Pinocchio now has about 20 awards on his account! The same Puss in Boots 2 does not even have such a thing, I think he deserves recognition most of all because Dreamworks was presented with a masterpiece.
Cate Blanchett asked to be in this movie while she was working on Nightmare Alley, and he said he only had the monkey left. She said, "Fuck it. I'm a monkey."
The short stories about Pinocchio were once written to teach children how to behave and to listen to their parents, caregivers and teachers without question. I love how Guillermo Del Toro took these stories, and by placing them in a different setting, inversed the morals of the story: you become a real boy when you make your own choices based on your own life experiences and by trying your best to be good, kind and helpful.
Carlo Collodi wrote the original Pinocchio story in the 1880s. Throughout the story Pinocchio's good intentions are always swept away by immediate desires. He became real after selfish intentions are swept away by the desire to help others.
The fact Pinnochio and Spazzatura got the audacity, the bravery, THE B4LL5 (even if one of them is a kid sized dummy) for play and mess around with Mussolinis on front of him , mad respect for my boys
Unlike Disney's (horrible) live action take on the story, I do appreciate the "lying to solve the dilemma" choice in the writing here. This adaptation is altogether unique in its vision in terms of tone, historical context, message, etc. Especially given the political backdrop and how adults seek to bend and manipulate children to the ideological whims of a fascist regime. Even down to basic free thought and expression, as Pinocchio is labeled an "independent thinker and dissident" as something to be frowned upon, or dangerous. Weaponizing harmless, frivolous lies to escape the whale was a wonderful way to rage against the toxic expectations, to celebrate stepping out of bounds when the world would otherwise keep you in a box.
That is a very good explanation of the concepts depicted in the movie. Very well put. (On a side note: I agree that Disney's live-action "Pinocchio" was terrible. I knew it was a bad idea from the start when I heard they were going to do a live-action "Pinocchio." Though I do like Tom Hanks and Cynthia Erivo. Anyway, when I saw the teaser trailer for that, I was disturbed at the decision to have Pinocchio be CGI with real people around him.
I also like how del Torro changed up the ending with Pinnochio not becoming a 'real boy' because one of the lessons that is ususally in all of his movies is that you are your authentic self and it is up to people to accept you that way. Pinnochio needed to learn, but he did not need to change in his fundemental being. It also does raise the question Of how Pinnochios life will continue. He is now an immortal, wandering the world. Will he find companionship again? If so, how will he cope with the fact that he will outlive anyone and everyone he cares for? The ending is really tragic in a way, but also much more thoughtprovoking then: And they lived happily ever after
Apparently, "Spazzatura" in Italian means "garbage" (sounds kind of like the Spanish word for trash: "basura"). He literally named his monkey "Garbage." From what Stephanie said about Honest John, Gideon, and Monstro freaking her out as a child: I mean, who WASN'T freaked out by them?! The scariest thing about them is that there really are people out there with bad intentions who will try to get kids to trust them, they're just not talking animals. I think we can all agree that Walt Disney's "Pinocchio" was nightmare fuel to everyone who saw it.
I Wasn't Scared Of Honest John And Gideon, I Was More Horrified By The Coachman Since I Was 7 Years Old To This Day If I See His Smiling Face My Heart Feels It Would Literally Explode And I Would Die Of A Heart Attack, Monsto On The Hand I Was Scared A Little Bit.
@@hannahburke7328 Yeah, the Coachmen is terrifying. I mean, I was fourteen when I watched Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," so I wasn't scared of him, but he IS disturbing. I once read a theory that he's supposed to be The Devil, which seems likely because he has some very inhumane aspects.
@Stephanie Best I agree. It's one of the things I like about most Mr. Del Toro's work, the recurring theme of anti-fascisim. And creature design is always on point with his films.
ngl, i cried again during the reaction. i love all the parallels in the movie but i believe one of my favourites is how del toro literally made pinocchio an animated jesus. he even spoke about it in an interview and said “he’s like Christ, he’s made of wood, he has nails, resurrects three times to save those that he loves.” not to mention the part where he's tied to a cross or when he asks why every body likes jesus but not him when they are both made of wood.
