by Olivia Stanford
“The Adventures of Tintin” is the film adaptation of the famous twentieth century comics by Hergé. It’s kaleidoscope of characters and fast paced plot give viewers of every age an action-packed adventure that is sure to keep them salivating for more.
Thanks to the magic of computer generated imagery, director Steven Spielberg takes viewers back to an idealized Europe in the mid-twentieth century and captures the essence of the main character Tintin, his terrier Snowy and the supporting cast.
Suspense starts to simmer when youthful journalist Tintin (Jamie Bell) buys a model of a ship called the “Unicorn.” Soon after, the mysterious Saccharin (Daniel Craig) follows Tintin to obtain the “Unicorn” for himself. The theft of the model ship spurs Tintin to action, which sets the adventure in motion. Comic relief arrives with the drunk and spirited Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis). The story takes Tintin, Snowy and Haddock across the ocean to Morocco where the mystery of the “Unicorn” slowly unravels. The trio find their luck turning from bad to worse as they encounter one hair-raising situation after another.
Writers Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish work well together at translating Hergé’s wonderfully written and drawn comics to the big screen.
The over-the-top comedy of Captain Haddock, the fluffy cuteness of Snowy and the ever-increasing danger of Tintin’s situation make this film a modern classic and a must-see for the whole family. It offers comedy, thrills, suspense and an opening for a sequel.
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