Pinocchio

About Pinocchio

The movie Pinocchio, released in 2022, is a mesmerizing blend of live-action and CGI, orchestrated by the Academy Award® winning director Robert Zemeckis. In this heartwarming reimagining of the classic tale, a wooden puppet named Pinocchio embarks on an unforgettable journey, aspiring to become a real boy. A lovingly crafted creation of Geppetto, Pinocchio lives a thrilling life as Geppetto treats him as his real son. Guided by the wise whispers of Jiminy Cricket, his 'conscience', Pinocchio faces challenges, learns life's lessons, and chases his dream.

Making / Production

The movie was produced using a combination of live-action performances and intricate CGI, to bring the charismatic world of Pinocchio to life. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, a veteran known for his innovative work in films like Forrest Gump and Back to the Future, this version of Pinocchio presents a visually stunning and emotionally engaging interpretation of the well-loved tale.

Actors

• Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, bringing warmth and vitality to the loving woodcarver who treats Pinocchio as his own son.
• Benjamin Evan Ainsworth breathes life into the wooden puppet Pinocchio, capturing every honest expression with remarkable sophistication.
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt voices Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio's clever and moral guide, imbuing the character with wit and wisdom.
• Cynthia Erivo betrays depth and compassion, as the Blue Fairy who holds the potential to grant Pinocchio's dream.
• Keegan-Michael Key as "Honest" John, adds an impressive layer to the movie by his dynamic persona.
• Lorraine Bracco breathes life into Sofia the Seagull, a new character introduced in this rendition of the story.
• Luke Evans delivers a striking performance as The Coachman, the beguiling antagonist of the tale.
• And a talented supporting cast including Kyanne Lamaya as Fabiana (and her marionette Sabina), Giuseppe Battiston as Stromboli, and Lewin Lloyd as Lampwick.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Under the direction of Zemeckis, the new Pinocchio film is unique as it’s a hybrid of live-action and animation, pushing technical boundaries.
• This is not the first time Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis have worked together - they are known for their collaborations on Forrest Gump, Cast Away and The Polar Express.
• A new character, Sofia the Seagull is introduced, played by Lorraine Bracco, making the film diversely different from the original story.

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