The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

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Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story… More Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham. -- (C) Official Site

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Written By: Hergé, Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Dec 21, 2011 Wide
Studio: Paramount

Critic Reviews

Roger Moore, Dallas Morning News
rollicking, breezy, motion-capture animated romp, Spielberg & Co. have adapted the comic book character Tintin in a way that avoids all that worry about killing stuntmen and all that fuss about obeying the laws of physics.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The action grows wearisome as it grinds on, and the film becomes a succession of dazzling set pieces devoid of simple feelings.
John Anderson, Newsday
A frenetic bonbon with an empty center, and a movie made without any perceivable audience outside of filmmakers besotted by their own innovative processes.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The Adventures of Tintin comes at you in a whoosh, like a volcano full of creative ideas in full eruption... It hits home for the kid in all of us who wants to bust out and run free.
Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail
Hergé was the pioneer of an even-handed style of cartooning with solid lines and no shading that became known as ligne claire, but there is a decided lack of clear lines in this erratic movie adaptation of his work.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
The main achievement of Tintin is that at least the cartoon people and pets come across as characters and not hollow, humanoid entities.
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
The best animated film of 2011.
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
...more a virtual thrill ride than an old-fashioned action adventure. But while some of us will find the movie's frenetic pace exhausting, it seems that Spielberg is having fun.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Finalmente temos de volta o Spielberg que tanta falta fez nos últimos anos, quando comandou mediocridades aborrecidas como O Terminal, Indiana Jones e o Reino da Caveira de Cristal e Cavalo de Guerra.
Linda Cook, KWQC-TV (Iowa)
With gorgeous animation and action typical of its director, Steven Spielberg brings a comic strip to the big screen - in 3-D, no less. 'Tintin' has a lot in common with 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and other fanciful Spielbergian adventures.
Richard Knight, Knight at the Movies
What begins as a bracing adventure yarn for kids of all ages descends into a charmless, increasingly chaotic last half that leaves you feeling pummeled rather than energized.
Brian Gibson, Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)
Here, Tintin and pals are semi-cartoon characters careening through an unreal world. Instead of charming, intriguing, and exciting us, Spielberg and co. usually try to bowl us over.
Jordan Hiller, Bangitout.com
When I say The Adventures of Tintin sent me back to a more innocent, idealized time; a moment that I wanted to share with my children, I am not talking about watching a curiously brave investigative reporter.
Bruce Bennett, Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
Along with the wondrous visuals, a rollicking adventure that careens at a breakneck speed from one death and gravity defying adventure to the next.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a misguided, frequently overblown animated endurance test that's rarely as much fun as Spielberg has clearly intended.
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
[Spielberg] has used the form itself like a brand-new tool in his filmmaking kit, and the effect is exhilarating.
Clint O'Connor, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rollicking good movie fun from Spielberg and Jackson.
Andrew Hedley, Flicks.co.nz
The film is a very faithful adaptation of Herge's material.
Eric Melin, Scene-Stealers.com
Offers calorie-free empty thrills and one of the most impressively choreographed chase sequences ever, but doesn't really draw the audience in too much.
Tim Martain, The Mercury
Unapologetically enthusiastic and simple, The Adventures of Tintin is an unpretentious, guilt-free thrill ride that finds strength in its populist, uncomplicated nature.

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Drake T

Disappointing! Stiff dialogue, boring characterizations, static emotion... there's not much going for Tin Tin other than the gloriously directed action sequences that run through a mosaic of carefully planned set-pieces. It's unfortunate really, all the film needed was a… More
Disappointing! Stiff dialogue, boring characterizations, static emotion... there's not much going for Tin Tin other than the gloriously directed action sequences that run through a mosaic of carefully planned set-pieces. It's unfortunate really, all the film needed was a little bit of charm and some generic Spielberg-heartwarming-formula and it could have all come together. Also, how the hell is this kid so good at everything and a complete straight-shooter to boot? Is he a Barbie doll? Dazzling visuals won't take you all the way but it does win big points in that category; and hey! Nick Frost/Simon Pegg help.
Bathsheba M

