'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' review: a mature fairy tale about grief, war, and growing up

Dec 9 2022 by Mashable

 

How do we treat a miracle? This is the question that protrudes from the wooden heart of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, like a splinter we're meant to be snagged on. The miracle here is the eponymous little wooden boy, brought to life for a humble carpenter named Gepetto. But if you think you know this story, trust in del Toro to give it a fresh coat of dark lacquer, urging you to appreciate the grown-up themes in what might be mistaken for a children's story. 

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