The Adventures of Tintin
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Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.
What critics thought
Spielberg's motion-capture adventure earns mostly favorable notices for its relentless kinetic energy and lavish set pieces, though critics split sharply over whether the technology serves the source material or works against it — with the uncanny valley problem and a breakneck pace that leaves little room to breathe cited as genuine flaws alongside the spectacle.
“While the big set pieces are often exuberantly handled, the human details are sorely wanting. How curious that Hergé achieved more expression with his use of ink-spot eyes and humble line drawings than a bank of computers and an army of animators were able to achieve”
Xan Brooks·The Guardian
“a marvel of gee-wizardry and a night's entertainment that can feel like a lifetime”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“Clearly rejuvenated by his collaboration with producer Peter Jackson, and blessed with a smart script and the best craftsmanship money can buy, 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
“an ambitious and lively caper, miles smarter than your average 3-D family film”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
“Author Hergé's wonderfully bold and diverse array of characters are a mixed bag when it comes to how they've been translated to the big-screen”
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Genres
Adventure, Animation, Mystery
Cast & Crew
Steven SpielbergDirector
Jamie BellTintin (voice)
Andy SerkisCaptain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock (voice)
Daniel CraigSakharine / Red Rackham (voice)
Nick FrostThomson (voice)
Simon PeggThompson (voice)
Daniel MaysAllan / Pirate Flunky #1 (voice)
Gad ElmalehBen Salaad (voice)
Toby JonesSilk (voice)
Enn ReitelNestor / Mr. Crabtree (voice)
Mackenzie CrookTom / Pirate Flunky #2 (voice)
Tony CurranLieutenant Delcourt (voice)
Sonje FortagMrs. Finch (voice)
John WilliamsComposer
Edgar WrightWriter
Joe CornishWriter
Steven MoffatWriter
Janusz KamińskiCinematographyFrom the studio
The Adventures of Tintin
Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.
What critics thought
Spielberg's motion-capture adventure earns mostly favorable notices for its relentless kinetic energy and lavish set pieces, though critics split sharply over whether the technology serves the source material or works against it — with the uncanny valley problem and a breakneck pace that leaves little room to breathe cited as genuine flaws alongside the spectacle.
“While the big set pieces are often exuberantly handled, the human details are sorely wanting. How curious that Hergé achieved more expression with his use of ink-spot eyes and humble line drawings than a bank of computers and an army of animators were able to achieve”
Xan Brooks·The Guardian
“a marvel of gee-wizardry and a night's entertainment that can feel like a lifetime”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“Clearly rejuvenated by his collaboration with producer Peter Jackson, and blessed with a smart script and the best craftsmanship money can buy, 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
“an ambitious and lively caper, miles smarter than your average 3-D family film”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
“Author Hergé's wonderfully bold and diverse array of characters are a mixed bag when it comes to how they've been translated to the big-screen”
BlogCritics
Accolades
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Mystery
Cast & Crew
Steven SpielbergDirectorJamie BellTintin (voice)Andy SerkisCaptain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock (voice)Daniel CraigSakharine / Red Rackham (voice)Nick FrostThomson (voice)Simon PeggThompson (voice)Daniel MaysAllan / Pirate Flunky #1 (voice)Gad ElmalehBen Salaad (voice)Toby JonesSilk (voice)Enn ReitelNestor / Mr. Crabtree (voice)Mackenzie CrookTom / Pirate Flunky #2 (voice)Tony CurranLieutenant Delcourt (voice)Sonje FortagMrs. Finch (voice)John WilliamsComposerEdgar WrightWriterJoe CornishWriterSteven MoffatWriterJanusz KamińskiCinematographyFrom the studio
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