In 2011, Spielberg presented two projects at once: an idea that he had been hatching for years - an animated project with the technology of capturing the movement "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" and an adaptation of the novel about the magnificent devotion and friendship of man and animal - "War Horse". How did the master imagine all this? He certainly had help. A whole team of animators and technicians led by producer Peter Jackson introduced Steven Spielberg to the world of motion capture technology, special costumes with reflective beacons and an excellent transfer of facial expressions of actors to their cartoon characters.
In the animated characters you can see the features of this or that artist – Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig and my favorite duet Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The story, based on the comics, tells us about a collectible ship at a fair, which was seen by a young journalist Tintin. I just want to warn you that the cartoon is not about horses, but about the mystery of the origin of the ship. The cartoon pleases with its colorful presentation of the story and adds to the detective story a thriller and the mystery of prophecy.
We see a collection ship that some important aristocrats really need to show a young journalist who has a curious interest. Why do so many people want this artifact? What does a model ship contain? This is where the spirit of Indiana Jones connects (at the premiere of the first Indy film (1981) in France, Steven Spielberg encountered a comparison of Indiana Jones and Tintin, which eventually resulted in a long-term plan).
It is unclear how old Tintin is, but the fact that he is a boy confronting serious antagonists is immediately striking. Many episodes were shot in one frame, so long chases so masterfully capture the viewer that you do not even want to break away and learn the narrative further.
Details that the viewer notices, which are important to the story, but accidentally missed by the hero, spur the excitement. You're worried that this is an obvious clue in this case, but it's been missed. The focus is also on secondary issues: wallet, private investigators Thompson and Thompson. Only the faithful dog Snowball always supports the owner in everything. It also adds to the picture that the dog will always come to the rescue.
Tintin encounters the legend of the ship, learns the secret of the message, understands the significance of the find, but at the same time realizes the circle of danger from artifact hunters. It all comes down to an ancient family, whose descendants will be able to find what is hidden from the eyes of ordinary people. The plot of Pirates of the Caribbean is already mixed here, but the funny thing is that everything leads to the sea, but in fact we travel to different locations and add information to this mystery.
Meet Captain Haddock, who only under the influence of a degree of alcohol can function normally. It seems like what this man can do? The plot initially says that this is an episodic character - so it was presented to us. But the narrative twists just on the captain, and Tintin collects the material into a single story (and serves as a guide for the viewer in this adventure).
It is nice to know the main resistance of heroes and villains. In the third act, we are given even more surprises to show how heroes can lose everything, but draw conclusions from their actions. Also, the cartoon serves as an excellent anti-advertising of alcohol. Even unexpectedly, for such a story, to attribute adult addictions, placing a certain emphasis on them, which will help resolve this story.
Perhaps "The Unicorn Mystery" is missing something, as if understatement haunts us. We know what we need to find, and what is the result? In the climax, of course, everything comes to a banal story in the spirit of “Treasure Island”, but do not forget that the viewer learned the story from the perspective of Tintin. Therefore, what was revealed to the journalist, the audience received. It was impossible to build a plot in such a way that we already know the outcome of the adventure. Everything is gradual.
What about the sequels, because there are a lot of stories about Tintin? While the project “The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun” is under development, and the director is listed as Peter Jackson. We'll see what happens next, because Tintin is good for him.
This film is another animated experiment from the media empire of Steven Spielberg, and the experiment is not particularly successful. The background to the creation of the tape is more interesting than itself - how Steven Spielberg even 30 years before the release of the tape, bought the rights to it when he suddenly learned that his Indiana Jones is almost a copy of Tintin.
And the tape itself... no matter how potentially curious it may be, including at the expense of the original source, but it is spoiled by the obvious creative impotence of character designers, and personally the director.
According to the director’s work, we can safely say that there is no zest and highlight in the film at all; in comparison with the same Indiana, where there was just an extravaganza of exuberant director’s imagination and ingenuity. Tintin seems to be ashamed of himself. In general, according to the plot and direction, it seems that there is nothing to complain about, but there is also absolutely nothing to praise.
But by the design of the characters... they are terrible. Here clearly again, the hand of Spielberg’s friend Robert Zemeckis was rummaging, it seems that the same studio worked, or the same technology was used that Zemeckis tried to drag with tenacity – in the polar express, then in the Beowulf. Capture of movements, realistic characters - at the same time unnatural, movements, facial expressions, proportions of faces, causing a feeling of some kind of horror. In Tintin, designers tried to add cartoons to them, it turned out even worse. Instead of stylizing as Pixar does – in Tintin, the designers behind some devil added huge ugly noses, narrowly planted pig eyes, and disproportionate chins, cheeks, foreheads and lips. It was a parade of creepy freaks. Of all the characters, only Tintin himself is normal-looking, and the main villain.
Of the good features of the cartoon - it has a good atmosphere of adventure, just like in the old Indiana Joneses, and very well painted surroundings, all sorts of landscapes, sea, cities, ports - all this is very beautiful, all this is illuminated (and not squeamish as often at the pixel, but with shadows, and looks very 'Lampovo').
Otherwise, there is nothing to praise him much for. You can watch it once, accepting that sometimes the appearance of the characters will twitch you.
Venerable storyteller Steven Spielberg, despite his mature age, does not cease to experiment and take on complex cases, wanting to create a new one! In The Adventures of Tintin, we are honored to witness Steven’s experiment with animation. Spielberg cartoon, so to speak. This is unusual in itself and certainly promising.
Well, my expectations were fully met! Steven's cartoon turned out to be fun, kind and truly adventure! I laughed from my heart and waited with interest for the end, although I did not want to say goodbye to Tintin! This cartoon I can now safely call one of my favorites, which means that I will gladly review it again.
Animation is moving forward and has already reached such heights that in some angles it is almost impossible to distinguish animated characters from real people. From the point of view of technical progress, this is certainly impressive, but I have to take a retrograde position, because I believe that all this contradicts the very idea of animation. What is the point of making an animation that is indistinguishable from a “live” picture? The cartoon should be a cartoon. But it's a lyrical retreat. Now in fact: it was not easy to get used to the graphics, since the beginning of the film resembled a screensaver of a computer game. There was a feeling that now the video will stop, you will be given a magnifying glass, and you will go to solve the quest as Tintin. Very much what is happening on the screen, graphics and characters resembled animation of computer games, which have also long been at the highest technical level.
It is also worth saying that most of the characters were not just “human-like” – they eerily resembled the faces of actors already seen somewhere. The closest thing to cartoonism was Snowball, Tintin’s mischievous and clever dog. Thank you for that.