Just wow. The story of revenge is beautifully crafted, the animation sublime, and I hope they make a sequel. A lot of the camera angles were original and beautiful--the mirrors in the market in one of the opening scenes comes to mind; all the scenes in Morocco have breathtaking view… More
Just wow. The story of revenge is beautifully crafted, the animation sublime, and I hope they make a sequel. A lot of the camera angles were original and beautiful--the mirrors in the market in one of the opening scenes comes to mind; all the scenes in Morocco have breathtaking view points; the scene where he is remembering his grandfather's tale of blowing up the Unicorn is spectacular--the waves of sand turning into a swirling storm at sea; the scene in the bunk where Tin Tin is trying to retrieve the key from a sleeping sailor and all the sailors are pitching with the waves without waking up is stunning and hysterically funny. The fact of Haddock's alcoholism is dealt with realistically--note the fact that at the end of the movie he's chugging down two glasses of champagne--showing that getting off the sauce isn't as easy as Tin Tin would like it to be. More, more, more!
E.J. B

The Adventures of Tintin ignites a delightful spark of action and humour right from its opening frame, and for the most part, the fun never stops in this exciting adventure based on Herge's popular European comics and TV show. I knew a little about Tintin before going in, having… More
The Adventures of Tintin ignites a delightful spark of action and humour right from its opening frame, and for the most part, the fun never stops in this exciting adventure based on Herge's popular European comics and TV show. I knew a little about Tintin before going in, having been familiarized with the works in my childhood (though I was more obsessed with Encyclopedia Brown, if you can remember that far back). But even if you have no idea what this movie is about, this is a very welcoming film, thanks in large part to the writing, directing, and producing team. Peter Jackson and his WETA Workshop geniuses utilize their revolutionary brand of motion capture technology that allows actors to create the performances and then CGI over them. The animation is actually quite impressive. The characters have a smooth, realistic looking texture and detail, but the production still allows the characters to "look" animated. Robert Zemeckis tried three times to make animated films similar in style, but his films seemed to prefer animation that enhanced realism, resulting in a kind of creepiness where animated people looked too human, but lacked any sense of emotions. Thankfully, The Adventure of Tintin doesn't make that mistake. The scripts is helmed by three masters of British comedy: Steven Moffat (Coupled), Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim), and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block). The film is filled with witty, hilarious dialogue as well as an intricate plot that pays homage to the original stories but ads a new twist. And of course the film is directed by non other than Steven Spielberg, who gives his commercial, mass market sensibilities to create elaborate chase sequences, bring out the best in his actors, and ensure that the film is big family fun. On the negative side, I found the action sequences too similar in tone and setting as the Indiana Jones films, particularly the Last Crusade. The scenes are alike I felt like I was experiencing deja vu. Also, it amazes me how a kids film can get a PG rating even though it depicts quite harsh violence and scenes where hundreds of people are killed onscreen. Perhaps it gets away with it because it's supposed to be popcorn fun. And it is. This is a fun film, an entertaining mix of British humour, action, and swashbuckling fun, especially if you like pirates.
Sergio G

Incredible cast, incredible animation, and of course incredible directing. However I was expecting a little bit more action as it was rated a PG-13. But that neer happened. I think is a great story for kids between 8 and 15 years old. I went to the movie theater with the heart of a 20… More
Incredible cast, incredible animation, and of course incredible directing. However I was expecting a little bit more action as it was rated a PG-13. But that neer happened. I think is a great story for kids between 8 and 15 years old. I went to the movie theater with the heart of a 20 years old boy. Maybe that was my dissapointment.
Justin Y

Based off of Herge's tales, Steven Spielberg adapts The Adventures of Tintin into a successful animated adventure.Spanning a solid 105 minutes, The Adventures of Tintin is pure adventure from start to finish. The story contains all… More
Based off of Herge's tales, Steven Spielberg adapts The Adventures of Tintin into a successful animated adventure.Spanning a solid 105 minutes, The Adventures of Tintin is pure adventure from start to finish. The story contains all the necessary pieces that a detective story needs and there is a sound amount of action with some great direction from Spielberg, which is seen throughout the entire film. The CG, motion capture, and visuals are simply outstanding. Wow. If there is something to take away from this picture, the CG is it. There are many times where it becomes forgettable that this isn't a live action film.The voice work is a plus. Jamie Bell is a fitting Tintin. Andy Serkis does a nice job as a drunken ship captain and Daniel Craig a revengeful foe. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost team up again as a bunch of twin detectives.The Adventures of Tintin is all that it is marketed to be. Oh yeah, and the CG is superb.
Kristijonas F

