![]() ![]() These moral examinations are given a sense of urgency in death-a theme that informs so much of the film’s mind and soul. In his Pinocchio, disobedience is a virtue-not a crime. These values of compliance and servility are reversed by del Toro’s fascist setting. In the original serial La Storia di un Burattino, delinquent behavior leads him to a gruesome death. In Disney’s 1940 animated feature, an evening of fun and relaxation on “Pleasure Island’’ nearly turns the wooden boy into a salt-mining donkey. In The Adventures of Pinocchio (and notable renditions thereafter), Pinnochio’s many escapades are structured as cause-and-effect narratives that serve to caution children against defiant behavior. This rendition marks the 22nd film adaptation of the Italian novel, and while it remains true to the grisly nature of Collodi’s original stories, it boldly departs from its dated moral lessons. The stop-motion musical is an artistic triumph that colors Collodi’s cherished storybook characters with humanity and depth to craft a mature tale about rebellion, mortality and the love between a parent and child. Like all successful marriages, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio brings out the very best of both parties. His fascination with the intersections of childhood innocence and macabre whimsy are what make him the ideal co-director of Netflix’s newest Pinocchio adaptation, a work that marvelously marries the filmmaker’s flair for dark fantasy with the equally strange fairy tale elements of Carlo Collodi’s 1883 The Adventures of Pinocchio. Guillermo del Toro has never shied away from infusing the harsh realities of life and death into the journeys of his young protagonists. Year: 2022 Director: Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson Stars: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett Rating: PG Here are the 25 Best Kids Movies on Netflix: 1. ![]() We’ve included anything Netflix lists as “Children & Family.” There are superheroes and, of course, plenty of cuddly anthropomorphic animals. But we also tried to point out some less-obvious options, as well, including films from around the world. Some of these movies you’ve probably already seen even if your kids haven’t. The latter comprise the best kids movies on Netflix. Netflix’s catalog of Children & Family movies ranges from terrible to fantastic, and the following guide is meant to help you avoid the former. As a father of three, I’ve suffered through enough bad kids entertainment to be enormously thankful for filmmakers who take the same kind of care in crafting movies aimed at children as those geared toward a more discerning adult audience. His favorite movie of all time is Heathers.A great kids movie is a beautiful and rare thing. ![]() On the airwaves, Josh reviews movies weekly in Las Vegas on KTNV Channel 13 and Highway Radio, and he co-hosts the podcast Awesome Movie Year with comedian Jason Harris. He's a member of the Critics Choice Association, the Television Critics Association, and the Las Vegas Film Critics Society. ![]() He reviews movies and TV series for CBR, The Inlander, and Crooked Marquee, and has archived 2,000-plus reviews at Rotten Tomatoes. He eventually worked as the film editor for Las Vegas Weekly from 2009-2018, while also working as the TV comedies guide for the pioneering (and now defunct) online outlet from 2008-2013.Īs a freelance writer, Josh has written about movies, TV and pop culture for Vulture, Polygon, Inverse, New Scientist, and more. He started his career as an intern at Las Vegas Weekly, where his first professional movie review was Reign of Fire, starring Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, and CGI dragons. Josh Bell is a freelance writer and movie/TV critic based in Las Vegas. ![]()
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