"You did bring me joy. Terrible, terrible joy." I love this movie. My only complaint on an otherwise flawless movie, is the "Lying To Get Yourself Out Of Trouble" bit. It is a terrible lesson to teach children. Disney's "live action" version did the same thing and they were just as wrong. Fun Fact: The longest stop-motion animated film. Author Tribute Fact: Geppetto's (David Bradley) deceased son is revealed to be named Carlo (Alfie Tempest). This is most likely an homage to Carlo "Collodi" Lorenzini, who wrote the original Pinocchio story. Let Me In Fact: Cate Blanchett told Guillermo Del Toro that she wanted a part in this film during work on Nightmare Alley, but the only character that hadn't been cast yet was Spazzatura, the monkey. To Del Toro's surprise, Blanchett wanted to voice the character anyway even though the monkey has little actual lines and spent most of the film making sounds. Lost In Adaptation Fact: The reason the cricket (Edwan McGregor) is constantly subject to amusing injuries - one of which prominently involving a hammer - is likely a nod to his fate in the original book, where Pinocchio (Gregory Mann) got annoyed by him and smashed him with a hammer, and he spent the rest of the novel as a ghost. Not to mention, Sebastian is basically telling the entire story from beyond the grave.
to be fair del toro made clear that this was not intended to be a children's movie, it would be ok for children to watch or like a family movie but it was not meant to be explicitly a kids movie or marketed as one given the way the movie it is. Which I think is fine, if a kid's watching this version of Pinnocchio, they should absolutely be watching it with parents.
11:33 yeeep...and imagine being italian and seeing this☠ I LOVED how they make fun of Benito in the movie it's just...like...a very extremely small revenge. He wanted to be remembered as a soldier, a general and a national hero...it definitely didn't go as planned
19:44 Even though this is set during WWII, this scene reminds me of the famous Christmas truce during the first World War. It was only about 5-6 months into the fighting, but the most notable exchange was probably between the Germans and the British - singing carols, shouting greetings, allowing dead soldiers to be retrieved for burial, and even exchanging gifts like food, tobacco, and hats. Sadly, the war would continue for another 4 years and truces/ceasefires would become less frequent, fueled by bitterness from the deaths of so many people. But in those 2-3 days of 1914, there was this sort of beautiful moment for humanity, to realize that we are not hostile creatures at heart, and that unfortunately war and hatred are taught to us, usually by those much older. Remember that many of these soldiers would have been very young men, roughly 18-22 years old. Case in point, a British general who was about 56 at the time opposed the truce. And on the other side, though he wasn't much older than those other soldiers at the age of 25, there was a corporal of the Bavarian Reserve Infantry who also against the truce - Adolf Hitler.
My takeaway from this film was that power of disobedience. Pinocchio aggravates his father to no end because he never listens and obeys like Carlo did. The local fascist leaders want to control him for their military cause and frown on his “independent thinking” tendencies. And the circus ringleader wants him to obey his every whim. But Pinocchio defies all of them. He even inspires others (Candlewick and Spazzatura, the monkey) to disobey the authority figures in their lives. He saves his father’s life by choosing to break the rules. And then finally, because he’s not a “real” boy, he disobeys death itself.
At 15:28 i looked it up on Google translate, and the headline in the newspaper translates to "we will win the war" I also really enjoyed this movie and I liked the idea of it being set in World War 2 and that it's about Gepetto having to accept Pinocchio
3:13 It's Stop Motion. A Stunning Underrated Expensive Work Of Film Art. Del Toro Announced That He Would Direct Pinocchio Back In 2007 And Now Here It Is.
I think it is the ending of this movie that fascibnates me most. Usually Stories end either with: He is now mortal and will life a normal mortal lifespan, or they cut off before you have to ask the uncomfortable question what will happen to the immortal being when every one else is slowly dying around them. I find it fascinating that this movie doesn't shy away from the reality Pinnochios immortality would carry. One can hope that he finds new companions throughout his existence, but it is going to be hard.
