Pinocchio(2022)

This 3D animated version gained viral fame for its unusual voice acting (notably Pauly Shore).

: An insightful article from You Remind Me of the Frame compares del Toro’s puppet to Frankenstein’s creature, exploring themes of mortality and what it truly means to have a soul. Pinocchio(2022)

The year 2022 was unique for having of the classic puppet tale released almost simultaneously. Depending on which "Pinocchio (2022)" you are interested in, there are several compelling articles exploring their vastly different artistic directions: 1. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix) This 3D animated version gained viral fame for

: Fantasy/Animation features a review detailing how del Toro used 1930s fascist Italy as a backdrop to transform the story into a timely anti-fascist declaration. Depending on which "Pinocchio (2022)" you are interested

: The Campus Times offers a harsh but interesting look at how this version "skins the nostalgia" off the original, questioning Disney's modern remake strategy.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, this version was a more direct remake of the 1940 animated classic.