THE LIVE-ACTION STORY ABOUT THE WOODCARVER GEPETTO WHO CARVES HIMSELF A PUPPET SON, PINOCCHIO. PINOCCHIO WANTS TO BE A REAL BOY. THIS VERSION IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN THE CARTOON VERSION IN THAT IT IS A LITTLE DARKER.
Callie K. (ballofglitter) from GRAND ISLAND, NE Reviewed on 8/19/2014...
This is a good movie made off the famous tale. I love the different creative things they did to make the movie even better.
Denice B. Reviewed on 1/17/2012...
Great movie for kids. Good story line and a pleasure to watch.
Leonard J. (leo) from GRANITE FALLS, WA Reviewed on 12/21/2010...
I have tried to get this movie since it was first released. The story line provides valuable lessons for children.
Donna E. from RADFORD, VA Reviewed on 7/6/2008...
Fun for the family - the puppet work is very interesting.
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Jennifer J. (momatpeace) from KNOXVILLE, IA Reviewed on 1/17/2008...
Widescreen and fullscreen versions of the film. Two original interactive games play with your DVD remote control. Behind the scenes featurette.
Movie Reviews
Charming version of old favorite
Beverley Ernst | San Diego, CA | 12/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Definitely a keeper in the family movie collection. I had already seen the movie and decided to buy it and so when pucrhasing at Amazon I was so surprised at a few poor reviews listed for this movie that I took time to write. It is a great production of a family favorite depicting old time values and morals while entertaining due to engrossing and almost believable characters of this old family favorite. My 6 and 5 yr old kids were enthralled and describe it as their favorite movie ever. Even Dad stayed awake through the entire movie! It may not work for teenagers but for a relaxing family movie evening, you will not be disappointed and I will keep our copy for ever."
Good movie, but not the same as the animated classic
Sara Swihart | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA | 01/10/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I asked for this movie in 1996 because I was a HUGE Jonathan Taylor Thomas fan.When I first watched it, I was expecting it to be a lot like the animated Disney version. To a certain extent it is, but there are a lot of scenes in this movie that aren't in the animated version.What I Didn't Like About the Movie: With live action and JTT's likeness as a puppet, I got a "Toystory" / "Who Framed Roger Rabbit Feel". It just didn't look right. This is minor considering the overall quality of the story.I did enjoy this movie. It doesn't have content that you have to worry about little ones seeing. Though it isn't destined to be a Disney classic, this is a good movie for the whole family."
Well made fanatsy film.
Christian Pelchat | Canada. | 01/28/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A lonely puppetmaker (Oscar-Winner:Martin Landau in a Impressive Role), who made a Puppet, the shape of a Little Boy. He wishes one night, that his Puppet would become a Real Boy (Voiced by Jonathan Talyor Thomas) and it came true but in the form of a Puppet.Directed by Steve Barron (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Coneheads) made a good entertaining film, based on a novel by Carlo Collod`s Fable. Good Supporting Cast including:Genevieve Bujold, Udo Kier, Bebe Neuwirth and Rob Schnieder. This was a Box Office Disappointment in Theaters but it did better on Video. Walt Disney`s animated version is much better but this is bit different from Disney`s Version. Great Special Effects done by Jim Henson`s Creature Shop. Panavision. Grade:B+."
A good movie!
EllenMuthFan | Stratford, Connecticut USA | 02/06/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I really loved the DVD version of The Adventures of Pinocchio. The widescreen version is really good since I see more of the scenes. I also liked the behind the scenes featurette. The movie is really good and heart-warming."
For OLDER viewers
Joan Ketchum | Milwaukee, WI | 09/03/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Contrary to the initial review by Rochelle O'Gorman, this film is NOT for the SIMPLE-MINDED, nor is it appropriate for YOUNG viewers!!! It is for OLDER viewers and interesting only because of the ANIMATION techniques,filming in Prague, costumes, scenery, acting, etc. DISNEY is the only true,traditional Pinocchio---with special music, Christian theme with angels, a real friend in Jiminy Cricket, the gold fish, the cat--much more imaginative and suitable for very young children AND adults!!!"