Hi. I saw Roberto Benini on the Conan O'Brien show last night and it seems it was his idea. He loves the story and felt he had to be Pinnochio one day and do this movie. The preview I saw for it on the show was awful. He looks rediculous as Pinnochio(he is a middle age man) and the acting was really bad. I also have read the review for this movie in my local paper and they gave it an "F" stating it is really bad and an embarrassment to all involved. It's a shame since it is a classic, but to each his own. I'm sure someone out there will like it................