In 2020, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro released his much-anticipated version of the fairy tale, Pinocchio. Del Toro’s reimagining of the classic tale has been praised for its creative approach and its emotional depth. Instead of the whimsical, lively animated feature we are used to, del Toro has created a gnarly and spiritual tale about what makes life beautiful.
Del Toro’s Pinocchio tells the story of an old woodcarver named Geppetto who creates a wooden puppet that comes to life. As in the original tale, Pinocchio embarks on a journey of self-discovery and discovers the importance of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. The differences between Del Toro’s story and the original are in the details. Del Toro takes the story out of the fantasy world and into a much more realistic, dark setting. His Pinocchio is far more complex and mature than the traditional version. The film is filled with allusions to other stories, such as the Pied Piper and European folklore.
The visual effects and the use of 3D animation bring the story to life and add a mystical, spiritual quality to it. Del Toro’s background in horror and fantasy shines through in the way he combines horror elements with fantasy and promotes symbolic ideas about life. This makes the film accessible to adults and children alike. Themes such as life and death, love and sacrifice, and justice and morality are explored in ways that even a child can appreciate.
Del Toro has crafted an engrossing and emotionally driven story that reflects his own personal values and beliefs. Pinocchio’s spiritual journey is a testament to the idea that life is too precious to be wasted. His struggles must serve as a reminder to appreciate life and the beauty that it brings.
Through Pinocchio, del Toro has used the timeless fairy tale to ask tough questions and deliver a meaningful message. With its clever writing and powerful visuals, del Toro’s Pinocchio is a modern day fairy tale that celebrates what makes life beautiful.
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