Spielberg understandably did not want to delay with the prelude to adventure, but at the same time, he tried not to miss anything. The result, as it seemed to me, was not very successful, since the beginning of the film was oversaturated with details and strongly dissonant in style with further narrative. The habituation of the eye to the graphics and an attempt to put together in my head all the plot information received inevitably led to a feeling of protractedness and dullness of the tie, although in fact it did not take much time.
Fun adventures, which the viewer is waiting for, came only with the appearance on the screen of a stunning, unique character - a drunken captain. As soon as he became an associate of the main character, all thoughts about detective quests, too natural graphics and so on just disappeared, disappeared without a trace. The whole old-fashioned entourage of the entanglement and the old-fashionedness of Tintin himself (clothes and his speech turns) have sunk into oblivion. There was no more historical time! The real adventures began and – what is most pleasant – a truly sparkling humor appeared, almost 100% of which was provided by the eternally drunk captain. This is an incredible character! Humor was not only in his words and actions, but also in his facial expressions and movements. He was just a walking prank! Humor dressed in a captain's cap. The animation that managed to convey such a subtle mimic game, such grimaces that I had never seen before in cinema, really struck me! This is amazing!
It wasn't without philosophy. A small brick of beautiful, even touching, non-banal phrase-motivators - "i" that is surprising, put into the mouth of the same captain - was carefully inserted into the narrative and remained a kind of autograph of the Maestro in a series of hilarious adventures. This makes the cartoon truly Spielberg – big, smart and kind, like his movie.
They made a big cartoon! Expensive, spectacular, beautiful! This is a real animated blockbuster! Wizards-animators spared neither effort nor money to create this great adventure!
The only question is Tintin's age. To an independent, experienced reporter in the newspaper, he looks too young - just like a thirteen-year-old boy.
To be honest, I haven’t read comics about Tintin, so I can’t judge whether Steven conveyed the spirit of the original. But what Stephen did for sure was convey the spirit of true adventure: exciting, fun, dangerous, and exciting than any adult detective! If we talk about respect for the original, then the long credits and drawing a portrait of Tintin at the beginning of the film are nothing more than a curtsey of Stephen towards the Author. I think he would be happy, because it turned out great – really wanted to buy yourself a comic book Herger and go to the amazing world of adventure!
I recommend this movie to everyone, from small to big! Now, oddly enough, it is not easy to meet in the movies the adventures of adventurers looking for the treasures of pirate ships. When did this happen? Without claims, without vulgarity, without unnecessary storylines and generally without any unnecessary impurities, no movie adventure can be done. Even in very children's cartoons, the characters have long been looking for treasure, they have some other - "more modern" - goals. But miracles do happen! Clean, fun adventures gave us Steven Spielberg in his wonderful cartoon, full of colorful characters and selective humor!
Hurry up in search of treasure! Tintin's waiting for you!
Belgian comic artist of the twentieth century is known worldwide as the creator of a popular series of comics about the adventures of a young journalist and detective. Since the first publication in 1929, comics about the adventures of the tireless guy have gained immense popularity around the world and gained cult status. And to this day, a large number of products are produced based on Tintin and his adventures. Of course, such a popular character has long been asked for screens. Several little-known films and animated series appeared, but there was no worthy adaptation. This continued until the great Steven Spielberg, who was a fan of the series and wanted to film the story since 1983, took over. Years later, he succeeded in this endeavor.
Being an innovator in the field of cinematography, the director made an animated film using Motion capture technologies. The result was a cartoon, but created on the basis of computer registration of live actors. Three-dimensional graphics in this case was incredibly successful. The plot was based on three comic book albums about the adventure of Tintin and his constant companion, the white fox terrier. The animated format allowed to fully convey the breathtaking incredible adventure that would be difficult to depict in a standard feature film. By genre, this is a family adventure film with elements of a detective and an action movie.
Being in front of the screen while watching, we are completely immersed in the virtual world of the unrestrained fantasy of the director. The lively graphic comic allows us to survive crazy chases through the cramped streets of an African town, airplane flights and sea battles. The virtuoso visualization is simply incredible, I especially liked the motorcycle chase, shot in one take and the unusual turns of the camera, showing the story from non-standard angles. Despite the fact that we have computer animation, a huge camera work was done, the footage was subsequently digitized.
Throughout the action, the main characters try to solve the mystery. Strong intrigue is sustained very thinly, the director gradually brings the characters and viewers closer to the long-awaited end. Easy ironic style of narration and frantic dynamics will not let you get bored. The picture has a semantic load, but first of all it is an entertaining spectacle.
If you take the characters, the most charming is the dog Snow. That's who steals every minute of screen time. A restless temper, kindness and a positive view of the world make him the most human face of the film. The director invited famous actors to the main roles, who portrayed their characters using motion capture technology. The most striking was made by the recognized master of this technology Andy Serkis. Captain Haddock was a very charismatic and funny type.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Mystery of the Unicorn is a spectacular and exciting animated film. Beautiful entertainment attraction, which successfully combines the spirit of adventure, detective intrigue, humor and dynamic action movie. The picture takes us into the colorful world of tireless adventurers and allows us to immerse ourselves in the fabulous atmosphere of the comic book. This project will be interesting to viewers of all ages. I definitely recommend it.
Even if you are not yet satisfied with optional information about the shooting of this cartoon, the naked eye of a seasoned moviegoer opens just a stunning similarity of the animated story with the cult quadrology of Indiana Jones of the same Spielberg. The plot retrospectively immerses us in the events of sixty years ago, the main character is intelligent, read and daring. Traveling the world in search of clues, riddles, artifacts, meeting with lyceums and worthy assistants, even chasing a car through the desert, scenes with ships and airplanes. It seems that the cult director chose the best way to fend off long-standing accusations of plagiarism with his own vision of similar adventure stories and multiple references to the legendary film series.
If you think about it, the animated film, directed by Steven Spielberg, also produced by Peter Jackson, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, and music written by John Williams, simply had no chance of being anything less than an event. And although today it is customary to perceive the work of Disney and Pixar studios as a sample of quality, as a leading line of development of animation technologies, Tintin from the very first scene declares itself. Beautifully drawn storyboards, filmed with live actors and a computer-drawn scene in the city square, mesmerizes plan after plan. And let this very visual "wow-effect" is quickly rubbed with an outburst of emotions and already seems to be something taken for granted, the cartoon looks beyond any praise.
And although the romantic line, like the womanizer Indiana Jones, the young adventurer did not get other elements of the classic adventure in their places. Tintin does not just test another crazy theory, and not only embarks on an adventurous search for some treasure. His cause is right, because at stake are human lives, the triumph of justice, the fight against centuries-old greed. What can we say, if the company to our protagonist asks not only salt-soaked sea wolf, but also his dog. In the middle part, the story, unfortunately, becomes too monotonous and boring, so the cartoon as a whole could be reduced by a quarter. Tintin himself, as a character, came out charismatic, albeit inferior to his more famous legendary colleague.
