The Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin

2011Movie107 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users75%
Director: Steven SpielbergGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Mystery

Plot Summary

Young Belgian reporter Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on a globe-trotting adventure to find the sunken treasure of the 'Unicorn' ship. Along the way, they are pursued by the villainous Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine and uncover a centuries-old mystery. Tintin, along with the drunken Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson, must outwit their adversaries to solve the riddle of the three ships.

Critical Reception

The Adventures of Tintin was generally well-received by critics, who praised its stunning animation, Spielberg's direction, and its faithful adaptation of Hergé's beloved comic books. Audiences also enjoyed the fast-paced adventure and visual spectacle, though some found the motion-capture animation slightly uncanny.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking motion-capture animation and vibrant visual style.
  • Applauded for Steven Spielberg's energetic direction and a thrilling adventure narrative.
  • Considered a faithful and exciting adaptation of the classic Tintin comics.

Google audience: Viewers frequently lauded the film's impressive animation and exciting storyline, calling it a fun and engaging adventure for all ages. Some found the characters' digital rendering to be a bit off-putting initially, but overall satisfaction was high.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Won a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

Steven Spielberg had been trying to get a Tintin movie made for over 15 years before finally bringing it to the screen with this animated adaptation.

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lmao7

lmao7

Wow…they just took cg/motion/performance capture to the next level! Just for the film’s look - like without the story, it deserves an A++ Not just the look (soo realistic especially the extras and the scenery) but the shots! There were a...
ohlalipop

ohlalipop

The animation was something else. It looked so real. I don't really remember the story from the comics (we had the entire collection when we were younger but lost all of it when we left the Philippines), but the story was really nice. I can...