Definitely more enjoyable (and rewarding) than most recently released animated films, The Adventures of Tintin is a thrilling children's adventure caper which combines exquisite 3-D computer animation with a very old-school, 1970's story-structure quite reminiscent of the… More
Definitely more enjoyable (and rewarding) than most recently released animated films, The Adventures of Tintin is a thrilling children's adventure caper which combines exquisite 3-D computer animation with a very old-school, 1970's story-structure quite reminiscent of the beloved Director's "Indiana Jones" films. Too bad the exciting action grows wearisome very quickly... and the emotional pay-off just doesn't happen.
Mark H

Belgian artist Herge's series of classic European comics is given the big budget movie treatment from none other than Steven Spielberg. It's also produced by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings) and written by Steven Moffat (UK sitcom Coupling) Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim… More
Belgian artist Herge's series of classic European comics is given the big budget movie treatment from none other than Steven Spielberg. It's also produced by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings) and written by Steven Moffat (UK sitcom Coupling) Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block). That's an impressive array of talent. Needless to say my expectations were incredibly (or should I say unreasonably) high. Rousing adventure is entertaining enough and it's got some nice spectacles, but the whole affair left me wanting more. The story is actually based on three of the original comic books: The Crab with the Golden Claws, The Secret of the Unicorn, and Red Rackham's Treasure. Perhaps they should have just focused on just ONE of those classic publications. The saga is a bit chaotic at times and there are an inordinate amount of chase sequences at the expense of character development. I know. It's a fantasy, but it kind feels stuck between animated fabrication and authentic adventure. Given the realistic look of the drama, a little more depth might have pushed this chronicle to the next level. It's just too content to be a simplistic tale without much substance. Given the pedigree of people in involved I guess I was just expecting so much more. It's not a bad film. As it stands, it's an enjoyable flight of fancy with some well choreographed chase sequences. The first animated film Spielberg has directed works best if you view it as a theme park ride. It's fun to watch at least but not much more.
Tom M

This was a beautiful looking movie. And the story was definitely fun. I just felt it jumped in too quickly and didn't have too much intrigue to the characters issues. Still, it looked amazing and had such a beautiful tone to it the entire time with some brilliant scene changes. I… More
This was a beautiful looking movie. And the story was definitely fun. I just felt it jumped in too quickly and didn't have too much intrigue to the characters issues. Still, it looked amazing and had such a beautiful tone to it the entire time with some brilliant scene changes. I definitely recommend it. It's just a shame that the animated films from this year don't entirely meet my standards.
Matthew S

Spielberg is a haunting, unseen character in this movie. I felt his presence in every rich frame - his vision, his skill, his wit. This is the Indiana Jones sequel we have been waiting for, with the added playfulness of animation.
John H

It was good, but it felt too busy. The movie never took a break. It felt like one long video game cutscene or dramatic plot development. That's my only complaint. Although a mystery does need a lot of movement, which is what most mysteries fail to do. It was exciting, very smart,… More
It was good, but it felt too busy. The movie never took a break. It felt like one long video game cutscene or dramatic plot development. That's my only complaint. Although a mystery does need a lot of movement, which is what most mysteries fail to do. It was exciting, very smart, and the animation was gorgeous. Just didn't have exactly what I was looking for. Being a Nickelodeon Production I could see a tv show for Nick in the future.
Michael E

Okay its weird to see a movie look this incredible being all CG and it not being made by Robert Zemeckis, but Speilberg and Peter Jackson actually did very good jobs at pulling this off. Now I'll admit that I hate the first two Indiana Jones movies, and when I heard from the… More
Okay its weird to see a movie look this incredible being all CG and it not being made by Robert Zemeckis, but Speilberg and Peter Jackson actually did very good jobs at pulling this off. Now I'll admit that I hate the first two Indiana Jones movies, and when I heard from the critique on Rottentomatoes for this movie, saying it "Borrows heavily from the Raiders of the Lost Ark" I was worried I would dislike this film, but I ended up really liking it, in fact, I'd say its one of the best films I've seen all year. Andy Serkis does a good job as Captain Haddock and whoever played Tintin also did a great job. The plot is very interesting, the animation is incredible, the characters are fleshed out and likable, and the acting is great.
Bently L

