Why Pinocchio Still Worth Adapting | Guillermo Del Toro asks What’s the Difference?
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2023
- The Adventures of Pinocchio is the MOST adapted children’s story of all time, with 3 screen adaptations in 2022 alone. Guillermo del Toro is the latest filmmaker to take on the tried and true coming of age story about a puppet who longs to be a real boy, but what is it about the 19th century folk tale that keeps creatives coming back for more? Looking at the original text, the 1940 Disney animated classic and GDT’s recent stop motion version for Netflix (where he literally brings a puppet to life), it’s time to ask, What’s the Difference?
The Adventures of Pinocchio is the MOST adapted children’s story of all time, with 3 screen adaptations in 2022 alone. Guillermo del Toro is the latest filmmaker to take on the tried and true coming of age story about a puppet who longs to be a real boy, but what is it about the 19th century folk tale that keeps creatives coming back for more? Looking at the original text, the 1940 Disney animated classic and GDT’s recent stop motion version for Netflix (where he literally brings a puppet to life), it’s time to ask, What’s the Difference?
This video was written and edited by Casey Redmon.
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I have sooo much respect that they barely even acknowledged the newer "live action" Disney remake!
It doesn’t deserve it. It was obviously made to destroy Del Toro’s version (and failed)
They acknowledged it enough to reference it amongst one of the three films that came out in the same year along with show scene from it. Seems like YOU’RE the one that doesn’t want to acknowledge it since you skipped that part of the video.
You might want to check out the vid again around the 20 second mark
Did you even watch the video?
why bother it's a poor remake of the animated movie. Just mention it exists no need to think to hard about it.
Del Toro's is my favorite version. I just adore how he celebrates individuality and the complexity of people, and how he has character decisions that show gradual change drive the plot forward.
exept that is not pinocio but something difrent real pinocio is about being real boy not puppet for reast of life
and therefore gulime del toro version is shit
now I totally wanna watch Del Toro's version AGAIN...and am hoping it gets more and more love over the years
why not original version?
Honestly when I was watching Del Toro's version, I thought it was genius when they changed Pleasure-Island into a Fascist-Youth-Camp. The true intention of Pleasure island was to turn boys into Donkeys: Mindless, expendable creatures which are used grunt-work. Which is exactly what would have been considered the 'Ideal Soldier'
The takeaway is stories are products of their times. As morals change, so do stories' morals.
Morals don't change, only cultural perceptions of morals change. The truths of morality are eternal, it is only society that fluctuates in their rejection or accepting of such truths. What was once wrong has always been and always will be wrong, but the world we live in may choose to embrace that wrongness, or vice versa by denying what is good.
The shift in going from "you need to improve yourself as a human," as seen in the 1940 Disney adaptation to "you're good enough as you are" in Del Toro's shows not a change in morality, but a change in the acceptance of self worship over the past 80 years. Self worship is still an evil thing even in 2022, but Del Toro's audience is much more open to hearing it because they likewise reject humility.
@@JoshMably amazing! You've solved the crux of Philosophy for the past few thousand years: morality isn't an extremely complicated and nuanced debate that varies with individuals, cultures and times, instead morality is just eternal. And it just so happens to be the morality you already agree with, I'd be willing to bet. All irony aside, I didn't even like some of this movie but the lesson isn't "you're good enough as you are", rather "don't blindly follow others' expectations, don't obey without question".
@@JoshMably I will disagree. What was wrong has not always been wrong, it is the perception of what is considered wrong. Some counties will value individuality and see infringing on it as a moral wrong even if it means the community as a whole may suffer for not conceding or giving up some individuality for the better of others. Other countries will value community as more important but lose individuality and the individual is harmed. We save the weaker of our species because "it is right" but the consequence is that specific genes may make our species weaker during reproduction. Right and wrong depends on perspective of who makes the decision and society. It is hard to say that something right and wrong as rarely are they black and white concepts and lay in moral ambiguity depending on the person, the circumstance, and societies perception of what is currently, wrong or right.
