The Adventures Of Pinocchio

MOVIE:- Best life adaptations of Pinocchio. The story was based more on the Disney version, rather than the classic tale itself. However, they managed to throw in some of the original elements that were not in the Disney movie. It's funny, charming, strange, and scary (if you really think about it and read the actual story, Pinocchio is a dark tale).- Casting was perfect. The actors and actresses did a phenomenal job. The late Martin Landau wonderfully portrayed the warm and kind nature of Geppetto. Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced the innocent and naive Pinocchio really well. But to me, Udo Kier stole the show as the antagonist. He's scary and manipulative, without being too over the top. And Bebe Neuwirth was beautiful and mischievous at the same time.- Costumes, props, and setting were great. The feel of being in an old fictional Italian village was really well done.- Music was great as well. Personally, I prefer this one to the Disney version.- Special effects was okay. Animatronic, stop/go motion, and cgi were used. Pinocchio does seem come to life. For close-ups and full shots (simple walking), animatronic/puppet were used. While the running used stop/go motion. The cgi was the downside part of this movie. It's on the same level as Anaconda, but compare to the run-time of the movie, the usage was very minimal. So it's not that big of a deal, but can seem very cartoon-ish.Overall, I like this one better than the Disney take.DVD:Not much to offer (probably because the movie itself was not well received), so don't expect much.- Full-screen (traditional TV) and widescreen (HDTV).- One behind the scene footage, which is really short so we don't get to see much.- Two interactive games, but I find them to be really boring.- New Line's film highlight (just a poster of Monkey Trouble, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Theodore Rex).- And the standard scene selections, subtitles (English and Spanish), theatrical trailer and cast info.- Double sided cd (side 1: full-screen version and dvd features. Side 2: widescreen version).

This movie is really special to my heart. I love it to the fullest. I believe its a great adaptation. Only problem is i wish the disc itself wasnt a flip disc. Other than that, this is perfect

This is the perfect family movie. If you are 1 or 100 you can enjoy this movie. It's about an old man that is a puppet maker, and he wants a child of his own. He makes a puppet out of a tree that he had carved a heart into long ago. He names the puppet Pinocchio because it is made of pine. The log he used was magical and the puppet came to life. Pinocchio wants desperately to be a real boy for his papa. He has to prove himself worthy of being a real boy. He get's into trouble and his conscience has to get him out. If he lies his nose grows, sometimes it get's so long it grows leaves and has a birds nest on it. He makes a bad decision and gets donkey ears and a tail. Him and his papa get swallowed up by a wale and he needs to tell lies to make his nose grow to get them out. Eventually he becomes a real boy and they live happily ever after.

My favorite version of Pinnocio .Disc was in excellent condition!!

It's such a shame this movie failed at the box office at the time, as it's one of the best family movies I've ever seen. The cast is excellent across the board, especially Martin Landau. The look and design of the movie is superb..you truly feel that you are in this far place a long time ago where magic can spring up in the unlikeliest of places. The Jim Henson Creature Shop work on Pinocchio is a marvel and holds up very well today. And perhaps most surprising and satisfying of all, it's amazing just how emotional this movie is, particularly as it heads toward the ending. Seek this movie out if you get the chance...!

These movies are not just for kids, great story line and songs.

Great Movie. Luv this classic twist.

I love this move and was looking for it everywhere and I finally found it. It came in great condition.

For me this was the most emotionally hard-hitting version of Pinocchio. Amazing performances, fantastic storytelling, brilliant musical score!

Replaced a VHS copy of this film. As soon as it came through the door the older kids (20-30)now parents were putting it on and watching it. The younger ones (2-6) soon joined in. All had a great time even the grandparents. A good retelling of a classic story almost as good as Disney's version.

This is a lovely story with good animation and voices by well known actors/actresses. Pinocchio comes to life at the end and is great to watch.

The best remake of Pinocchio's movies. The only sad part was when Laudau'scharacter had to let go of Jonathan, and then he searched for his sonafter the theater burnt down. And the reunion on the beach was heartwarming.

Bought as a Present