7 out of 10
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
[2011]
Directed by Steven Spielberg
French comics have always been distinctive, like manga. Own vision, fascinating plots, almost no superheroic. One excellent example is the extremely archaic, but attractive Tintin authored by the artist Herge.
This tireless journalist gets into alteration after alteration. And Herger's albums were filmed more than once. But the most famous was the work of Spielberg.
And in the chairs of writers sit such mastodons as Steven Moffat ("Doctor Who, "Sherlock") and Edgar Wright himself ("Scott Pilgrim against all, "Type of cool cops").
For the film adaptation, one of the most famous comics by the author of “The Mystery of the Unicorn” (and a couple of famous things) about a family drama and a puzzle with a ship was chosen.
The painting was made using motion capture. Such films always make a huge impression due to the image and detail, but is there a story behind all this?
You should, yeah. A bit caricatured, sometimes overly clichéd, but exciting. More than that. In general, among the film characters-adventure seekers, Tintin is the second after the good old Indiana Jones.
“The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” is a competent retro adventure in the entourage of the forties, filled with wonderful humor and able to capture from the first minute. Mastvoch, but a second review will be more than boring.
In the course of watching, several times I had the feeling that I was watching not an animated film, but the passage of a very exciting computer toy. And when I saw a computer game of the same name on the counter of one of the tents selling discs, I was not at all surprised.
The last time I watched an animated film on the screen with such enthusiasm was in a distant childhood. Honestly, I had the feeling that I was in my childhood. Absolute reluctance to divide characters into positive and negative on my part. Because as a child, I want to call them good or bad. The essence does not change, but the officialism inherent in adult viewers is removed. Very pleased with the realistic behavior of the characters and the background on which everything happened. It’s no secret that computer technology has made more progress than evolution in general, but it’s still exciting and surprising. Expressions of faces, views, movements... Sometimes it seemed like people were on the screen.
Tintin is a journalist of uncertain age and an incredible lucky man when it comes to criminals and adventures. On an even place, he was sucked into the thick of events, and if it were not for his dog and Captain Haddock, he would be in trouble.
I’m not so much interested in the cartoon itself as the story of its creation. He was filming, as I understand it, in the same way as Avatar. And for me it remained a mystery: why was it to make such a cartoon? Why not paint? Is this science for science's sake? Eminent and beloved directors gathered and decided to make their contribution to the development of cinema, digital technology, special effects and other novelties. It's a huge job! It seems to me that drawing a cartoon is also a matter of oh what a difficult one, but then it turns out a double work - and the actors to play (and play in aqua costumes with helmets on their heads and a face painted with a marker, as if there is a desert around, or an endless sea, or an ancient city, etc.), and these miracle engineers to describe and digitize everything (or what they do there).
But in the end it turned out very great! At first, it seems like nothing special, but the large-scale scenes with the desert-sea turned out just amazing! But I was really “finished” by the voiceover (or do I have to say “game” here?) and in particular by Andy Serkis. I have read and listened to some of his words several times. Edward Norton was once said to play with only one eye, so Serkis can play with one voice. Not that we don’t know it, but every time his voice transformations are just amazing!
In general, it turned out that the technical aspect of the film struck and admired me a little more than the film and the plot, so I have a solid rating, without much numerical enthusiasm, but its lion’s share is given to the creators (in the face of all in general) and the actors.
7 out of 10
I have been watching this movie for a long time. First, I do not like detectives, maybe for their disposability (because it is no longer interesting to review), maybe for what other sins. The exception is the Sherlock Holmes story, but it's more of a childhood hello. Second, I'm not attracted to maritime themes: ocean voyages, pirate battles, treasure. All of this makes me bored. But I have to admit that The Adventures of Tintin did not get me bored, even though the power of my prejudice was enormous.
There was another hurdle for a cartoon to please me - its format. I consider myself pretty old-fashioned, I don't even go to 3D unless there's no alternative. And here – performance capture, that is, the faces of the characters are supposedly borrowed from living people, it’s not even the end of the cartoon, if you pick on it, something between it and the film. I saw another similar one, the Polar Express (2004), where the heroes scared me! But in "The Adventures of Tintin" it turned out to embody this technique more softly and professionally, it is understandable - how much time has passed since the release of that film. Of course, the drawing in everything else amazed! Even the hair on the body of the characters, and water! Yes, the visual component is high, especially if you are not as old-fashioned as I am.
I haven’t read the Tintin comics, and I don’t know much about the character or his story, so I didn’t have a clue about his character or his capabilities. Gradually it turned out that the boy in the appearance of fourteen years is not a boy, but an experienced journalist-detective traveler. And with a charming companion Fox Terrier Snowball, which can be safely called his partner! But still this recognition of the character was sudden, it was clearly calculated that I already knew the hero and so everything is clear, but it was not!
A new exciting story for our journalist does not fall from the sky. Very much at the fair Tintin liked the layout of the ship Unicorn. Two decks, three masts and fifty guns. I’m far from nautical, as I mentioned, but apparently it should make an impression. And immediately Tintin learns that the purchase was very unsafe - someone else is eager to take possession of the layout of the ship. And the next developments are very unpredictable.
The review was positive because I didn’t fall asleep. And because I really enjoyed the humor. Not the usual cartoon: it is always clear where to laugh, but very subtle and adult. By the way, this cartoon was just recommended to me by a serious man in his thirties. Some characters were frankly comical, but at the same time endowed with a small number of conventional virtues, I would definitely not want a child after watching this picture began to imitate them, so be careful before choosing this picture for family viewing.
7 out of 10
To say that Steven Spielberg is an incredibly great director is meaningless, because any rhetoric can not convey his magnitude and what he did for the world media. To some extent, this man, to be frank, even created world cinema in the field of his work. He did something revolutionary, always breakthrough and not forgotten over time, and on his example there were already similar techniques or even paintings. Beginning with Jaws with the general theme of the thriller, created with the first used, and now unusually famous camera techniques, such as the approach of the background and the immutability of the foreground, Spielberg once again produced something that, again, created time. You can remember many more examples: "Save Private District", "Jurassic Park" and so on. The meaning of my statement has not changed: Stephen is great and beautiful.
So I was doubly excited to see the movie he made, where he first worked with digital animation technology. And what do I think about it...
