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The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 14 Fresh: 4  Rotten:10 Average Rating: 4.8/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Synopsis: A live-action adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic 1883 novel. The tale centers on an elderly puppet-maker named Geppetto, and his relationship with Pinocchio, his wood-carved creation who magically comes to life -- and whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie. Geppetto, who has no... A live-action adaptation of Carlo Collodi's classic 1883 novel. The tale centers on an elderly puppet-maker named Geppetto, and his relationship with Pinocchio, his wood-carved creation who magically comes to life -- and whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie. Geppetto, who has no children of his own, becomes a "father" to Pinocchio, and the two develop a special bond. But that union is endangered by the colorful, villainous Lorenzini, who wants to use the toy as an attraction at his dark, insidious carnival. And unfortunately, Lorenzini always gets what he wants.... [More]

Genre: Childrens

Starring: Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Geneviève Bujold, Rob Schneider, Udo Kier

Director: Steve Barron

DVD Info

Release:

Aug 15, 2006

[DVD Details]
  • Adventures of Pinocchio, The
  • Academy Award(R) winner Martin Landau stars in the new, live-action adventure based on this favorite, family classic. Jonathan Taylor Thomas brings Pinocchio to life.
  • Year: 1996
  • Director: Steve Barron
  • Starring: Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Genevi ve Bujold
  • Source: Warner Home Video
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    A bland reworking of the classic tale

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    Far from Disney, but still quite charming

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    Borderline-creepy live-action adaptation.

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    It's the woodsy children's movie Walt Disney didn't want to make: chockablock with mischievous mayhem and light on the sap.

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