On the night of this January 15, the 28th edition of the Critics Choice Awards was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and once again “Pinocchio” by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro takes home an award for succeeding in the Best Animated Film category.
The gala is among the most important in the industry, as the Broadcast Film Critics Association recognizes the best of film and television among actors, actresses, filmmakers, and productions. Among the favorites is the tape with which Guillermo del Toro shone on Netflix and was placed as one of the most viewed on the streaming platform.
“Pinocchio” takes the coveted statuette in the Best Animated Film category in which it competed with other productions such as “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”, “Turning Red” and “Pues in Boots: The Last Wish”. In addition, she was nominated for Best Song with “Ciao papa” and Best Soundtrack with Alexandre Desplat.
After triumphing at the 2023 Golden Globes for Best Animated Film, the Mexican filmmaker arrives at the Critics Choice Awards highlighting that animated productions are not only intended for children. Both events provide a hint of what might stand out at this year’s Oscars, and “Pinocchio” already stands out among the favourites.
This year the ceremony was in charge of the comedian Chelsea Jane Handler and in addition to “Pinocchio”, highlighted the award for Angela Bassett in the Best Supporting Actress category for the film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in which Mexicans such as Tenoch participate Vegetable garden.