I want to say this movie is the scariest Pinnochio animated film I've ever seen, but the pleasure Island scene from Disney's Pinnochio gave me horrid nightmares. Wonderful movie though. The details are lovely upon rewatch
The only other public domain story I could imagine him doing his own take on would be “A Christmas Carol”. He’d probably set it during World War II, & make Ebenezer Scrooge a fascist activist.
Seriously. There are some Disney live action remakes that I actually found good (Aladdin, the jungle book and beauty and the beast) but the Pinocchio one was just plain horrible 🤮
I honestly never seen this movie till now because I saw the art style and in the past I’ve been scared of movies or tv shows with this or a similar type of art style like it looking more wooden or something idk. But I actually really really enjoyed this movie and wasn’t scared but I was probably not scared of it bc I’m older now and not a little kid who’s practically scared of everything that I was then 😂. Would love to see you react to M3gan (I get scared way too easily & don’t normally like horror films but this movie is amazing. I love it!) Love the video! You do an amazing job!
I still can’t believe it won. It was against Turning Red and Puss in boots: the last wish, and those movies were also pretty dang good. I was so hoping Pinocchio would win, and I’m really happy it won.
Wait what?! Pinocchio doesn't get turned into a real boy at the end?! I thought it was going to lead up to that where he uses up all his lives and his final life and also selfless act makes him a real boy! I'm guessing they wanted to give the ending a more realistic or bittersweet feel? Maybe this was how the original story ended like how in the Grimm's Fairy Tale of The Little Mermaid, she dies and turns into sea foam instead of becoming human and marrying the prince.
Im pretty this ending was just Guillermo's Idea because the original story from my memory Pinocchio Is fatally killed via hanging. Also wow! sea foam?????? I did not know that lool.. very dark 👁👁
I've always read it as Pinocchio not needing to change to be a "real" boy. It's not his body that makes him real, but his spirit of kindness and courage that does!
No. In Collodi's story, Pinocchio spends his time after escaping the Fish with Gepetto taking care of him and the Blue Fairy. As a reward, he indeed becomes a real boy.
If you find those type of fascists symbolisms its because the movie takes place in those years... So, people should stop complaining about "that salute", "that bad guy", and "those offensive references" 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Do you think Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio will win the Academy Award??
I hope so
Pinocchio now has about 20 awards on his account! The same Puss in Boots 2 does not even have such a thing, I think he deserves recognition most of all because Dreamworks was presented with a masterpiece.
I wouldn’t be mad if that won either!! Both were incredible
It Should!
@@thebestofstephx I watched this movie on release date and I loved it
Cate Blanchett asked to be in this movie while she was working on Nightmare Alley, and he said he only had the monkey left. She said, "Fuck it. I'm a monkey."
hahahahaha i love that
She also said to Guillermo "I would be a pencil for you in a movie"
The short stories about Pinocchio were once written to teach children how to behave and to listen to their parents, caregivers and teachers without question. I love how Guillermo Del Toro took these stories, and by placing them in a different setting, inversed the morals of the story: you become a real boy when you make your own choices based on your own life experiences and by trying your best to be good, kind and helpful.
Carlo Collodi wrote the original Pinocchio story in the 1880s. Throughout the story Pinocchio's good intentions are always swept away by immediate desires. He became real after selfish intentions are swept away by the desire to help others.
The fact Pinnochio and Spazzatura got the audacity, the bravery, THE B4LL5 (even if one of them is a kid sized dummy) for play and mess around with Mussolinis on front of him , mad respect for my boys
Right???? That was so hardcore.
The only "Pinocchio"adaptation from last year that is worth a damn.
idk that one with the “father when can I leave to be own my OwNnNnNn” i feel like had some merit 😂
@@thebestofstephx Lol! Sure, if you want a movie like"the Room"to laugh at.
Unlike Disney's (horrible) live action take on the story, I do appreciate the "lying to solve the dilemma" choice in the writing here. This adaptation is altogether unique in its vision in terms of tone, historical context, message, etc. Especially given the political backdrop and how adults seek to bend and manipulate children to the ideological whims of a fascist regime. Even down to basic free thought and expression, as Pinocchio is labeled an "independent thinker and dissident" as something to be frowned upon, or dangerous. Weaponizing harmless, frivolous lies to escape the whale was a wonderful way to rage against the toxic expectations, to celebrate stepping out of bounds when the world would otherwise keep you in a box.