Tintin is something very new to me. I didn't grow up with the comic books or animated series because it's a property that isn't very well known here in the United States. When I heard that Stephen Spielbetg and Peter Jackson were going to collaborate for a film… More
Tintin is something very new to me. I didn't grow up with the comic books or animated series because it's a property that isn't very well known here in the United States. When I heard that Stephen Spielbetg and Peter Jackson were going to collaborate for a film adaptation of Tintin, I got pretty excited. Two of my favorite directors were behind it and the character of Tintin had grasped my attention. After seeing the film, I have an urge to explore this wildly popular (Outside the U.S. that is) universe created by Herge. The film follows Tintin and his trusted pooch, Snowy. He is a well known reporter who buys a model of The Unicorn, a legendary vessel. Tintin's curiosity regarding the ship begins to spark and teams up with the alcoholic Captain Haddock on an adventure that unfold's the ship's backstory and mysteries. Tintin, Snowy, and Haddock also try to outsmart and foil the villanous Sakharine in this animated 3D adventure film with mystery, action, exotic locations, and probably one of the best Family Feuds put on the screen. If I were more familiar with this property, I would have loved this film. When i read the comics, my opinion may change. I really enjoyed this film. In my opinion, the first ten of fifteen minutes of the film felt rushed and I was hungry for character development. However, about five minutes into the film, they introduce me to Tintin in a fine matter. All of the characters, especially Captain Haddock, are introduced pretty well and they are developed throughout the film. I wish we had more of the Thompson detectives. They were very enjoyable in their scenes. The performances in this film are well done and enjoyable. The only thing I've seen with Jamie Bell was Peter Jackson's King Kong and he was pretty good in that one. I thought he played the part of Tintin very well. Andy Serkis, the king of motion capture performances, stole the show as Haddock. He was very funny and smart despite being an alcoholic. Daniel Craig played a pretty good villain and Simon Pegg and Nick Frost were also very enjoyable as Thompson and Thompson. Can't go wrong with that duo! The dog who played Snowy was awesome. One of the best trained animals I've ever seen in a movie. Not to mention, he was very, very adorable! If I were to go to The Tintin Shop in London, the first thing I'd buy would be a plush of him. The motion capture technology in the film was stellar and impressive. This is the only type of animated Motion capture films are always criticized for the creepy appearance of the characters. This is mostly found in those Robert Zemeckis films. The characters' appearances will not make anybody cringe since the character designs follow those of the comics. Smart move. The action sequences were amazingly animated. My favorites were The Unicorn backstory sequence and the Baaghar chase scene which had awesome stuntwork. If you loved the truck chase from Raiders of the Lost Ark, you're going to love this scene. The script in the film is very smart and well written. This film had some of the Shaun of the Dead team. You got Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in the cast and Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish doing the script. They delivered a very good script and that was funny and adventurous. I really liked how the mystery unfolded. They set up the sequel at the end and I'm very excited to see how it turns out. A lot of critics and moviegoers believe that 3D is best used in animated films. I have to disagree. When I go see movies in this overused format, I prefer them to be live-action that way I feel like I'm in the movie. I don't get that feeling in animated films. I gave it a go with Tintin. Spielberg did a pretty good job with his first 3D film. I was expecting stuff flying out at me all throughout the film but it was only shown during the action scenes. My favorite part of the 3D was how the backgrounds popped. A lot of the effects were just the guns being fired and Haddock pointing his finger at the audience. It's still worth the price of admission and I think the movie wouldn't be as fun in 2D and even more better if I saw it in IMAX. I reccomend 3D if you're looking for a good time. I didn't like how the opening credits were shown in 3D and it made my eyes ache a bit. The best 3D movie in my opinion is Avatar. I thought you guys may want to know. The Adventures of Tintin is a very entertaining animated film by Stephen Spielberg. For his first animated film, I'm quite impressed. When I saw the trailers, I was hoping for an adventure film in vein of Indiana Jones. While some parts did feel like watching Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark or Hook, Tintin mostly came off as it's own creation. Much like the new Mission: Impossible film, Tintin delivers Summertime fun in the Winter. It's just what I needed to post my annual case of Post-Christmas Blues. The 3D was also very nice. The reason I'm giving this an 80% because it had a great story and a well done script. It was also well edited and had some pretty awesome scene transitions. The John Williams score wasn't very memorable to me but it was also very good. I've read some people's reviews and they claim that the film is very loyal to the source material. My rating and opinion may change once I read the comics or watch the cartoon series. On top of all that, it's wildly entertaining. This film is your ticket to great Spielberg fun. HAPPY NEW YEAR, RT COMMUNITY! "There are plenty of others willing to call you a failure."
Greg S

