: The choice of a female actress ( Luciana Littizzetto ) to play the Talking Cricket is noted as a refreshing and distinctive creative choice. Weaknesses :
: Aside from Hoskins, the series features Robbie Kay as Pinocchio—who later gained fame playing Peter Pan in the show Once Upon a Time . PinГіquio (2008)
On IMDb , the series currently holds a rating of . Reviewers often cite the following pros and cons: Strengths : : The choice of a female actress (
: Many critics and viewers praise the late Bob Hoskins for his soulful, believable performance as the grieving woodcarver. Reviewers often cite the following pros and cons:
: Despite being a newer production at the time, the CGI used to bring Pinocchio to life was criticized for struggling to blend seamlessly with the live-action environment.
The 2008 adaptation of (often titled Pinocchio ) is an Italian-British miniseries directed by Alberto Sironi. This version stands out for its high production value and its more grounded, "live-action" take on the classic Carlo Collodi story compared to the better-known Disney versions. Critical Reception & Ratings