That is a very good explanation of the concepts depicted in the movie. Very well put. (On a side note: I agree that Disney's live-action "Pinocchio" was terrible. I knew it was a bad idea from the start when I heard they were going to do a live-action "Pinocchio." Though I do like Tom Hanks and Cynthia Erivo. Anyway, when I saw the teaser trailer for that, I was disturbed at the decision to have Pinocchio be CGI with real people around him.
I also like how del Torro changed up the ending with Pinnochio not becoming a 'real boy' because one of the lessons that is ususally in all of his movies is that you are your authentic self and it is up to people to accept you that way. Pinnochio needed to learn, but he did not need to change in his fundemental being. It also does raise the question Of how Pinnochios life will continue. He is now an immortal, wandering the world. Will he find companionship again? If so, how will he cope with the fact that he will outlive anyone and everyone he cares for? The ending is really tragic in a way, but also much more thoughtprovoking then: And they lived happily ever after
Mussolini is voiced by Tom Kenny, aka the voice for SpongeBob SquarePants!
omg that’s wildd!!!!
SpongeBob is a facist confirmed!
I like puppets
Apparently, "Spazzatura" in Italian means "garbage" (sounds kind of like the Spanish word for trash: "basura"). He literally named his monkey "Garbage." From what Stephanie said about Honest John, Gideon, and Monstro freaking her out as a child: I mean, who WASN'T freaked out by them?! The scariest thing about them is that there really are people out there with bad intentions who will try to get kids to trust them, they're just not talking animals. I think we can all agree that Walt Disney's "Pinocchio" was nightmare fuel to everyone who saw it.
I Wasn't Scared Of Honest John And Gideon, I Was More Horrified By The Coachman Since I Was 7 Years Old To This Day If I See His Smiling Face My Heart Feels It Would Literally Explode And I Would Die Of A Heart Attack, Monsto On The Hand I Was Scared A Little Bit.
@@hannahburke7328 Yeah, the Coachmen is terrifying. I mean, I was fourteen when I watched Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," so I wasn't scared of him, but he IS disturbing. I once read a theory that he's supposed to be The Devil, which seems likely because he has some very inhumane aspects.
That mention Benito illicits the same reaction from everyone. I really liked this adaptation.
I thought it was such an interesting adaptation!
@Stephanie Best I agree. It's one of the things I like about most Mr. Del Toro's work, the recurring theme of anti-fascisim.
And creature design is always on point with his films.
The heil is not just something people did for Hitler. It actualy originates in ancient Greece and was used for zeus. Also later for ceaser.
I saw that! After watching this i fell into a wikipedia rabbit hole while editing this cause i was so curious about so many things
ngl, i cried again during the reaction. i love all the parallels in the movie but i believe one of my favourites is how del toro literally made pinocchio an animated jesus. he even spoke about it in an interview and said “he’s like Christ, he’s made of wood, he has nails, resurrects three times to save those that he loves.” not to mention the part where he's tied to a cross or when he asks why every body likes jesus but not him when they are both made of wood.
"You did bring me joy. Terrible, terrible joy."
I love this movie. My only complaint on an otherwise flawless movie, is the "Lying To Get Yourself Out Of Trouble" bit. It is a terrible lesson to teach children. Disney's "live action" version did the same thing and they were just as wrong.
Fun Fact: The longest stop-motion animated film.
Author Tribute Fact: Geppetto's (David Bradley) deceased son is revealed to be named Carlo (Alfie Tempest). This is most likely an homage to Carlo "Collodi" Lorenzini, who wrote the original Pinocchio story.
Let Me In Fact: Cate Blanchett told Guillermo Del Toro that she wanted a part in this film during work on Nightmare Alley, but the only character that hadn't been cast yet was Spazzatura, the monkey. To Del Toro's surprise, Blanchett wanted to voice the character anyway even though the monkey has little actual lines and spent most of the film making sounds.