Boy reporter Tintin's discovery of a secret message hidden in a model ship sends him off on a globetrotting adventure with his dog snowy, a drunken sea captain, and a pair of bumbling twin Interpol agents. Beautifully concocted mix of THE MALTESE FALCON and RAIDERS OF THE LOST… More
Boy reporter Tintin's discovery of a secret message hidden in a model ship sends him off on a globetrotting adventure with his dog snowy, a drunken sea captain, and a pair of bumbling twin Interpol agents. Beautifully concocted mix of THE MALTESE FALCON and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK containing the year's most thrilling action sequences; why in the world has it taken so long to bring this franchise-ready property to the big screen?
Kyle F

Tintin doesn't offer much substance or originality story-wise, but it's stylishly made and offers gleefully over the top action, highlighting the most fun conventions of both animated and adventure movies. The voice performances are good, and the animated sets are… More
Tintin doesn't offer much substance or originality story-wise, but it's stylishly made and offers gleefully over the top action, highlighting the most fun conventions of both animated and adventure movies. The voice performances are good, and the animated sets are spectacular. The motion capture character animation, however is oftentimes stiff.
Brad W

The Adventures of Tintin is the best animated film I have seen in a very long time. Its Spielberg's image of the french comic hero who hundreds know and love. To be honest i had never heard of Tintin until I saw a Simpsons episode a few years back spoofing it and I had no idea… More
The Adventures of Tintin is the best animated film I have seen in a very long time. Its Spielberg's image of the french comic hero who hundreds know and love. To be honest i had never heard of Tintin until I saw a Simpsons episode a few years back spoofing it and I had no idea that short joke would be my first experience with this incredible hero. This movie is my vote for best animated film of 2011 and is one of the most adventurous and action packed animated films i have ever seen. The story follows Tintin (Jamie Bell), a journalist who lives with his dog Snowy who both have solved many mysteries. When Tintin buys a model ship he discovers a clue to one of the greatest treaures of all time. Along his adventure he meets the devious Sakharan (Daniel Craig) who wants the treasure, and the alcoholic but brave and good hearted sea captain Haddock (Andy Serkis), and two moronic detectives named Thompson and Thompson (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost). Together Tintin and haddock may be able to beat Sakharin to the treasure, but may also discover he is after more than just money and an adventure beyond all imagining begins. The plot was much more complex and well done than I anticipated for an animated film. They follow the Tintin storyline well and the way Spielberg has respect for this great hero and his bumbling alcoholic partner and they keep the characters as brave and beautifully done as they have ever been. We are given a story that takes us to many different locations so it felt like a true adventure film. What I can tell you is that Spielberg has given an incredible adaption and honestly one of the most interesting and well done storylines for a animated film I have ever seen. The cast is incredible as well, and I say cast because it was motion capture instead of just voice so it was really the actors doing all the work. Jamie Bell looked and talked like the Tintin I pictured, i do not care what anyone said I truly enjoyed him. Andy Serkis is the god of motion capture so i knew from the start he would be great, and sure enough he was. Daniel Craig has a great year for 2011, he just keeps impressing me with how good of an actor he can be, a very good antagonist if you ask me. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are just hilarious actors and the fact that they are friends and in various films together made it all the more fun to watch them. Overall I loved the entire cast. The action was pretty incredible for an animated film and very great. Spielberg pulled some tricks from his sleeve that makes him such a great action director and I loved it. Here is a movie that shows the true adventure inside the Tintin literature and I think the best kind of action film is the one that gives a great storyline and is incredibly fun to watch the action sequences, no take that but make it animated and I have one of the coolest and best animated films I have ever seen. Spielberg and Jackson still both have got game when it comes to action. The Adventures of Tintin was just simply a great film and one of the best animated films of all time. This also tops my list for the best animated movie to use stop motion I have ever seen, it still amazes me how cool that technology is. I was not really expecting to love it this much, I was expecting just a simple mystery directed by Spielberg, but once again I underestimate the genius of one my favorite directors and his ability to make us love his films. My main problem however is that the climax at the end of the film was a bit of a disappointment, it seemed that Spielberg and Peter Jackson pulled all the gins perfectly until just the ending, but still was not a bad ending, just did not live up to the rest of the film. If you need a film to laugh to, to be excited for, and to just plan love, I recommend this movie 100%.
Christopher H

