He barely accepted this Pinocchio!

[@teddyfurstman1997]

GDT Pinocchio > Disney's Remake

[@pestyobsrvr4278]

This is my first time seeing “Pinnochio in space” what type of mess was that!?

[@dragondaveltd1992]

Father, when can I leave to be on my ooown...

[@ethans2647]

Just noting that Pan's Labyrinth took place in Spain, not Italy

[@alain9684]

Just a little correction: Pans Labyrinth isn't set in fascist Italy, but in spanish civil war.

[@marksalmoneussorcerersupreme]

The Forest Sprite and Death, I think are definitely supposed to be Greek sphinxes, since Ancient Rome borrowed a lot of mythology from Greece.

[@victorhernandez8723]

The Roman gods and goddesses were basically the Greek gods and goddesses, but with different names. Here are some examples. Zeus - Jupiter Hera - Juno Poseidon - Neptune Hermes - Mercury Aphrodite - Venus Aries - Mars Athena - Minerva Hades - Pluto Apollo (both have the same name) Heracles - Hercules

[@marksalmoneussorcerersupreme]

@@victorhernandez8723 thanks, I already knew that.

[@katiecooksley]

btw pans lab is fascist Spain not Italy. I am sure you know this and just mispoke, but just in case people didnt.

[@Guernicaman]

Quick FYI. 'Pan's Labyrinth' takes place during fascist dictator Franco's Spain, not Italy. During the Spanish Civil war.

[@RYMAN1321]

One of Del Toro’s best films, and I’m glad kids can watch this

[@hectorrivera7034]

That story was great

[@Kylopod]

Pan’s Labyrinth takes place in Franco’s Spain, not Italy.

[@JudgementNutter]

Faaather when can I go out and be on my owwwwwwnnnn?

[@jughead18sp]

0:47 - that pinocchio is definitely not a real boy

[@Lnerfan1]

Just a bunch of firewood 😂😂

[@dalime605]

that pauly shore pinnochio, that ATROCIOUS remake, and whatever the hell that 30 year old italian man pinocchio was... but a book accurate pinocchio?? interesting..

[@afroahmed3989]

I'm really curious to see Del toro's version of pleasure island, I'm certain it's gonna be something to behold

[@castlekirk9106]

they cut it out of this

[@afroahmed3989]

goddamn

[@lonelysatoshi2482]

I think it won't be part of this version of the story, considering it will all focus on Pinocchio dealing with the puppet show he got himself dragged into, but I think that the whole Facist Italy setting will replace that plot point, since that is the type of influence kids at the time got into by Mussolini

[@ricvaladez2563]

Yeah that pretty much is what happens.

[@KhakiCube]

@@castlekirk9106 it's not cut entirely, but instead it's a fascist youth training camp where instead of being allowed to break the rules, the children are taught to obey.

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

cory I want you to watch Pinocchio revenge so badly you would be like wow wtf did i just see or watch the trailer lol

[@_dtez_8539]

The Monkey part was too funny 😂

[@_dtez_8539]

16:19

[@_dtez_8539]

18:36

[@_dtez_8539]

21:56

[@Bobsheaux]

This movie had me until the Mussolini stuff came up. We've already got enough problems these days with parents wanting to be their kids' friends instead of authority figures for Del Toro to compare obeying your parents' guidance and rearing to following orders from a fascist regime. How did we get to this point where the original story's basic moral of "try to better yourself and not be a delinquent" became so controversial?

[@fredericomolina1692]

Given the rise of fascist rhetoric these days, it seems appropriate

[@Charles12]

Thats taking it way too literally, beside the whole last scene says word for word the original message.

[@leiodinardo6045]

From the visionary streaming service that brought you Squid Game and Big Mouth

[@jkseraphim4]

The man was from Hot Fuzz too.

[@scribblingjoe]

I remember Pinocchio in space.

[@victorhernandez8723]

How about Pinocchio 3000?

[@scribblingjoe]

@@victorhernandez8723 Naw, I never saw that one.

[@youcancallmeneck5178]

So I guess this version of pinocchio is more closer to the source material?

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Yea and no, kinda does it’s own thing theme wise. Also the original is serialized to really do it, I think you’d need a series not a single movie.

[@justinsmith4618]

Double Toasted reviews for if you want someone to review the gist of a movie but not the actual movie. Its okay to have notes guys.

[@gabmoreno280]

Pans Labyrinth takes place in aftermath of Spanish Civil war 1939-late 1970s which had the fascist government hunting down the rebelitionists which lasted a very long time of just pure civil war the actual Spanish civil war began in 1936-1939 in which the fascists won the war

[@KingSinestro0612]

WE NEED TEMPTATIONS PART 2

[@christopherreichart9193]

You are right this movie is not for kids i’m agree Disney they did it first please get more fans to our Side please

[@j.r.9170]

Cannot wait to buy this on bluray

[@italosblogtalkradio4279]

I enjoyed this review of Pinocchio but it would greatly help to have both hosts having seen the movie first before diving into the review. If I were the host who hadn’t seen it, I would have been a bit upset to hear about it before drawing my own conclusions.

[@splabbity]

Your reactions to Disney CG Pinocchio reminded me of this old commercial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJuuYpSLipd3rpY

[@KurtDPalmer]

Can i watch this with my kids?

[@rachelle88818]

Yes, they'll love it

[@KurtDPalmer]

@@rachelle88818 Thank you!

[@havehope646]

Yeah I agree

[@thebossrayden]

What happened to Chris Herman

[@capercrusader7129]

He's Chris Hisman now

[@MonochromeRed]

Take notes Disney.

[@LB030377]

Can you guys review "Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown"? I saw your review of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Peppermint Pattie is as bitchie as ever in this movie but Charlie grows some BALLS!

[@daseancedoesgeek2667]

So we’re gonna get what…3-4 Pinocchio movies a year now?

[@moondawwg]

So? We get like 25 superhero movies a year. Its not like anyone is forcing you to watch anything.

[@daseancedoesgeek2667]

@@moondawwg lol it’s no issue. I think this movie might be good. I think GDT is good for something like Pinocchio

[@nikkicole54321]

Every fairy tale has their reboot moment. Remember when they kept making snow white movies? 😂

[@daseancedoesgeek2667]

@@nikkicole54321 lol omg right 🤣

[@sadetwizelve]

Del Toro vs Burton?

[@remixchild]

Don’t make me choose

[@acemarvel1564]

Oh boy an even better Pinocchio film

[@Patrick-wl6pw]

Netflix Pinocchio is masterpiece I cry

[@homefactory6226]

Look up Pinocchio in Africa. It's will mess you up by reading it!

[@redlangley02]

Gilmore and del Toro Pinocchio Vs. Disney Pinocchio Vs Pauly shore Pinocchio. I'm throwing away the book this is out of control of making too much Pinocchio movies.

[@tannaeros]

makes you wonder about the influences that all those people thought, "Pinocchio? Yes, that's the film to make." It might be like "Ants" and "A Bug's Life" where one studio gets wind of another production and thinks they can best it for all the money. The phrase, "All the money' is telling me GDT wasn't one of the copycats.

[@charliecane3621]

Beautiful movie

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I can't wait to watch the movie

[@PK-MegaLolCaT]

4:18 thank god you guys dont make movies.

[@ryuusaki7309]

As long as it's better than the soulless remake lmao

[@ldbjr]

Yeah...no

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this one

[@JDubbb727]

As soon as pinocchio came to life and started jumping around I turned it off.

[@zeddieperryiv799]

Why??