Story: When Tintin (Jamie Bell) buys the Unicorn, a showpiece boat from the flea market for a pound, little does he know the model is part of an unsolved puzzle.
Till he finally 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.
Movie Reviews: It could have ended up as a heady cocktail of the Indiana Jones and the Pirates of the Caribbean series, but The Adventures of Tintin is so much more than recycled headiness. And that's because of its brilliant new technique of filming -- motion capture animation -- that literally brings to life Belgian artist Herge's lovable parade of characters, led by Tintin, the irrepressible reporter and Snowy, the smartest dog in town. Tintin and his encounters with evil in exotic lands already have a legion fans in India, but rest assured, they are bound to grow with this stylish new format of filmmaking which completely preserves the form and the atmospherics of the popular comic book.
The story too is equally enticing with loads of action to pep up the tenor of the film. What starts of as a simple purchase for Tintin (Jamie Bell) soon turns out to be a 'possible story' for the reporter. The unicorn model, he realises, is the path to a bigger mystery -- the secret of the hidden treasure. But finding the hidden treasure calls for decoding a few lost symbols. That's where Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) of disputed ancestry steps in and helps Tintin find the gold believed to be buried in the oceans. But only after he fights his swashbuckling ghost from the past, Ivan Sakharine, who wants it all, by hook or by crook. Don't miss the thrilling flashback where the 17th century ship, the Unicorn, meets its tragic end, the crazy biplane ride to Morocco followed by one of the most chaotic chases where the entire town seems to be on a roller coaster ride, except the blumbering cops Thompson and Thomson.
A special mention: While Jamie Bell fits into the role of Tintin with ease, not just for his ginger quiff but journalistic appetite too, Daniel Craig stands out as the evil and hideous Sakharine. But the ones who really become objects of affection are Andy Serkis (watch him resist every peg that comes his way) and Tintin's comrade, Snowy. The two actually bring ample comic relief when the endless journey seems a little stretched.
But then all's well that ends well. And as Captain Haddock puts it, for there's more treasure lying deep down in the oceans that needs to be found. Sequel, Spielberg!
Till he finally 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.
Movie Reviews: It could have ended up as a heady cocktail of the Indiana Jones and the Pirates of the Caribbean series, but The Adventures of Tintin is so much more than recycled headiness. And that's because of its brilliant new technique of filming -- motion capture animation -- that literally brings to life Belgian artist Herge's lovable parade of characters, led by Tintin, the irrepressible reporter and Snowy, the smartest dog in town. Tintin and his encounters with evil in exotic lands already have a legion fans in India, but rest assured, they are bound to grow with this stylish new format of filmmaking which completely preserves the form and the atmospherics of the popular comic book.
The story too is equally enticing with loads of action to pep up the tenor of the film. What starts of as a simple purchase for Tintin (Jamie Bell) soon turns out to be a 'possible story' for the reporter. The unicorn model, he realises, is the path to a bigger mystery -- the secret of the hidden treasure. But finding the hidden treasure calls for decoding a few lost symbols. That's where Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) of disputed ancestry steps in and helps Tintin find the gold believed to be buried in the oceans. But only after he fights his swashbuckling ghost from the past, Ivan Sakharine, who wants it all, by hook or by crook. Don't miss the thrilling flashback where the 17th century ship, the Unicorn, meets its tragic end, the crazy biplane ride to Morocco followed by one of the most chaotic chases where the entire town seems to be on a roller coaster ride, except the blumbering cops Thompson and Thomson.
A special mention: While Jamie Bell fits into the role of Tintin with ease, not just for his ginger quiff but journalistic appetite too, Daniel Craig stands out as the evil and hideous Sakharine. But the ones who really become objects of affection are Andy Serkis (watch him resist every peg that comes his way) and Tintin's comrade, Snowy. The two actually bring ample comic relief when the endless journey seems a little stretched.
But then all's well that ends well. And as Captain Haddock puts it, for there's more treasure lying deep down in the oceans that needs to be found. Sequel, Spielberg!
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