The motion-capture animation is some of the best I've ever seen. It manages to find the right balance between realism and cartoonish characterization. Andy Serkis serves a very enjoyable performance as Captain Haddock, even the Tintin's dog makes an impression. The film… More
The motion-capture animation is some of the best I've ever seen. It manages to find the right balance between realism and cartoonish characterization. Andy Serkis serves a very enjoyable performance as Captain Haddock, even the Tintin's dog makes an impression. The film offers some good action set-peices that seem inspired and novel. Despite a few inspired action, this film comes off as little more than a retread of Spielberg's old adventure flicks. The main character Tintin is a boring protagonist, he is straight to the point that he is bland and uninteresting. Another major flaw is the humor, which tends to be more miss than hit. Kids will love this movie for sure but adults will only be reminded of Spielberg's older and better movies.
Sam B

The animation looks amazing, and allows for cartoonish, over-the-top, eye-popping action scenes, while still feeling more realistic than the vast majority of animated movies. Yet, while that classic Amblin charm and Indiana Jones adventure tropes are all in place, they're… More
The animation looks amazing, and allows for cartoonish, over-the-top, eye-popping action scenes, while still feeling more realistic than the vast majority of animated movies. Yet, while that classic Amblin charm and Indiana Jones adventure tropes are all in place, they're unabashed presence here make The Adventures of Tintin seem more like a redundant and unoriginal retread of old adventure films than a new classic.
Raymond W

People are complaining about the looks of the characters in Tintin, saying they look rubbery and fake. If you have grown up reading the Hergé comics, then you would know that they are supposed to look that way. I think that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson did Tintin justice,… More
People are complaining about the looks of the characters in Tintin, saying they look rubbery and fake. If you have grown up reading the Hergé comics, then you would know that they are supposed to look that way. I think that Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson did Tintin justice, although the action sequences may have been a little overdone. Motion capture has really come a long way. Everything looks really realistic, and the voice acting was incredible. The Adventures of Tintin is a thrilling, fun, old-fashioned movie that the whole family should find entertaining.
Matt G

Based on The Adventures of Tintin comics by Hergé, comes the big screen adaption helmed by none other than the mighty duo of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson; which is most likely the coolest collaboration since Tarantino and Rodriguez. Using some of the more advanced technology in… More
Based on The Adventures of Tintin comics by Hergé, comes the big screen adaption helmed by none other than the mighty duo of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson; which is most likely the coolest collaboration since Tarantino and Rodriguez. Using some of the more advanced technology in motion-capture with a mix of CGI, it is at times difficult to see the distinction between live-action and animation. While there is a good amount of fun to behold here, it is blatantly obvious that the film could have benefitted from a more sophisticated script and less slapstick humor. Regardless, I did have a reasonable amount of funfun with Tintin. To call the animation in this film lavish seems like a trite aspersion at this juncture. I am unmitigatedly gratified to be classifying The Adventures of Tintin as the best animated feature film of the year outside of the Pixar-realm. This is not Dreamworks animation, nor is it a Tim Burton-esque claymation bijou. This is Nickelodeon, folks. This is actually Nickelodeon's second successful outing in the animation market this year, first being the awe-inspiring Rango. Much like Rango, Tintin used the same motion capture technology; so this isn't completely animation, but it is undeniably impressive nonetheless. Going hand-in-hand with the delightful animation are the invigorating sequences involved. One luxurious sequence in particular caught my attention, which was a single-take chase that lasted a few minutes, taking place in a large town in Eastern Europe. That entire sequence was wonderfully rendered and managed to keep me on the edge of my seat. Read the whole review at www.creedsdelight.com
danny d

i dont entirely disagree with many of the criticisms ive heard of the film, but the things that bothered others just didnt bother me much. i simply loved it. i was able to get wrapped up in the adventure and push through a few slow moments and an underwhelming ending to still be… More
i dont entirely disagree with many of the criticisms ive heard of the film, but the things that bothered others just didnt bother me much. i simply loved it. i was able to get wrapped up in the adventure and push through a few slow moments and an underwhelming ending to still be enthralled with the story and the characters. one of my favorite films of the year. i hope the next one gets made.