The Adventures of Pinocchio [Region 2] | ![The Adventures of Pinocchio [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518FHNJB7QL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Steve Barron
Actors: Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Genevieve Bujold, Udo Kier, Bebe Neuwirth
Category: DVD
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Rating:  13 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Ntsc
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 3512391603496
ASIN: B00005R6VQ
Theatrical Release Date: July 26, 1996
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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 Genevieve 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Good little movie... May 9, 2009
Old New Mom (Georgia)
I sat with my 6 year old son and enjoyed this movie as much as he did.
 Very Bad Movie October 20, 2007
Animal Lover
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie is totally unlike all of the other Pinocchio movies I have ever seen. It didn't follow the Pinocchio theme and wasn't really about honesty. If you like the story of Pinocchio, the original version is the best.
A underrated little gem September 20, 2007
KATE JONSON (Elgin IL)
I luv everything about this film,the cast,the music.
Stevie Wonder is a genuis!!
Sicko Pinocchio May 18, 2007
Edward L. Keene (Modesto, CA United States)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
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 September 3, 2006
Joan Ketchum (Milwaukee, WI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!!!
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