Christoph Waltz: Pinocchio is "Definitely Not" for Small Children

Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz warns that the latest version of Pinocchio, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, is not suitable for small children.

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Waltz voices the villainous Count Volpe in the film, which will be released on Netflix on December 9.

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Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz warns that the latest version of Pinocchio, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, is not suitable for small children.

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Waltz encourages children to be guided by their parents in watching the film, but insists it is not a "kiddie movie".

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Co-star Gregory Mann, who provides the voice of Pinocchio, says his own understanding of the story changed as he grew older.

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The film is a stop-motion animation interpretation of the original novel by 19th century Italian author Carlo Collodi.

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Previous movie versions include Disney's 1940 cartoon, but del Toro's version offers a unique and magical world.

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The film's release has reignited debate about whether animated films are only for children.

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Lee Unkrich, director of Disney Pixar's Oscar winners Toy Story 3 and Coco, argues that animated films are for everyone.

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Christoph Waltz's warning encourages parents to consider the age-appropriateness of the film before exposing their children to it.

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Pinocchio promises to be a thought-provoking and magical adventure for audiences of all ages.

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