Pinocchio

The 2022 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1940 animated classic, itself based on Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio." Set in late 19th-century Italy, the story follows the wooden puppet Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), crafted by the elderly woodcarver Geppetto (Tom Hanks). One night, Geppetto wishes for his creation to become a real boy, a desire granted by the Blue Fairy (Cynthia Erivo). Pinocchio embarks on a journey accompanied by Jiminy Cricket (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who acts as his conscience. Along the way, he encounters characters like the sly Honest John (Keegan-Michael Key), the puppeteer Stromboli (Giuseppe Battiston), and the Coachman (Luke Evans), who oversees Pleasure Island. The film blends live-action with computer-generated imagery and features musical numbers, including new songs and reimagined classics. Despite its visual effects and star-studded cast, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who noted both strengths and shortcomings in its adaptation of the original material.