Movie Info:
Length: 107 min
Genre: Animation/Action/Adventure
Cast:
Daniel Craig ... Ivanovich Sakharine
Jamie Bell ... Tintin
Andy Serkis ... Captain Haddock
Simon Pegg ... Inspector Thompson
Nick Frost ... Thomson
Toby Jones ... Silk
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
Played by Jamie Bell, Tintin is an investigative journalist with a keen eye for adventure and the truth. Upon purchasing a model ship, Tintin becomes intertwined in a chase for one of the most sought out treasures known to man. His dangerous but adventure-filled journey takes him across the deserts and the sea (excuse the adventurous pun).
Finally he meets the seafaring, liqour-loving Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) who helps him solve the mystery… and find the treasure trove…Of course all along danger threatens in the form of the evil Sakharine (Daniel Craig) who is hellbent on getting the boat and wreaking his ancestral vengeance against the Haddocks.
Jamie Bell fits into the role of Tintin with ease, not just for his ginger quiff but journalistic appetite too. Serkis, who plays Haddock amuses with his alcohol-wrought bipolar excesses and colorful cuss words. Craig is menacing as Sakharine, whose role assumes more significance in the film.
The Adventures of Tintin is Spielberg’s first animated film and he has beautifully captured the dynamism of Belgian artist Herge’s works. He has quite literally ‘breathed life’ to Herge’s characters, and to say in Spielberg’s own words, “This was the ‘best way to honor Herge.”
The only way to truly honor Herge’s work was to make this an animated film, but to truly bring Tintin to life it needed to be shot using motion-capture technology. Motion-capture technology has been taking a beating for its characters who lack depth and emotion, but none of that appeared in The Adventures of Tintin.
Moreover, some of the scenes in the film wouldn’t work if shot in live action or traditional animation. Take Tintin’s ever faithful terrier Snowy for instance. While a well-trained dog could do many things, a well-trained dog is also very limited and most likely could not perform the over the top stunts that Snowy pulled off in this film. Thus using the motion capture technology was completely necessary and it created for some more comical and exciting scenes.
The animation looks breathtakingly beautiful on 3D on the big screen. With this, Spielberg has successfully reached out to a wider audience.
Critic Reviews:
"It has a light touch, a brisk pace and considerable charm, perfect family fare for casual viewers." - Jill Lawless. Associated Press
"Spielberg has fashioned a whiz-bang thrill ride that's largely faithful to the wholesome spirit of his source but still appealing to younger, Tintin-challenged auds."
- Leslie Felperin. Variety
"For the first time since Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin is an attention-grabbing, fully-immersive, high-action 3D film which you should be able to watch without fear of a headache."
- Graham Young. Birmingham Post
"Serving up a good ol' fashioned adventure flick that harkens back to the filmmaker's action-packed, tongue-in-cheek swashbucklers of the 1980s, Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is a visually dazzling adaptation."
- Jordan Mintzer. Hollywood Reporter
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