I would say that's overly simplistic. More accurately, stories reflect the morals or world view of the individual storyteller(s). I think it's mistake to assume that any story represents everybody's collective moral code at any set moment in time. Ironically, saying that would actually go against one of the themes of Del Toro's version since it implies everyone thinks the same way. And I'm not sure "morals" is really the correct word to use anyway but... whatever. Different versions of a story can focus on and send different messages but, that doesn't mean they necessarily trump one another. The lessons of each version can hold value to different people for different reasons and the "morals" don't necessarily cancel each other out. And, of course, as with all types of art, individuals can always take away slightly different lessons than others do. For example, I would give a slightly different interpretation of the significance of the villains in Disney's version than this video does. Personally, I feel like they are more of a warning against peer pressure and being too trusting of the people you don't actually know (but, that's just my interpretation).
It's really the differences between each version of the character of Pinocchio that requires them to learn a different lesson to become the best version of themselves. There is no one lesson that would be relevant to all of them and that's okay because every child is an individual. Some children are more like the original Pinocchio, some are more like Disney's, and some are more like Del Toro's (I've certainly known all three). And of course, many of us have aspects of each of them in us, even as adults. To me, every version of Pinocchio has value in its own way. And which version speaks to you the most is really up to you. Just because Del Toro's is the newest doesn't make it a requirement for it to be everyone's current favorite or the one they relate to the most (though, of course, it's okay if it is).
Pinnochio is truly the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to adaptations
I love this version just as much as I love the original Disney film 💞
I made the mistake of watching Del Toro's adaptation while on a plane. Really had to hide my tears!!
For me, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is the definitive Pinocchio story. Yes, even better than Disney's rendition or the original story or any adaptation for that matter
It is the same story with a different style. If you watched one pinocchio film, you watched all pinocchio films
@Alaa but none like del Toro's. The basic tenets of a Pinocchio story are there, but several changes were made that made it, at least in my view, the best and definitive Pinocchio story. I loved it.
why in is because of narcsistic pretenciousness
@@algame3 saying the same is like calling water and oil same
This was great! As usual!
Guillermo Del toro is just a good storyteller
I have suggested this before, but... please do a video on planet scale zooms. There is an amazing one in "Agora" 2009, there are also good ones in "Men In Black" 1997; "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" 2005; "Powers of Ten" 1977 and the similar "Cosmic Voyage" 1996. There are likely many more you could dig up but there is most of the work done for you. I think it would make an amazing compilation.
Holy Christ WHATS THE DIFFERENCE CAME BACK
I absolutely adore the Del Toro version. The ending where it becomes clear it was Geppetto who had to re-learn how to be a father instead of Pinocchio learning to be a son is just genius.
Haven't read the book but this makes me want to. Terrific analysis, thanks!
Oh man yall gonna make me tear up again on how wonderful Del Toro‘s Pinocchio is
I'd love to see Rick Baker's take on Pinocchio! On that transformation.
One of your best videos ever!
Love that you've included a beloved soviet film "Buratino".
Soviet animated films are the best!
Thank you so much!
For some reason this reminded me of something I once read about Stanley Kubrick's alleged approach to adapting, where he would prefer to take on literary works that ranged from mediocre to bad in order for him to bring in something that would (hopefully) improve on the source material while adapting it to film. I haven't read Carlo Collodi's original Pinocchio but seems to me (which I must confess is rather hard for me to admit) that even the house of 🐀 (with the 1940 animated movie) did improve on that story.
Why title still worth fixing
Hoping that y’all do a what’s the difference between the island of doctor Moreau and the 1996 disaster adaptation
I don’t know if this has been suggested but with A Haunting in Venice coming out in September I would absolutely love to see a break down of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Perhaps another three way break down between the Agatha Christie Novel, the 70s adaptations, and the current Kenneth Branagh series.
Fun Fact:
In the Japanese Dub of Guillermo Del Toro's *PINOCCHIO;* the Wood Sprite & Death are voiced by Rika Fukami, the original anime voice of Minako Aino aka Sailor Venus.
The Weasel's Pinocchio is my favourite
A very nice video, though I do miss the energy of earlier eps of "What's the Difference?"