Here the story is about the adventures of a young adventurer and traveler in the soul, and by profession of a journalist, Tintin. First appearing in the pages of French comics in 1929, this character, created by the Belgian self-taught artist Hergé, became a truly cultural phenomenon, influencing the public and beyond. Of the 24 stories of his adventures, Spielberg took three: publication N9, N11, N12. And out of them, this cartoon is created, where we see the fearless Tintin, along with his allies and devoted friend Mila, solve the mystery of a long-sunken ship, whose name is the Unicorn. According to legend, this ship carried on its board a huge amount of gold, which is now forever lost in the hopeless abyss of water. But our heroes do not want to put up with this and initially try to understand why Sir Francis Haddock, captain of the Unicorn, built three miniature copies of his ship, and what are the small notes found in these very copies of the drowned man hiding?
In general, I want to say right away that in its pace and narrative, Tintin reminds me a lot of the first Indiana Jones - not for nothing the director is the same. Still dynamic, colorful, with memorable heroes and curious locations. But here is something different from Indiana: the plot itself is not bad, but its development is shown poorly.
Somehow, too much pressure comes as if it were luck or chance. Why and why did Tintin buy this ship? What kind of cat just crawled into a young man's apartment? And some other, which, in my opinion, in the script plan would require revision, or it creates a feeling of some discomfort, because there is no logical background to this. Yes, of course, my claims can be reduced to “no”, because the cartoon itself is designed for children over the age of 6. But then I will have complaints to the limiter himself: in my opinion, jokes like “too much love for animals” are somehow not very well entangled in this kind of picture and can be understood differently by both parents and the younger generation; and we can also say about getting acquainted with Tintin himself, because children of 6 years old will hardly be clear from the leaflets shown on the walls in a foreign language who he is – although in the future this and “voice” is explained, so this reproach can not even be considered as such.
But in general, what I think about this creation.
It's undeniably colorful. Plenty of colors and work - in this Spielberg again made a breakthrough, because such detailed animation has not yet been anywhere, but he and Spielberg. The action is entertaining, fun and in some places even inventive, which again reminds Dr. Jones. I enjoyed The Adventures of Tintin and enjoyed it. The plot is not pretentious and develops consistently, so you do not lose the common thread, which is good for children. But even adults, it will not seem too simple, since the atmosphere of mystery, some understatement takes place and creates the right entourage. I will praise the humor, because it is also quite good and made me smile and laugh (exceptions I said earlier).
It should also be mentioned about the main ideas, semantic components. Here we are perfectly described the value of friendship, camaraderie and mutual assistance. Also very much liked the anti-alcoholic orientation of one of the main turns of the character of Andy Serkis hero Captain Haddock - children like this certainly will go for good, and adults once again mention not burdensome.
I ended up watching a great cartoon. Due to the finite uncertainty with the age of the main character (although according to polls of "tintinophiles" the most courageous journalist from 20 to 24 years old), both young people and only children approaching the adolescence can compare themselves with him, which, again, is very, very good. I liked the movie. Spielberg knows how to shoot adventures ("Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" I prefer not to remember - even here already tastes and colors, as they say) and he again pleased me with such animated creation. As part of their first “collaboration” with performance capture Volume technology, I think their first measure of overall effort was good, enjoyable, and quite instructive. In general, to all the people who created this cartoon, I express great respect and thank you very much. And I recommend this picture to you for viewing: everyone sometimes wants to fall into childhood and see something that will make you remember the taste of adventure, here this feature is present and perfectly conveyed to the viewer.
P.S. A, there is also a plus of the general time setting, because the events take place somewhere in the 30s, 40s of the last century, and this is one of the best times of archaeological discoveries, from which great adventure stories were born. Thank you very much.
This is probably one of my favorite movies I’ve seen. First of all, this cartoon is addressed, of course, to children who cannot be pulled from the screen by the ears. Such honest adventure tapes with straightforward heroes and unblurred concepts of good and evil are sorely lacking in the current younger generation. They need their own Cors, Indiana Joneses and Captain Grant's Children, too. And after such a hurricane of emotions, which gives “Tintin”, the thirst for adventure in their souls simply cannot but wake up.
I didn't want to watch it for a long time. It seems that the ratings are high, the graphics are matchless
But still, something repulsed me. Well, it was bad luck for me and the people who didn't want to watch it right after it came out. It's a beautiful cartoon. It's hard for me to call it a cartoon. The only element of the cartoon here is animation, and then, most of it is occupied by live shooting. The rest is a 100% film. So, I do not recommend showing it to children under 9 years old, they will not understand anything. 100% if this cartoon did not use motion capture technology, he would get an Oscar for best animated film. The fact is that cartoons made using this technology do not participate in this Oscar nomination. Thank God he at least won the Golden Globe.
Plot:
As I said, a child under the age of 9 will not understand anything here. The plot is great. Literally everything worked out. The length of the plot is absolutely not. I’ve never had a thought in my head, “I’d rather run out, get bored,” although almost always when I look at something, I have this thought. The famous director of this film did a great job.
Graphics:
There is little to say about the schedule. You already know why. I can just say that modern computer technology is striking more and more. I wonder how much they will hit by the 2030s. It's scary to imagine.
Music:
There is no such loud, intrusive music that distracts from the plot, looks somehow stupid, as it is now in many films. The music is almost invisible, which is good. It fits perfectly into the plot twists.
Humor:
It's almost gone, but the jokes that were, they were -- um. I laughed at them very much!! The funniest joke I'll tell you, you can read it, you can skip it.
The captain on the ship holds a rope on which the boat is hung. Waiting for Tintin to get into it, almost can not hold, then someone from this boat climbs out (to the surprise of the captain) and says:
"Hands up" (he with a gun)
The captain raises his hands up and thereby releases the rope (everything happens on the ship), and the boat with this person falls into the water. Although I probably did not explain it well, it is better to see everything yourself.
This is a wonderful movie that just made me happy. I tried to find any disadvantages, could not! I look forward to continuing in 2016. From me solid:
As the creator of the most famous adventure quadrology “Indiana Jones”, Steven Spielberg perfectly understood what strings to pull when filming the famous Belgian comic about the adventures of Tintin. We live in a new century, innovation in the world of cinema does not stand still and computer animation literally bursts into cinema. The pioneer, as you know, was Robert Zemeckis, who gave the world some wonderful animated films. And naturally, not one master of modern cinema can pass by such a technological miracle. Of course, many will agree that Tintin could have been better if it had been shot using the Indiana Jones method, but the world created in this beautiful animated film is really experimental and probably will appeal to all adults and children alike.
