To see a different take on the Pinocchio story from the established Disney animated story, was something to anticipate.
And although the opportunity was there, and the film makers had all the ingredients, they managed to blow it.
The visual style was there and the creepiness/ weirdness levels turned up to 11 at times, but the slow pacing meant that I at least found things boring at times, and it dropped a star or two in my estimation.
Parents need to check other spoiler reviews before considering whether it will suit their kids - suffice to say Uncle Walt would not have approved...
And although the opportunity was there, and the film makers had all the ingredients, they managed to blow it.
The visual style was there and the creepiness/ weirdness levels turned up to 11 at times, but the slow pacing meant that I at least found things boring at times, and it dropped a star or two in my estimation.
Parents need to check other spoiler reviews before considering whether it will suit their kids - suffice to say Uncle Walt would not have approved...