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With Geppetto, Disney takes a different, live-action spin on the Pinocchio story it immortalized in animation in 1940. Yes, there's still the wooden boy with the nose that grows when he tells a lie, but here there are no singing insects (and only a bit of whale), and the focus is on the toymaker, not the toy. Geppetto (Drew Carey) delights all the kids in town with his creations, but he longs for a son of his own. Enter the Blue Fairy (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who turns Geppetto's puppet (Seth Adkins) into a living, breathing (albeit wooden) boy, but the thrill soon wears off when Geppetto learns that being a parent is harder than he thought.
Carey gives a winning performance as the struggling yet loving father, while Louis-Dreyfus is an attractive (though a bit too toothy) fairy, and both prove themselves solid singers. To create a new sound palette for this 2000 television production, Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, The Prince of Egypt) wrote eight appealing songs, ranging from the tender lament "Empty Heart" to the bouncy duet "Just Because It's Magic" to the bravura aria "Bravo, Stromboli," sung by Brent Spiner (best known as Star Trek: The Next Generation's Data but also a veteran of Broadway musicals). A good supporting cast and decent if somewhat modest special effects help make this an enjoyable family musical for ages 5 and older. --David Horiuchi
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Disney magic brings to life this brand-new comedic and musical retelling of the truth-stretching puppet who miraculously transforms into a real boy! Drew Carey stars as the man whose dearest wish to be a father is granted by the sparkling Blue Fairy. Original music combines with timeless classic songs as Geppetto encounters the everyday challenges of raising a child. When Pinocchio is lured away to join the sneaky Stromboli and the Pleasure Island troublemakers, Geppetto discovers what it really means to be a father, and must embark on a dangerous quest to reunite with his missing son. Your entire family will love this heartwarming and fun new Disney musical production of one of the world's greatest stories!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
If Jiminy Cricket were around, he'd definitely give two white-gloved thumbs up to this delightful twist on the old Pinocchio story. With a breathy singing voice and gentle, good humor, Drew Carey plays Geppetto to perfection. The slightly tubby toymaker goes from know-it-all, would-be dad to father-in-training as the plot spins with unexpected twists and turns. Julia Louis-Dreyfus sparkles as the feisty and frolicsome Blue Fairy. Pinocchio (Seth Adkins) is a very good as the wooden kid who's completely overwhelmed by the possibility of becoming a "real boy." Brent Spiner portrays Stromboli with an entirely appropriate flair for the melodramatic. He is wickedly hilarious and a standout singer as well. Together the cast mixes up a magical moment that everyone from children to grandparents will enjoy. Geppetto will especially touch a parent's heart. This is classic entertainment from the Walt Disney Company the way Walt Disney used to do things. Don't hesitate to add this to your child's video collection. It belongs there.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:VHS Tape
I rented this movie Friday and I loved it I watched it yesterday too I liked the music video at the end it kinda made me want to cry it just sounds sad I think I remember watching this when it was on abc in May 2000 I think it was before school started I don't know I just love this movie soooooooo much it gives me a warm feeling after I watch the music video it makes me want to sing "Since I gave me Heart Away" even though I'm 13 I still like it and I know I'm not a fan of Drew Carey I thought he did a good job as Geppetto he was kinda funny too I recommend you get this it just gives you a warm feeling after you watch it alot.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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GEPPETTO is an interesting musical spin on the well-known tale of PINOCCHIO. Stephen Schwartz delivers a handsome-if average score, with fine performances from Drew Carey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the lead roles.
GEPPETTO wisely doesn't try to emulate Disney's landmark 1940 animation version of PINOCCHIO, but instead retells the tale's events from the perspective of Pinocchio's loving creator and father Geppetto. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays the sparkling and eccentric Blue Fairy, with Seth Adkins as Pinocchio. Among the supporting cast are Broadway talents Brent Spiner and Ana Gasteyer. Popular singing star Usher also appears in the "Pleasure Island" scene. Stephen Schwartz provides the score which features the catchy "Just Because It's Magic".
Drew Carey (who also served as the Executive Producer) has a warm and winning singing voice, and is just about perfect in the title role. A great original musical from Disney.
GEPPETTO wisely doesn't try to emulate Disney's landmark 1940 animation version of PINOCCHIO, but instead retells the tale's events from the perspective of Pinocchio's loving creator and father Geppetto. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays the sparkling and eccentric Blue Fairy, with Seth Adkins as Pinocchio. Among the supporting cast are Broadway talents Brent Spiner and Ana Gasteyer. Popular singing star Usher also appears in the "Pleasure Island" scene. Stephen Schwartz provides the score which features the catchy "Just Because It's Magic".
Drew Carey (who also served as the Executive Producer) has a warm and winning singing voice, and is just about perfect in the title role. A great original musical from Disney.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful Fare
So many of us know this story but certainlly not with this twist. Every parent should view this film. The theme song is also a touching tribute to caring in a family.
Published 2 months ago by Lorna Stein
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tale Of Pinocchio As Told By His Father.
Geppetto is a 2000 Disney live-action, musical retelling of the Pinocchio legend, through the eyes of his father, Geppetto(Drew Carey, Who's Line Is It Anyway? Read more
Published 16 months ago by Henry West
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drew Carey is wonderful.
I am in my 40's with no children and I seldom watch childrens' movies, but because Drew Carey was in this one, I decided to sit down long enough to watch it. Read more
Published on October 28, 2010 by integrity8
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love It! For Me It's "Satisfaction Guaranteed" Every Time!
I love Disney musicals like 'Mary Poppins', 'Pete's Dragon', 'One and Only Genuine Original Family Band', 'The Happiest Millionare' etc. Read more
Published on May 21, 2010 by Dean Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Movie is Incredible! Basically, An Off-The-Chain Movie/Musical
I remember first watching this movie when I was seven years old...or eight. I did like it, although I did not really understand it (I was a little kid and I never understood movies... Read more
Published on March 22, 2009 by Y. C. Garnett-singleton
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's OK, but not worth buying
I guess you can save your money and rent it. It is a theatrical loose re-make of animated Pinocchio, sanitized for political correctness. Read more
Published on November 11, 2007 by Rodulfo Araujo Matus
3.0 out of 5 stars
feel cheated
I love the movie, which is why I bought it, not knowing I couldn't play it on my DVD player. I didn't see or understand afterward the region2, deal. Read more
Published on June 20, 2006 by F. Walter
1.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly one of the worst films of all time
Geppetto, in no doubt, has to be one of the worst films of all time. For example, Seth Adkins, CANNOT act. "I'm not a puppet, I'm Pinocchio!" How annoying was that? Read more
Published on July 23, 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Gift I got for Christmas
Me and Krystle arose Christmas morning feeling good and very excited about our presents we continously awoke our parents who were dead asleep and around 6:00 we managed to wake... Read more
Published on June 13, 2003 by Kimberly Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Geppetto is a MUST
Geppetto is the sweetest, best acted movie I've ever seen. I am a HUGE (some call me obsessive) fan of Drew Carey and the talnted Wayne Brady. Read more
Published on July 16, 2002 by "drewcareyrox"
