The lure of Pinocchio eventually proved too much and Mignola returned to the idea, drawn in by the creature’s simplicity. “I really think between this and Dracula, this is what’s formed whatever the hell it is I do, my sensibilities.” When first approached by Beehive Books to contribute to their collection of reworked literary classics, Mignola was hesitant, unsure of what he could bring to this translation, “I got spooked because it’s been so well-illustrated over the years.”
“This is a book I’ve loved since I read it when I was a young teenager,” Mignola told Variety. But despite the wooden boy’s recent, Oscar-winning popularity, Pinocchio has always influenced Mignola’s oeuvre. Teaming back up with award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, Mignola returned to his gothic roots for a reimagining of the centuries-old story that will be published by Beehive Books. I hope there is a sequel.A new, hot literary collab just dropped: Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Lemony Snicket from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” fame are partnering up for an illustrated and annotated edition of Carlo Collodi’s classic novel “ Pinocchio.” Variety has the first look of the little wooden boy, reimagined by Mignola. Make no mistake: this is a very pretty film with so many fascinating objects in here to view that even multiple viewings can't possibly pick them all up. The sets are particularly strange and interesting, from the various houses to the clothing to the computer-enhanced scenery, with gorgeous colors. There is almost no profanity in here and no sex.
This film is too dark for the little kids but fun for adolescents on up. The kids are likable, good-looking and decent actors and the "baby" is given the funniest "lines" in the movie - all in subtitles. I appreciated his work even more on the second viewing. The lines he delivers are so hammy they make me just laugh out loud. With his crazy persona, Carrey was good choice for this role. Whomever he was playing he was hilarious. Everyone in this film is a hoot, especially Carrey who plays "Count Olaf" and then disguises himself by pretending to be other people throughout the story. The two kids, played by Emily Browning and Liam Aiken, should get top billing since they are in every scene while Jim Carrey is in about half. This is a superb job of combining great visuals, special effects and an entertaining story. It's funny, it's dramatic and it's a great visual treat with Tim Burton-esquire wild images throughout.
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