Would the Cinefix crew be willing to take on the differences between Apocalypse Now and Heart of Darkness?
Comes down to what each storyteller wanted to convey, both of which do a masterful job. The original Disney flick also had it's own story to tell. Which is probably why 20 years we'll probably remember Del Toro's version, OG Disney version, and the book version... and either just ignore, or forget the others. All of them had points, although Del Toro's version generally is a bit... creepy, lol
Can you guys do Fahrenheit 451, what’s the difference? (Original Book Vs. 2018 adaptation)
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2022 would have gotten a 4th animated film if it wasn´t delayed into 2023. Amazing.
You guys should do the count of monte cristo!! 2002
Love this series
I thought I recognized David Bradley’s voice
You guys should do a What's the difference between How to train your dragon movies vs Books
good video bro
hey cinefix, how about top interrogations scenes?
Great.
You should do the BoxTrolls, and see what's the difference between the movie and Alan Snow's book "Here Be Monsters" it's pretty incredible how different they are
Del Toro's adaptation is brilliant... assuming that Collodi's Pinocchio is a "moral fairytale to teach children to obey". BUT, ask yourself: would the original Pinocchio have gained the same worldwide recognition with a dull message like this? Collodi's Pinocchio is a complex, layered coming of age novel about the quest for Truth (instead of The Good & Evil). Pinocchio's nose helps him to set a good starting point, a first certainty along the perilous Quest: everyone's responsible for his own lies, let's start from the subjectivity. Another fundamental joint in the tale is the donkey's metamorphosis: a strong, icastic visual metaphor embedding a cultered reference to Apuleius "Golden Ass". Onestly I couldn't find any of this archetypal meanings in Del Toro's version. I find it suitable for the times we are living (disobey! Be yourself!) but... will it be future-proof (as I think Collodi's work will be)? Just a side note in conclusion: in the translation of Candlewick from italian Lucignolo you miss the assonance with Lucifer (Lucifero, literally "the one who carries the light", a misleading one, by the way).
people are idiots who assume that original is about moral fairytale to teach children to obey
Unlike Disney, GDT truly justified why it really is that good of a story that’s worth the various adaptations
Please do a "What’s the Difference?" on "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" and "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole". I think the movie only adapted the first 3 books, but I'm not 100% sure.
Hey guys since the BBC did a miniseries of it can you do what's the difference on H.G. Wells's War of the World and you can add Orson Welles radio broadcast I've it if you have time?
I love the Pinocchio book.
At 11:00, he says "Rip Baker, eat your heart out." What is that a reference to?
It's a reference to Rick Baker, whose make-up effects became infamous when he was heavily involved in the werewolf transformation scenes in An American Werewolf In London.
He later also handled the make-up effects in Universal's remake of The Wolf Man.
Could you please make a “What’s the Difference” on the Hobbit or Wonder?
We need a “im a legend” video
I know its a weird question but when are you gonna Do Walking Dead Comics diffrents and Shows i mean you left us at season 3
Can you please do it? What’s the difference between Indiana Jones, movie and comic book
AI gaining sentience as well. There was a Robin Williams movie that had the same beats as Pinochio, can't remember the name now. But i loved the kind of tragedy of immortality
Was it involved a robot that becomes human?
Del Toro is a genius
When r u going 2 do apocalypse now?
We want to see you what’s the difference between a book and movie? Left behind with Kirk, Cameron and Kevin Sorbo, part two and three
Also, can you do it? what’s the difference from the book in movie Fifty Shades of Grey please let me know what you think. Thank you.
Hey try to review of Michael Crichton’s Congo book 📕 novel between a Book 📖 and a Movie 🎥
I'd love to see a what's the difference of: The MEG and the book The Meg
Del Toro's version has more in common with the 1940 one than people realize - they both make the same ideological break with the novel. In Collodi's book Pinocchio is treated as inherently evil from the time he's created, and the other characters are constantly chastising him for his evil nature, and even when he's clearly being manipulated by evil adults, Collodi always heaps more judgment on him. Disney and Del Toro both have a more balanced understanding of children - Pinocchio is not "bad" but inexperienced, and both of those movie versions make it plain that the adults exploiting him are more guilty than he is, something that never seemed to occur to Collodi.
not at long run
del toro pinocio if perfect dense good boy where as in original pinocio is dense selfish boy
one is about being okay in whom you are right now and other is about becoming better person both methaphoricly and litearly
Can we do cape fear and the executioners next
You should do whats the difference for The last Unicorn
Bring back home-made movies🙏🙏
Are you ever going to fix the obvious typo in the title?