In Tintin there is almost everything that attracts viewers in adventure films. This is a fascinating intrigue, sea adventures, desert and stunning chases, riddles and secrets, memories in the style of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, and of course an unforgettable impression of the heroes who will not be bored. All that a good movie needs is an attraction Spielberg presented on platters, his talent as a storyteller of adventure tapes has no analogues, and the animation team made this film as lively as technology allowed.
“The Adventure of Tintin: The Mystery of the Unicorn” is a wonderful animated film for the whole family, an unforgettable journey into the world of adventure, disappointments after watching will definitely not.
8 out of 10
After watching, it was a pleasant experience. No more, no less. At the same time, there is an awareness of where Indiana’s legs grow. That’s interesting, the movie is shot so 20-30 years after the trilogy, and is perceived as much older and no motion Captcha and other special effects do not change the overall picture. Still, the comic book source was created in the first half of the 20th century, and it is clearly visible from the characters and the plot.
By the way, about the very Moushen — it seems to be the last big movie for many years — about new attempts, something is not heard. Well, not a pity, absolutely empty format, the same cartoons, the view from the side. Ralph Bakshi created more interesting.
And about the movie itself to write more and nothing, which is not surprising. Spielberg and Jackson were definitely trying to bring their childhood hobbies to the big screen, and the director's joy of having Tintin, the hero of their youth, so lively and speaking, through every shot. Maybe this is enough for fans of the comic book, but for those who have heard almost nothing about this hero - clearly not enough.
But we are left with a good adventure movie, with pirates, deserts, chases and other beautiful things that we love so much since childhood!
“The Adventures of Tintin: The Unicorn Mystery” was one of my most anticipated projects in 2011 for several reasons. First, the director was Steven Spielberg, whose name and merits before the movie are already known to everyone. Secondly, the producer was Peter Jackson, also a famous person in the film industry, which again gave high hopes for at least a good movie, as well as high quality special effects and 3D, because Jackson does not shoot anything without his WETA studio. Third, the adventure genre is slowly dying out. And therefore, the picture of this genre (animated or not for me regardless), and from such eminent people well can not but like. That’s how I thought then and with absolute confidence as a product went to the movies. And the impressions were ambiguous both two years ago and now, after the revision.
On the one hand, everything is technically done at Spielberg’s proper level with Jackson, which is excellent. The animation, which was recorded using the same technology as in Avatar, is very good and believable. In the painted characters, you can easily recognize those who gave them their facial expressions - Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis. I didn't recognize Craig, but that's okay. The dog is also animated perfectly, and all the other animals. Visually, "Tintin" is impressive - the picture is very colorful, vivid and detailed. At the same time, her mood changes in the course of the film - then we are shown a bright sunny town, then a gloomy ship in the middle of a raging ocean. The soundtrack turned out good, but at the same time too epic - when he plays, there is a clear hint that the fate of the whole world is supposedly decided on the screen, although this is not at all true. That’s why he gets bored by the end of the film.
The plot here is simple, as well as the characters, but at the same time quite interesting and with a couple of surprises, albeit small. The main character Tintin wants to unravel the mystery of the unicorn ship, because of his curiosity. And he and his dog Chalk find themselves dragged into a dangerous and exciting adventure. And in the course of the story, he will have to go to different places and meet different people. The scenery changes very quickly, because the dynamics of the film do not occupy, and the characters periodically joke (very mediocre) and commit crazy acts on the verge of human capabilities. As a spectacle, "Tintin" is very good - there is a lot of action and action in it, and it is unlikely to make the viewer bored.
But only despite all the entertainment "The Secret of the Unicorn" lacks the main thing - the soul. They are easy to admire while watching, occasionally frowning eyebrows because of the banal and predictable plot, but after that he just flies out of his head. Because, although it does not look like most conveyor products, largely due to its original source, but at the same time, like all of them, soulless. Spielberg and Jackson may have really tried to make a new adventure franchise for the whole family, but their heads were filled primarily with thoughts about possible profits, not that the viewer needs something more than one-time entertainment. As a result, they had a Christmas toy - beautiful on the outside, but absolutely empty inside.
7 out of 10
“There are many who want to call you a loser, a fool, a loser. But you can never talk about yourself like that... you stumble into a wall-break it, no matter how bad it is, you can never lift your feet up.
A great adventure animated film, watching it is simple and easy. Here you can find all the classics of adventure: treasure, maps, treasures on the seabed, pirates, the struggle of two descendants for the discord of their ancestors, the desire for revenge, shooting from revolvers and other weapons, the incredible luck of the main characters, and the inevitable victory of “good” over “evil”. This cartoon for a couple of hours is able to immerse the viewer in the world of adventure, it makes you briefly distract from problems and just gives you the opportunity to rest your head. One of those rare modern cartoons, which did not force me when watching the “arc to bend the eyebrow” and think “what nonsense again invented the creators?” Here everything is simple, albeit not always logical, even if sometimes something is unrealistic, but after all, an adventure cartoon is a cartoon to briefly plunge into a fairy tale, which, by the way, can very successfully be called a detective.
Just as literally immediately catches the eye of the technique itself, the way this cartoon is made. Sometimes it seems that this is not a cartoon at all, but the most that neither is a real film! This is the first time I've seen this, and I'll admit I'm amazed at this effect. Undoubtedly, it adds charm to the picture.
I must say that I am a fan of the work of Steven Spielberg, but the knowledge that he is the director and writer of this film came to me after watching. It took away some bias and allowed me to enjoy it even more. Truly brilliant director!
Thanks to this cartoon, each of us can go with Tintin forward, towards adventure and treasure! I think it is definitely worth watching.
Once again I find myself in the world of the amazing director Steven Spielberg. I decided to write a review, while I have impressions, immediately after what I saw. Immediately I want to note that the eye catches the fact that this is kind of a cartoon, and kind of a movie. If I’m not mistaken, the “motion capture” technique was used. This once again shows that progress in the world and cinema does not stand still, but is intensively developing.
Another thing I was interested in watching. This is what the screenwriter for the film is himself Stephen Moffat. This man gave us the recently released British TV series Sherlock. Those who have seen it will see that Stephen is very talented.
Very pleased that in the picture there is Andy Serkis - this person seems to have been created for "Motion capture" his amazing facial expressions, voice, in general, liked again.
Like my surprise, Jamie Bell has only seen a few pictures of him, but after this one, I’ll be looking.
In addition, there are also Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. Excellent cast.
In conclusion, I want to say that this picture will appeal to both adults and children. It has everything you need for a great time. The cartoon has dynamics, humor, adventure, everything you need.
Recommended for viewing, I will not put an assessment, it will not be very objective. That's it!
