The Adventures of Tin Tin PG
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Produced by: Peter Jackson and Weta Digital
Amber and I were excited to see this movie. From the moment we saw the preview in the theater we knew this would be a must see for the two of us. So, this past Sunday we splurged and used a Christmas gift card to go see Tin Tin.
From beginning to exciting finish Tin Tin does not disappoint in the departments of action and peril. I found myself enthralled in the story that was being told. The animation was brilliant and had both of us at moments asking ourselves if we were watching a real life action film or the handiwork of an artist.
I honestly had moments where I was thinking to myself no way that this could happen. Then it would click in again that I was watching a cartoon and not a live action film.
Bit of Story:
We are taken on a crazy world spanning journey with Tin Tin (Voiced by Jamie Bell) a young Belgian reporter and his dog Snowy. The two comrades are trying to solve a mystery involving Captain Haddock (Voiced by the incredible Andy Serkis) and three strange model ships. These ships hold a secret from Captain Haddock's past and Tin Tin is trying to help him figure out just what the importance of these ships are. In waltz's the bad guy Rackham (Voiced by Daniel Craig) who is determined to find, gasp, a great treasure that has something to do with these three ships. Duels, escapes, chase scenes, plane rides, crashes, deserts, pirates, ships, and more trace the story to the final scene where we the audience are left with a slight cliff hanger, where we ask ourselves could a sequel be involved?
Overall the film is highly enjoyable. Your children may not follow along with the story. Multiple chase scenes, flashbacks, fighting, gun shooting, swashbuckling, and a few key moments that help the story along will not make sense for a child or really are not appropriate for someone under 10.
You as the adult will surely be smiling towards the end of this flick. You will enjoy how our beloved Tin Tin has been brought to life and the amazing adventure that ensues.
The Critic Speaks:
I only had two issues with this film-
One of the reasons for the rating is the lack of humor in this film. I came in expecting the characters of Thomson and Thompson (voiced by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) to bring a bit of comic relief. I was left disappointed however. The two actually come of as dull and rather idiotic. I know this is how the original characters were written, but these two actors are truly funny men. These men are not funny in the movie.
Second thing of note, is the fact that from the start to finish, this movie does not stop with Tin Tin being in some sort of peril. I mean honestly how much can one Belgian reporter take? How much can the audience take for that matter before we are left thinking, "Really? You went that direction with this? Oh, gee look Tinny Tin is in trouble again!" I know this is nit picky, but as I felt so strongly about how realistic the animation was in this film, the overdone action sequences almost become boorish.
Credits:
A few highlights of the film are of course are Peter Jackson's and Weta Digital's amazing technology that brought the whole film to the screen.
Snowy the dog is an adventure to watch for the entire movie. I laughed more at the dog than any other character. I also felt more emotion from the dog than any other person in the film. Pretty darn good for a pup.
All in all, go see this film, or rent it when it comes out on DVD you will be in for a great 2 hours of fun.
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