Del Toros version is his masterpiece and a brilliant work of art. all the differences are partly what make it by far the best version of pinocchio
You should do Planet of the Apes book and Movie what’s the difference
Pauly shore as Pinocchio?
Be honest, the whole reason you did this video is so you could have Pauly Shore on this channel for probably the first & only time.
My question for the disney 1941 version is. HOW IN THE HELL DID A PUPPET OF FRIGGIN WOOD DROWN
i love Pinocchio.
the 1940 disney animated version, i love it. (the 2022 live-action remake? it's a thing, whatever).
guillermo del toro's version? i like it decently good, but it 100% never captured the darkness and mean-spiritedness of the book.
i mean, this is guillermo del toro, the director who gave us Pan's Labyrinth, a dark and gruesome fantasy film, and his pinocchio film (while visually impressive with the stop-motion animation) truly disappointed me.
i want a pinocchio adaptation (whether a 3 hour film or 2-3 episode miniseries) that truly 100% captures the book's darkness and mean-spiritedness page-by-page and not half-assed (no pun intended), not a bit lighthearted or hugely taken creative liberties.
i want the true adaptation of pinocchio to be uncompromising and unapologetic on being 100% faithful to it's source material.
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Please do Puss in Boots The Last Wish...I know I know...but I just want to know each characters actual story from the book compare to the fahracter in this movie...please
I wanted Jiminny to say, “Pinocchio! I have the high ground!”
I thought in the original, Pinocchio hung himself from a tree at the end.
The 1940s version still can’t be topped…a true classic
Please do what's the difference Superman vs. The elite and what's so funny about truth justice and the American Way
How the hell are you going to put in clips of the russian Buratino, implying it's a simple screen adaptation of the Collodi story, and then immediately turn around and list the two most important things present in "all" adaptations, which are nowhere to be found in Buratino?
"Is"
What’s the difference walking dead comics and show?
Tooo much to ever fix.
The Shrek version is the definitive version.
Beautiful film and you can tell it was a labor of love....... with that being said.... Puss in Boots for best animated feature don't fucking @me
Can u do hunger games
Hey i say when i grow up i will become a famous film director and i will going to win an oscar
Give us home, made movies
A lot of people want to know, can you do it? What’s the difference for popular issues? For example, Fifty Shades of Grey, left behind with Kirk Cameron, 1984. The Greatest Told about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and last, but not least Halloween the comic about Michael Myers
the true horror Pinocchio is easily childs play, instead of a puppet becoming a real "good" boy, a serial killer becomes a child's toy.
So oops!
I'd like to see a What's the Difference on Naked Lunch
The 1972 version is the most accurate
Death is Pinocchio's mother??That sounds like a Mexican spin on the original.
doom patrol s3
And the fifa world cup
Damn the original Pinocchio is full of propaganda
ehh still prefer the 1940s version no defence
I always hated Pinocchio and all those old Disney movies. In Elementary school is the only time I watched them and I just hated them. And I still do. They're boring and not funny. Disney didn't start making good cartoons until Little Mermaid. But this version of Pinocchio looks good.
The Pauly Shore Pinocchio version is way worst than the Disney live action remake I’m dead f*** serious
And mexico eliminated the group from the fifa world cup
What's the difference the hate you give
And my name is joaquin valeri and my name will become famous
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thank you for spoiling the movie 3 minutes in. i am not going to watch it now.
I can't say I liked Del Toro's version very much. The fascist angle didn't work for me, and I was so looking forward to Guillermo's take on the iconic donkey transformation.
I was also really disappointed that he passed on the whole donkey transformation. I probably liked the adaption more than you - but I'm with you 100% on your criticism.