Lost? There are many people around who want to call you a loser, a fool, a loser or a drunkard. But you can never talk about yourself like that! You send the wrong signals and other people take them. Do you understand? You have to fight for what you like. Pull into the wall - break it... No matter how bad it is, in no case can you ... lift your legs up ...
A wonderful cartoon that tells about the adventures of a terribly cute reporter with a red forehead and his faithful dog, invented by the Belgian artist Erger more than a decade ago. (I love stories where dogs are portrayed as real helpers when they are the most direct participants in the events that unfold.) )
Great animation directed by Steven Spielberg.
For lovers of all sorts of mysterious stories, a fable about treasures, family secrets, the beliefs of sailors and all these “three masts, two decks and fifty guns”. An exciting plot, bright heroes (that Tintin himself, that Captain, that a couple of Dupont-Dupon, that Saccharin), sticky tales like “Fifty voracious piranhas!” or “Three thousand tropical typhoons!” Come here, you bitch! The villainy in the best traditions: a falcon on his hand, a secret weapon, an important licked look like everything provided by the leader, a couple of squirrels, his assistants, idiots - everything is as it should be.
And, of course, morality. The kind that a real ship captain with burning eyes can say: “Ducked in the wall?” Break it! No matter how bad it is, in no case can you lift your legs up! In general, the whole story is a visual illustration of the thesis: “Be optimistic, and you will succeed!”
Here is one of my favorite and most memorable moments:
The bad news is that we only have one bullet.
- And the good one?
- Well, there is one!
Sometimes I remember a movie like “The Mummy”, but it’s even good.
You look at the main characters and think: everyone should be so devoted to their work that it would not be scary to rush into any adventure:
“How is your thirst for adventure, Captain? She's insatiable, Tintin!
I’m glad I saw it, the mood was up. Looking forward to it.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Mystery of the Unicorn and the Drunken
This picture caused me ambiguous emotions. On the one hand, it seems dynamic and colorful, and on the other - something does not give rest. But everything in order.
Tintin acquires a model ship, which suddenly becomes necessary not only for him. And around this story there are serious passions: murder, robbery, kidnapping, and hell knows what. Tintin and his dog plunge into the search for answers to mysterious questions.
In addition to Tintin, there are other characters in the picture, which is not very strange. And here comes the first "buts." For example, Interpol police officers are unnaturally comical in their stupidity and helplessness, and the main villain is unnatural in his cruelty and callousness. In my opinion, unrealistic and quite realistic characters cannot and should not coexist in one author’s world. Further - the captain, he - a miserable drunkard - not only that there is a personal ship, so he also tries to get on the path of correction, constantly committing incredible stupidities. In general, an inconclusive and distasteful character.
Second but. The film is for children and teenagers, not for all ages. Therefore, it seemed that the murders were unnecessary. The first of them is generally meaningless in both execution and plot. In principle, there are small nuances and inaccuracies throughout the hundred minutes. I cannot immerse myself in what is happening if the logic of events is not ideal, if it is difficult to believe.
The third but is a joke. Humor is organized strangely. It does not follow from the course of events and is not a confluence of circumstances, but rather imposed, which is more characteristic of cartoons for the youngest.
There are benefits, too. Motion capture technology, for example, seems appropriate. Characters are alive, believe them and their emotions, with rare exceptions. The entourage is also at the level, bright and detailed.
I remember the scene of the desert turning into a sea and the subsequent naval battle is a strong moment.
Overall, it’s not a perfect adventure story. For those under 16 - viewing without damage, and for me
6 out of 10
Incredibly high-quality animation, a lot of action, a fascinating detective and a modest morality, which is that – be optimistic and always go straight to the goal, met a wall – punch a battering ram and never despair. But still the emphasis is on bright animation, which is not that bright, it is real! Yes, animals look exactly like animals (Snowball, Falcon, Cat...). People look like people, though with slightly disproportionate ears and plump noses like alcoholics (this does not apply to Tintin). Landscapes are also perfectly drawn, fights, shootouts, a mesmerizing chase for scrolls around the city on a motorcycle, a battle on cranes (no matter how silly it sounds, but it was a real battle) all this will certainly appeal to a small viewer. I saw a similar quality of animation in the cartoon “Legends of the Night Guards” and “The Polar Express”, although Tintin is no longer comparable with the latter.
The film was made for children (already marked 12+), at least this can be judged by the reaction of citizens in jackets and ties, who may have tried to enjoy, but after the session came out frowny and irritable. It’s an adventure, like The Musicians of Bremen or Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but these are titles I’ve given just to point out the contrast between them. The Adventures of Tintin are a modern replacement for cartoons. The plot does not strain, the script is fascinating and from the point of view of a serious person fantastic. The humor is moderate, children and teenagers will understand it, but please - better compare Tintin with Tom and Jerry, only with a strong caveat - Tom and Jerry is drawn, and Tintin is animated. But if there's a little sense in this cartoon, Jerry doesn't have it at all. In any case, once check out will not hurt, although you will please the eyes with high-quality animation, not the one used by DreamWorks Pictures and Pixar, but they also come across good cartoons.
10 - For quality picture. 7 - For the sounds and dialogue in the film. 3 - For humor and for funny shots. 7 - For musical content. 4 - For vocal performance. 4 - For the moral component. 6 - For the cartoon script. 7 - For the plot of the cartoon.
To begin with, I’m very suspicious of the “new Hollywood movie” (new, I mean year-on-year). I have a number of people who know about movies and this website to explain why I should watch this particular movie. With their strange production policy, it is unclear from which director and what can be expected.
In order. The story is about a boy – Tintin, who once saw a beautiful model of a ship on the market. It is agreed with the merchant that for one (seems) gold coin. Here he first one strange character threatens, then the second no less strange - asks to sell this toy. Both of them refused and brought him home. Then a small package is found inside and, as they say, loses peace.
Movies (I don’t even know what to call them) Unlikely) made like the recent “Christmas story” Zemeckis and his other “cartoon” works. For the first time, I regretted not going to the movies with the 3D brand. It would almost certainly look great.
There is nothing to talk about this movie because you have to watch it. What made me very happy was the absence of any “special agents” working for the government (which, of course, was unacceptable). And also the animation itself, when there are no any stupid animals-mutants, which in the era of modern computer technology look more than strange. People are painted by people, not as if they have hepatitis and advanced brain cancer.
And in general, if you do cartoons on a computer, they should either be like “Toy Story” and “Monsters Corporation”, where there are actually no people in the frame, but there is some kind of world of their own, or do such amazing works that on equal rights could be both a cartoon and just a film. But the idiotic “Madagascar”, “Superfamilies” and the rest of the current American cartoons are just a degradation of consciousness.
