The version itself is entertaining, but obviously pales in comparison to the book or the versions by Disney and Luigi Comencini, which have set a high bar.The time is wasted a lot on minor scenes and even feels plodding. The new additions were okay characters.Coco is mildly annoying with her remarks.The acting is good. Mario Adorf looks sympathetic and the other characters do a fine job.The problem is that this version is bland and uninteresting. It is entertaining, but not awesome.

This is a German made TV mini series filmed in Turkey about an Italian toy maker and badly dubbed in English. I think ,most us know the story. This one includes the whale ending, the mules, and Coco the wood cricket. It was geared for a very young audience, maybe about 5 years old. It doesn't have much in the way of adult appeal. If you have seen the old Disney version, or not, watch it again instead.Not watchable for adults.