In Pinocchio, Pinocchio(played by Roberto Beningi) is made by Geppetto but Pinocchio's curiousness leads him to problems that are later solved by the blue fairy, played by Nicoletta Braschi. Throughout the movie, Pinocchio encounters so many problems that makes the viewer wonder if he will ever become good. The plot is focused throughout the whole movie but some things don't make sense, just like the book.Nicoletta Braschi does a great job at portraying the blue fairy. Her voice emphasized her compassion and unconditional love for Pinocchio throughout the whole film. The fairies costume looks great but the ones that the cat and fox wear look weird and make them look awkward and then there voices get rather annoying after laughing the first time they are seen.The music played whenever the Fairy appears, makes the viewer seem calm and relieved that the fairy finally appeared to help Pinocchio. Pinocchio becomes quite annoying by the end of the film, due to him always seeing to become good. Benigni does a weird but good job at portraying a boy.Overall, the film does a great job at showing how Carlo Collodi's "Pinocchio" would've looked like if it was made into a movie.

This movie is horrible. Horrible and creepy. Annoying acting by creepy actors. As everyone knows, Pinnochio is a puppet who wants to be a real boy. Unfortunately, the actor playing Pinnochio is probably mid-to-late 40's and it just makes for things to be awkward and weird. All the supposed kids are old too. I don't know, the movie has a bit of a pedophile vibe to it? Don't let your kids watch this, unless you want to give them nightmares. Besides, the movie just really sucks. I can't believe this movie was nominated for and/or won awards. This movie made me want to regurgitate my lunch. There's really not much else to say about this film. I can't think of anything else to say. I don't know why IMDb requires a ten sentence limit?!

First thing I did was to erase from my head the version of the puppet that was created by the Disney factory. Then I had to struggle to admit old Roberto as a kid, and his wife as a fairy, but now I am old enough to admit both licenses, especially from someone who did something as silly as "La vita è bella". But most of all, I had to have a bigger, harder struggle to take off those stupid glasses we wear more often than not, to see everything through Hollywood eyes. And there I was: watching an Italian film about an Italian puppet, based on an Italian book, with an old Italian clown in the main role, done with a lot of affection, with great cinematography by Spinetti, and great art work by Donati, to whom the film is dedicated... I enjoyed it very much, and even if it is hated by almost anybody that saw it, I still would recommend it to my dearest friends.

this is a wonderful film but to feel that way maybe it helps to be Italian. the style is pure bernigni and typically Italian. i don't think this can translate very well for waspy Americans - only because of style. but for italians and especially those with naughty boys it is charming and highly recommended. i feel this film is closer to the real character of pinocchio rather than the Disney version. if you do not speak Italian or understand the culture - you are missing something too important to enjoy it fully. everything important has been said. but the guidelines for comment require ten lines. so, the costumes are magic. the actors are expressive. very entertaining for italians with children.