8 out of 10
Great attraction of different brains to dollars! Where would Hollywood be without Blomkamp, Bekmambetov, Verkhoven? .
This time, the reputation of the United States as a film power was supported by two at once - the glorious Galut Ashkenaz Spielberg and the equally glorious New Zealander Jackson.
The job's done, brilliant! The quality is chic, the characters are one to one, the plot rushes back to the future at a speed of 88 miles per hour. The spectacle of o-go with a plus, morality is present, good wins, continuation is ahead. The plot is expressed in one short bright word - "Adventure!" Action with shooting, chases, secrets, tricks, gags - on the sea, in the air, in the desert, in mysterious dilapidated mansions, in the palaces of the Arab lords, in the holds, in the streets and markets, moreover, in the captivating and skillfully reproduced atmosphere of benzopunk. And no skirts, except for a passing Italian singer used as a weapon! The viewer gets exactly what he paid for - a charge of cheerfulness and a slight catharsis - without any disappointment.
That is, my high rating of the film is provided.
And now, why is the rating not the highest?
Why did Spielberg choose Tintin for the film adaptation? It seems, because of the popularity of the hero – multimillion copies of comics, not a joke.
But the true reason is deeper, and the wide popularity of Tintin owes it.
I would call this dignity — problem-free.
Tintin's adventures are licked to smoothness, like his round head - only a fervently sticking out forehead indicates the hero's ability to seek adventure on the opposite part of his body. Aside from finding three mysterious letters and uncovering the “unicorn mystery,” there are no other problems in Tintin’s world. Running with a shootout is just an investigation. As a true reporter, Tintin searches for (and finds) fried stories to make a report and cut down cabbages. By today’s standards, this is a typical stringer, climbing into “hot spots” for the sake of earnings. The musty world of well-fed, trouble-free Belgium, where events do not exceed the level of the neighbor’s swar, just needs a round-headed nosed, which runs along the exotic outskirts of the oikumene and is looking for adventure, because in Belgium itself they are not found like crabs in Ladoga.
But even these adventures are subject to strict rules, like a classic detective. Remember the rules of a true, refined detective a la Agatha Christie? No sex, no politics, no random little people. Well, and a sinister foreigner with a disturbing name and appearance.
Perhaps Hercule Poirot was a Belgian for good reason?.. this artificial country directly generates gambling adventures that exist somehow outside time, outside space and outside reality.
In fact, adventurers love the murky waters of politics and topicality, but here we are dealing with a special, distilled adventurism. This distillate is suspiciously reminiscent of those romans, which reachable intellectuals for rations delighted the imagination of the blatars on the naras of the Gulag (Stilmarkov’s “Heir of Calcutta”, if he were a series, would be the brother of the Tintiniad). Something as remote as possible from reality, so as not to even accidentally fall into its dull and dangerous vulgarity.
And at first, the artist Erger burned in real life! His first drawn cycle, Tintin in the Land of Soviets (1929-1930), was very political, because it was composed to please the employer, Abbot Valle, an anti-communist. GPU, predatory Red Army, war with kulaks, etc.
Then the Nazis came to Belgium. They behaved in a European way correctly, not what we have - no for you "Hyundai Hoch!" Ausweiss! The trigger, the milk, the eggs! Partisan poof-poof! Belgium was left to relax and try to have fun, but under the new authorities, every good Belgian considered it reasonable to paint only something extra-political. Pirate treasure, for example. Quite harmless! What Erge under the yoke of the Nazis and did (comics, which served as the basis for the film, were created in 1942-1944), although here he could not resist the occupiers to please - made "Mysterious Star" with a scent of anti-Semitism. The Belgian Resistance (mainly engaged in non-resistance to evil by violence) took him on a pencil and, as soon as the Germans retired, tastefully maligned at the artist - he was arrested for collaboration, he was defamed, and only by 1946 managed to somehow justify himself.
So Spielberg chose the very same thing, from the time of the Third Reich, where neither the Reich, nor the crisis of 1929-1939 (and the plot is exactly what happens then), nor anything real at all – not a word! No problem except the Unicorn! As in the old game: The lady sent you a hundred rubles in the toilet. What you want, take, “yes” and “no” do not say, black and white do not take.
But clothes, weapons, equipment are painted correctly and scrupulously, to the delight of connoisseurs. Another artist, Boris Prorokov, said, “Realism is not what is correctly drawn, but what is correctly understood.” And there is nothing to understand! sit, chew popcorn, watch the frame.
For this hollowness - minus a point.
Yes, there is a sinister foreigner in the film - scoundrel Sakharin. In the original it is called “Ivan Ivanovich Sakharin”. For our rental, the iconic patronymic name seems to have been cut off, but the world has dispersed - you know, they say, who is the enemy.
Thank you, Spielberg. Another minus two points.
Summary: A really worthwhile sight. Watch. The second time is unlikely.
We must give Steven Spielberg his due - a damn good director, whose pictures are constantly highlighted in the list of the best, collect a huge box office for such projects. This animated film in its considerable budget of 140 million dollars raised 380, which for such an unknown project is very much. Despite this, Tintin liked everyone without exception. There were no fully animated projects at Stephen, so this film becomes a directorial debut in this field. And the technology of motion capture projectively performed all the smallest emotions of the actors, their actions, for which, together with the graphic component, he received an award for the best animated film.
The plot is simple, based on the comic book, which turns out to be the first to combine archaeology with a detective, and not everyone knows Stephen. It all starts with a war to buy a ship in the bazaar. The young reporter liked a rare model, and he bought it, and after buying it, strange people begin to pester him, trying to get the same thing, but his independence makes it clear that it is not sold for any money. Then, together with his faithful dog, he goes home and carefully considers a new purchase, but by unexpected chance, an incident occurred in which a cylinder with a scroll indicating treasure fell out of the Unicorn model. He did not notice this, and upset at the breakdown of the mast of the ship, the young reporter went to the library to cover the information about this model, but when he returned, the ship was no longer there, which forced him to penetrate the house of a certain Sakharin, in whose arsenal there is already another model of the same series. This Ivan Ivanovich saw a shortage in the form of a cylinder with a poem and ordered to grab the guy - from this moment begins a dynamic spectacle that firmly goes adventure genre. Tintin has to escape from the clutches of the villain and from the ship filled with his subordinates, and in cooperation with the captain to solve the mystery and find the key to the gold, which also wants to get Sakharin.
Really very interesting, intriguing and exciting spectacle, not inferior to the quadrology of the world-famous franchise. The visual part is so perfect that the viewer will sometimes recognize the animated characters as the actors of the film, regardless of the obstacle. Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig so coped with their roles that their characters came to life and began to create something. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are delighted with their comic, which is pleasant to look at and smile at.