Lost In Adaptation Fact: The reason the cricket (Edwan McGregor) is constantly subject to amusing injuries - one of which prominently involving a hammer - is likely a nod to his fate in the original book, where Pinocchio (Gregory Mann) got annoyed by him and smashed him with a hammer, and he spent the rest of the novel as a ghost. Not to mention, Sebastian is basically telling the entire story from beyond the grave.
Thanks for all the facts! The quote about Terrible Joy is stunning!!
You're welcome! 😁
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
to be fair del toro made clear that this was not intended to be a children's movie, it would be ok for children to watch or like a family movie but it was not meant to be explicitly a kids movie or marketed as one given the way the movie it is. Which I think is fine, if a kid's watching this version of Pinnocchio, they should absolutely be watching it with parents.
Not fun fact: the mother of the director Guillermo del Toro, passes away a day before the film's world premiere.
Why do you feel like lying for certain situations is wrong?
11:33 yeeep...and imagine being italian and seeing this☠ I LOVED how they make fun of Benito in the movie it's just...like...a very extremely small revenge. He wanted to be remembered as a soldier, a general and a national hero...it definitely didn't go as planned
19:44 Even though this is set during WWII, this scene reminds me of the famous Christmas truce during the first World War. It was only about 5-6 months into the fighting, but the most notable exchange was probably between the Germans and the British - singing carols, shouting greetings, allowing dead soldiers to be retrieved for burial, and even exchanging gifts like food, tobacco, and hats. Sadly, the war would continue for another 4 years and truces/ceasefires would become less frequent, fueled by bitterness from the deaths of so many people. But in those 2-3 days of 1914, there was this sort of beautiful moment for humanity, to realize that we are not hostile creatures at heart, and that unfortunately war and hatred are taught to us, usually by those much older. Remember that many of these soldiers would have been very young men, roughly 18-22 years old.
Case in point, a British general who was about 56 at the time opposed the truce. And on the other side, though he wasn't much older than those other soldiers at the age of 25, there was a corporal of the Bavarian Reserve Infantry who also against the truce - Adolf Hitler.
My takeaway from this film was that power of disobedience. Pinocchio aggravates his father to no end because he never listens and obeys like Carlo did. The local fascist leaders want to control him for their military cause and frown on his “independent thinking” tendencies. And the circus ringleader wants him to obey his every whim. But Pinocchio defies all of them. He even inspires others (Candlewick and Spazzatura, the monkey) to disobey the authority figures in their lives. He saves his father’s life by choosing to break the rules. And then finally, because he’s not a “real” boy, he disobeys death itself.
It just won five Annie Awards.
At 15:28 i looked it up on Google translate, and the headline in the newspaper translates to "we will win the war" I also really enjoyed this movie and I liked the idea of it being set in World War 2 and that it's about Gepetto having to accept Pinocchio
"I'm trying not to swear."
"That's. So. F**ked!"
😆😭😭😭😭
3:13 It's Stop Motion. A Stunning Underrated Expensive Work Of Film Art. Del Toro Announced That He Would Direct Pinocchio Back In 2007 And Now Here It Is.
Pinocchio: *exists*
Me: I must protect him at all costs!
m.th-cam.com/video/5mfFZvZzLJ8/w-d-xo.html
I think it is the ending of this movie that fascibnates me most. Usually Stories end either with: He is now mortal and will life a normal mortal lifespan, or they cut off before you have to ask the uncomfortable question what will happen to the immortal being when every one else is slowly dying around them.
I find it fascinating that this movie doesn't shy away from the reality Pinnochios immortality would carry. One can hope that he finds new companions throughout his existence, but it is going to be hard.
What im wondering is why Musalini is dressed like a south American cartel boss
I want to say this movie is the scariest Pinnochio animated film I've ever seen, but the pleasure Island scene from Disney's Pinnochio gave me horrid nightmares. Wonderful movie though. The details are lovely upon rewatch
i kinda need to see Guillermo do Alice in wonderland with a dark twist in this style. NEED.
