NO LIE: REVIEW TO COME.Byline: - Glenn Whipp ``Pinocchio,'' starring Roberto Benigni and opening in theaters today, is not being reviewed. The film was unavailable for screening at press time. A review will run later this week. ``Pinocchio,'' which opened in Italy in October to great business and mixed reviews, has suffered setbacks in its translation to English. Benigni, who plays the title character, initially dubbed his own dialogue, as did his wife, Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Braschi (born August 10, 1960) is an Italian actress, best known for her work with her husband, actor and director Roberto Benigni. She has also collaborated with American director Jim Jarmusch. , who plays the film's fairy princess. However, Benigni and Miramax Films decided the dubs weren't adequate and American actors Breckin Meyer Breckin Erin Meyer[1] (born May 7, 1974) is an American actor and producer. Biography Early life Meyer was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Dorothy Ann (Vial), a travel agent and former microbiologist, and Christopher William Meyer, a management and Glenn Close were hired to provide the voices. Other English-speaking actors, including Queen Latifah
Eddie Griffin (July 15, 1968), is an American comedian and television/film actor. , were hired to dub the voices of the rest of the characters. Miramax and Benigni decided to dub ``Pinocchio'' because the G-rated film is intended for children as well as adults, and kids have trouble reading subtitles. Benigni says a subtitled version of ``Pinocchio'' will eventually open in theaters. PINOCCHIO (G) Starring: Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi with the voices of Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, John Belushi, John (1949–82) comedian; born in Chicago. After appearing with the Second City comedy troop in the 1970s, he achieved national recognition in National Lampoon's Lemmings (1973). Cleese, Queen Latifah, Regis Philbin Regis Francis Xavier Philbin (born August 25, 1931) is an Emmy Award-winning American television personality best known for his roles as a talk show host, game show host, singer and presenter at various events. , Cheech Marin. Director: Roberto Benigni. Running time: 1 hr. 48 min. Playing: Wide release. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Roberto Benigni stars as the prevaricating puppet whose greatest wish is to be a real boy in ``Pinocchio,'' opening today. |
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