Adventures of Pinocchio

Starring:Lacoya Newsome, Cindy Kozacik, Pearl Terry, Tony Roscia, Danielle Romeo
Director: Ippei Kuri, Jim Terry
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Sicko Pinocchio
for OLDER viewers
Nice-Looking, Nicely Done Pinocchio
Charming version of old favorite
WOODY. 16th april 2004.

The Adventures of Pinocchio
Starring: Martin Landau , Jonathan Taylor Thomas , Geneviève Bujold , Udo Kier , and Bebe Neuwirth
Director: Steve Barron
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Apparently aimed at very small children and the simple-minded, adults may decide that the best aspect of this kiddie flick is the clamshell box with its dual image "Magic Action Art." Though strong technically, the blend of digital effects, animation, mattes, and miniatures is eventually too much of a hodgepodge. The plot is a confusing jumble of classic fairy-tale elements and jarring contemporary accents, attitudes, and lowbrow humor. The only real performers are Martin Landau, who is very classy as Geppetto, and a sad-looking Geneviéve Bujold. Syrupy child-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas makes you long to toss another puppet on the fire. However, the story basically follows Carlo Collodi's fairy tale and the music is enjoyable, especially the songs by Stevie Wonder. This should maintain the interest of youngsters age 8 and under. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

Sicko Pinocchio.......2007-05-18

I watched most of this movie with a Kindergarten class as a substitute teacher. I found it totally inappropriate for children and was shocked to see that it was rated G. It has many very dark scenes and a considerable amount of violence as well as several sexually suggestive scenes. I'm sure many of the kids had nightmares after watching it. Any parent should consider this a PG-13 film and then be cautious about kids seeing it. For the little ones the Disney version is the way to go.

for OLDER viewers.......2006-09-03

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!!!

Nice-Looking, Nicely Done Pinocchio.......2006-04-15

This is one of the better "family films" that adults would still enjoy, and I don' mean to use that as a clich?. Suffice to say it's a fast-moving story, is creatively done and looks super on DVD. This was a stunner, visually-speaking.
The creativity - especially for a film 10 years old - involves the wonderful special-effects that make the famous wooden puppet so lifelike. I haven't seen it in eight or nine years but when this came out first on VHS I remember being shocked at the visuals and how real things looked. The DVD enhances it another notch.
This is not an animated film, and the story is a bit different from other versions. How faithful this is to the original story, I cannot tell you, because I never was a big fan of the story. I can tell you, however, that Martin Landau is very good playing Pinochhio's creator "Geppetto."
I found it interesting that the cricket in this story was called "Pepe," not Jiminy Cricket. At any rate, this is a nicely-done version of the famous kids' story.

Charming version of old favorite.......2004-12-02

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.

WOODY. 16th april 2004........2004-04-16

A great family film, just depends what type of film you like, in my opinion, this is a suitable film for any age. If you don't like this sort of film then this isn't your type. Even so it is a brill film see it.

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R Rated Pinocchio.......2007-01-20

Good representation of a film I saw in 1980 at a drive-in movie theater. Very funny.

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The original walt disney is always the best.
adventures of Pinocchio
Wonderful movie as seen on HBO!
The Wrong Wooden Boy

The Adventures of Pinocchio
Starring: Danielle Romeo , Lacoya Newsome , Cindy Kozacik , Tony Roscia , and Pearl Terry
Director: Jim Terry , and Ippei Kuri
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The original walt disney is always the best........2007-01-13

I was diappointed in this european version of pinnochio. It was poorly done; story line and all. I'll stick with an american version and walt disney's productions at all times from now on.

adventures of Pinocchio.......2004-05-25

I thought this was a good adaptation and had some interesting music and some different passages. Its not as good as the original but it's $20 less.

Wonderful movie as seen on HBO!.......2003-11-16

I remember this movie from when I was little. It was on HBO and was actually a t.v series afterward. It is not as bad as other people say. I like it as a kid and I think other children too will like it. Mind you it is an 80's style.

The Wrong Wooden Boy.......2003-11-09

This Pinocchio, from 1984, is possibly the worst remake in movie history. The original, 1940, Disney Pinocchio, was one of the greatest movies ever made, with Oscar-winning music and songs by Leigh Harline, Paul Smith and Ned Washington; an alternately scary and hilarious story; vivid characters; striking animation; and gifted voice performers. By contrast, this Japanese-American version has a limp screenplay; forgettable characters; lousy voice acting; and animation that wouldn't pass muster for the cheesiest, PBS TV cartoon show. That IMDB doesn't list the names of any of the voice performers, may be a blessing for their careers. Get the original Pinocchio, and avoid this one like a bad street.