The only other public domain story I could imagine him doing his own take on would be “A Christmas Carol”. He’d probably set it during World War II, & make Ebenezer Scrooge a fascist activist.
26:28 Geppetto Gets To Join Carlo, At Least He Died Happy.
I see this movie and I like to pretend the crappy Disney live-action remake doesn't exist
Seriously. There are some Disney live action remakes that I actually found good (Aladdin, the jungle book and beauty and the beast) but the Pinocchio one was just plain horrible 🤮
The engraving on Spazzatura's grave means "Star of the Stage" 😭😭😭😭
A movie you should react to next is The Mitchells vs The Machines. It's my personal favorite film of 2021 and a awesome animated movie!
“What Happens, Happens….and Then…..We Are Gone.”
This is such a beautiful film, thanks for sharing your reaction ✨
8:53 Yes It Is.
7:02 It Gives Off The Creation Of Frankenstein And Edward Scissorhands In The Form Of Wood. 🧟♂️✂️🌲
Her: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The cat: Hello
Yeah, it really hits you halfway through the movie in what time it is set... That sudden Heil does catch you offguard, doesn't it?
I honestly never seen this movie till now because I saw the art style and in the past I’ve been scared of movies or tv shows with this or a similar type of art style like it looking more wooden or something idk. But I actually really really enjoyed this movie and wasn’t scared but I was probably not scared of it bc I’m older now and not a little kid who’s practically scared of everything that I was then 😂. Would love to see you react to M3gan (I get scared way too easily & don’t normally like horror films but this movie is amazing. I love it!) Love the video! You do an amazing job!
I'm waiting for your reaction to shadow and bone season 2 !
0:55 Honest John And Gideon. Fox And Cat. 🦊🐱
Ayy guess who won an Oscar?
Came to move the comment haha
I still can’t believe it won. It was against Turning Red and Puss in boots: the last wish, and those movies were also pretty dang good. I was so hoping Pinocchio would win, and I’m really happy it won.
I was in tears when I heard that it happened.
🎉 I’M SO HAPPY IT WON! 🎊
17:30 They're At Sea! Fish Isn't Always Gross!
STEPHANIE!!! THE NEW ATTACK ON TITAN EP CAME OUTTTT
Wait what?! Pinocchio doesn't get turned into a real boy at the end?! I thought it was going to lead up to that where he uses up all his lives and his final life and also selfless act makes him a real boy! I'm guessing they wanted to give the ending a more realistic or bittersweet feel? Maybe this was how the original story ended like how in the Grimm's Fairy Tale of The Little Mermaid, she dies and turns into sea foam instead of becoming human and marrying the prince.
Im pretty this ending was just Guillermo's Idea because the original story from my memory Pinocchio Is fatally killed via hanging. Also wow! sea foam?????? I did not know that lool.. very dark 👁👁
I've always read it as Pinocchio not needing to change to be a "real" boy. It's not his body that makes him real, but his spirit of kindness and courage that does!
No. In Collodi's story, Pinocchio spends his time after escaping the Fish with Gepetto taking care of him and the Blue Fairy. As a reward, he indeed becomes a real boy.
This was wayyyy Better then that dumpster fire that was the live action and animated movie 😅
Please do marcel the shell. I think you will love it
React to Steven Speilbergs AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE! It’s the classic Pinocchio story, but destroys your emotions! Highly underrated film
Whats with the hand things this isn't Germany, i thought only they did it
Love your sweater
7:46 Getting Axed Is More Horrifying! 😱
Week 1 of asking Stephanie to react to Just Add Magic
Gosh you're amazing ❤
17:52 New Title: Pinocchio In A S*it Show! 💩😂
Can always rely on Del Toro on telling fascism where to stick it
nice
you gonna watch the new AoT? 😏
If you find those type of fascists symbolisms its because the movie takes place in those years... So, people should stop complaining about "that salute", "that bad guy", and "those offensive references" 🤦♂️🤷♂️
This isn’t animation, this is stop motion.
It's stop motion animation. It is still an animation duh