changguoen
Joined Jan 2017
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changguoen's rating
I have set myself certain expectations with regard to Disney productions these days. Disney seems to be on this trajectory that many of us do not like, yet we cannot avert our eyes from what's coming.
The moment Pinocchio was released, I knew this film would be "Disney-fied" (in the modern sense). I suppose certain elements from the 1940 film would need a modern take to appeal to younger audiences, an with that, I note some positive points from the film:
1. The character designs were good. The designs captured the look of the original film, whilst giving them the modern look that modern films demand. In general, the CGI I thought was immaculate and gorgeous.
2. Certain parts of the dialogue made me chuckle. Naturally, dialogue would have to fit the modern context and I thought it was refreshing to hear modern dialogue in a film like this (at times).
3. The voice acting was spot-on. I especially liked Pinocchio and Honest John's voices.
Now of course, this film has many flaws:
1. The story lacks the soul that the original had. It felt more like watching a new spin-off film, as opposed to watching a Pinocchio film.
2. I was surprised how the film removed key elements from the original story. I don't see why this was even necessary.
3. The Blue Fairy just didn't do it for me. It felt very "by the way".
Overall, I think credit should be given to the cast and CGI team.
Though I think the director seems to have lost his way with his string of mediocre films of late.
The moment Pinocchio was released, I knew this film would be "Disney-fied" (in the modern sense). I suppose certain elements from the 1940 film would need a modern take to appeal to younger audiences, an with that, I note some positive points from the film:
1. The character designs were good. The designs captured the look of the original film, whilst giving them the modern look that modern films demand. In general, the CGI I thought was immaculate and gorgeous.
2. Certain parts of the dialogue made me chuckle. Naturally, dialogue would have to fit the modern context and I thought it was refreshing to hear modern dialogue in a film like this (at times).
3. The voice acting was spot-on. I especially liked Pinocchio and Honest John's voices.
Now of course, this film has many flaws:
1. The story lacks the soul that the original had. It felt more like watching a new spin-off film, as opposed to watching a Pinocchio film.
2. I was surprised how the film removed key elements from the original story. I don't see why this was even necessary.
3. The Blue Fairy just didn't do it for me. It felt very "by the way".
Overall, I think credit should be given to the cast and CGI team.
Though I think the director seems to have lost his way with his string of mediocre films of late.