Now to the problem: Disney has inexplicably discontinued the original Pinocchio. Thus, the only way to view it is via expensive used copies on sale through Amazon ($36-45), or through renting it from a video outlet. I hope that the geniuses at Disney aren't preparing to loose a politically correct replacement on the world. Hopefully, they have a deluxe DVD in the works. Prayers may be called for.

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The New Adventures of Pinocchio is the charming sequel to the 1996 live-action movie. Though the cast is largely new, Martin Landau returns as Geppetto; his role is pared down, however, by a neat twist in the tale. Udo Kier also returns, this time in the new bad guy/girl role of Madame Flambeau, whose carnival sets itself up in Pinocchio's town and offers everyone a miracle elixir to change their lives. Pinocchio (now played as a real boy by Gabriel Thomson) hopes the elixir will make his papa recover from a nasty cold, but it turns out that Flambeau has tricked him with puppet-making juice. So now it's Geppetto who's the wooden star of the show! Lots of surprises keep the story happily moving along, with secret identities waiting to spring from the likes of Warwick Davis as the ringleader Dwarf. The Jim Henson Studio puppets are first-class as always, with some flawless computer graphics coming to the rescue every so often. There's a beautiful backdrop of the Luxembourg countryside for this pantomime, and everyone looks as if they're having great fun putting the film together. --Paul Tonks

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Pinocchio, the magical puppet who becomes a real boy, returns in his newest and greatest adventure! Troubles begin for Pinocchio and his best friend, Lampwick, when they decide to skip school and go to a magic carnival run by the mysterious Madame Flambeu, who possesses an elixir supposed to cure any illness. Trying to buy the elixir for the ailing Geppetto, Pinocchio is forced into a binding contract with the carnival... and then the dark secret of the potion is finally revealed, sending Pinocchio on an unforgettable journey! Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau (Ed Wood) reprises his delightful role as Geppetto the puppetmaker in this enchanting fantasy for the entire family, co-starring Udo Kier (Armageddon) and Warwick Davis (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets).

Customer Reviews:

Pinocchio is great.......2003-11-14

I loved it on show time on demand, whoever plays pinnochio is brilliant, its a spetaculare, I loved every part, exspecitaly the blue faerie, with a perfect ending. You'll love it too.

The New Adventures of Pinocchio.......2003-03-12

I had to watch this on HBO with my 5 year old brother. I thought it was gonna be just for little kids but it wasn't. It's kind of wierd and even scary sometimes and the bad guy is totally spooky. My dad even liked it and he never likes kid movies.

Gabriel Thomson is perfect!.......2003-02-28

I being the first one to ever to review this tape am honored to do such. I first saw this on HBO Family I thought hey I'll stay here for a little while and the more I watched the more I more I wanted to stay right where I was. Gabriel Thomson is so cute he was made for his role! I want to tell you all something else but my sister is here so I can't look forward to my second review about the big secret, the storyline, the cast and so forth.

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Pinocchio is great.......2003-11-14

I loved it on show time on demand, whoever plays pinnochio is brilliant, its a spetaculare, I loved every part, exspecitaly the blue faerie, with a perfect ending. You'll love it too.

The New Adventures of Pinocchio.......2003-03-12

Gabriel Thomson is perfect!.......2003-02-28

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Pinocchio is great
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The wooden puppet who becomes a real boy is back for the most fantastical adventures yet in this dazzling blend of live action and Jim Henson's amazing puppetry. Pinocchio visits a bizarre traveling carnival and obtains a magic elixir reputed to cure all ills. But when he gives it to his sickly father, Gepetto (Martin Landau) is transformed into a puppet and caught in the clutches of the evil Madame Flambeua (Udo Kier). Is Pinocchio boy enough to find a way to turn his father back into a man?

Customer Reviews:

Pinocchio is great.......2003-11-14

I loved it on show time on demand, whoever plays pinnochio is brilliant, its a spetaculare, I loved every part, exspecitaly the blue faerie, with a perfect ending. You'll love it too.

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Gabriel Thomson is perfect!.......2003-02-28

Adventures of Pinocchio (Avventure di Pinocchio) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]

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Adventures of Pinocchio (Avventure di Pinocchio) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - France ]
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France released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Subtitles), French (Subtitles), Spanish (Subtitles), SYNOPSIS: This is the move version of the best TV mini-series adaption ever made of "Pinocchio", a co-production of several European public TV-networks. Directed by Luigi Comencini, with Nino Manfredi as Gepetto, Andrea Balestri as Pinocchio and Gina Lollobridgida as the fairy. Great actors and a subtle poetry make this adaption a real masterwork of Italian television. SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Documentary, Filmographies, Interactive Menu,

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Pinocchio is great
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Customer Reviews:

Pinocchio is great.......2003-11-14

I loved it on show time on demand, whoever plays pinnochio is brilliant, its a spetaculare, I loved every part, exspecitaly the blue faerie, with a perfect ending. You'll love it too.

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