Based on the above, we can conclude that this film is another dynamic and adventure creation of the director, who showed himself from a new side. Cartoon with a very predictable plot is guaranteed to bring joy and happiness in the eyes of children, and adults - satisfaction from the visual part.
8 out of 10
Not a fan of Tintin, I decided to watch this movie. When I was a kid, I had to deal with this character, and even though I didn’t read the comics, I know cartoons and a video game of the same name from the 16-bit era. Before watching, I had no expectations about the project. However, I thought it was at least hard work.
What can I say about The Adventures of Tintin? I think I'll start with the pros. The first thing that comes to mind is the visual part. Graphically, the film looks gorgeous: high-quality animation of movements and facial expressions of characters, excellent lighting, variety of scenery, in general, great. Separately, I want to note the detail of the surrounding world, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, the surfaces look very realistic, the play of light makes you believe in what is happening. What water is there? In addition, a certain line between the cartoon and reality is observed, from which what happens on the screen resembles a lively comic book transferred to 3D. Second, this camera work, all angles and turns of the camera are calculated very successfully, from which the whole action looks stylish and impressive at the same time.
Some disappointment comes when you find that the plot is not engaging. It turns out that you watch a spectacular film, but without much interest. Perhaps the project is designed for younger viewers or for those to whom the Tintin universe is close in spirit. There are no complaints about the actors, everything is done well, although not all the characters liked it. The musical part was not remembered for something like this, but it did not cause negative emotions, which indicates the organicity of the soundtrack. At the end, I expected to see a hint of the next adventures of the young journalist, and in the end we are offered a continuation of the plot of what we saw, which is also not a plus.
The result: a beautiful project with a boring plot and a kind of presentation.
This movie is really something unique. Of course, you can name a thousand reasons for this uniqueness, but after viewing, you will not determine what it is. Whether beautiful graphics or twisted plot, realism... In general, the advantages of this animated film are very much.
The plot is good. Together with the main character, Tintin, we dive into unexpected adventures. He meets a variety of twists and turns of fate that an ordinary person can only dream of. There's a downside, though. All these shootings, excessive alcohol consumption in one of the main characters, a gun in a young boy, there is blood and even dead people. I don't think it's possible to show this to young children because there's so much violence right now. And most of them will not understand anything. I have the impression that the cartoon is designed for a more adult audience: teenagers and older. Again, it’s very exciting, as for me. Reminiscent of even such an animated action movie or teenage thriller. Plus, if Steven Spielberg wanted to make something similar to a real movie, then it would be necessary to remove from the cartoon such moments that personally cut my eye, because I perceived the cartoon not as fiction, but as an ordinary film. Such things as flying the main character without any training, too smart dog, and many more things somehow do not fit into the general atmosphere.
What graphics! Faces, nature... Everything is so clearly drawn, it looks like a movie. Every detail is provided. And the rustling of leaves, the glare of the sun, reflections in glasses, even hair moves in the wind at the heroes. This is the only way to get a high score.
As for the character of the characters, everything is fine here too. Tintin - a brave reporter. That's how he throws himself into danger, although I think there's a little frivolity in his character. Not everyone would do the same thing.
Captain Haddock, as I said above, is negative because he consumes a lot of alcohol, and this is unacceptable for a children's cartoon. He's a brave hero, though.
I thought you were an optimist.
- So you're wrong, I'm a realist.
- That's what cowards call themselves! (c)
And what a cartoon without villains! They're in a pond. And they don’t just get in the way of the main characters, they’re even armed and have shootouts! That struck me as well. Rarely where you see such a spectacle in animation, usually all "white and fluffy"
“The Adventures of Tintin” is not just an ordinary cartoon for children, in which a princess is saved or there is a place for magic. This is a kind of animated action movie of a light nature, which can be watched by both adults and adolescents. Beautiful graphics will please the eye, and the plot will make you think.
Maestro Spielberg! We look forward to it, because the story is not over!
9 out of 10
A joint creation of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, based on Belgian comics. The picture quality is amazing. This is not a movie, but a movie.
Motion-capture technology has evolved a lot in recent years: no more glass eyes for characters, inadequate movements, etc. By the way, who does not know, such films are shot exactly like real ones, that is, the actors not only voice the characters, but also completely play them, performing all the tricks and movements. Just doing it in funny suits and with a bunch of sensors on your face and all over your body. All this is filmed on cameras and then digitized on a computer. The work is actually hellish, so do not underestimate such films, calling them a regular cartoon. Separately, I want to mention the operator’s work, it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the events that are taking place.
Before us one big, old-fashioned, completely undisturbed adventure - old Europe, Arab cities, apartments, mansions, deserts and oceans, and in the midst of them - brave reporters, their faithful four-legged friends, drunken captains, treacherous aristocrats, secret agents, sheikhs, pirates and opera divas.
Here you have adventures, and forced reference to history, and a rethinking of the view of the bourgeois and “thoroughly rotten profession of a reporter”. There's a Spielberg director, a Jackson producer. There is a love for modern technology and, I am sure ... the desire to earn even more money, falling in love with your child at least a million or two biased and special fans.
But Tintin, not Luke Skywalker... and not even Spielberg’s Indiana Jones, so that millions of plastic Tintins and Haddocks will come down in small shelves to entertain children and their greedy parents. As always, I’d rather start in order.
The trick failed.
We just got another “incomprehensible” age category picture in the style of motion capture. Which again showed the viewer what modern computer technologies and their evolutionary development have become capable of. But once again convinced almost everyone that they have not yet caught up with the modern game, facial expressions, imperfect perfection of actors / live people.
Focus failed a hundred times.
If this is indeed a youthful love for the ridiculous, enigmatic, ubiquitous, and obscenely young reporter Tintin, then it's okay not to smear Spielberg and Jackson with a critical and merciless bias. Yes, only I believe it with difficulty (here, as it was customary to say in the Soviet thaw - "Fire for open rudeness").
Yes, and the movie (or cartoon) turned out frankly - I do not want to turn the name of the director in every second sentence, but I have to - Spillberg. What did he want: to expand the horizons, to shoot and revive on the screens and in the hearts of the audience, a mustachioed, fluffy, but such a cute and intelligent Snowball that does not exist in nature? Just to share the vision of the comic book about the hero, which the general audience of moviegoers never found out of their will? – also turned out. To create a masterful stroke netlenka, which in the future will want someone to equal and take for the standard? – here and crept a considerable intrigue... the size of an unblended, but the most desirable monument to Zurab Tsereteli.
But it is time to remember not only the bad. Interesting technology? But, perhaps, this is no surprise today: there were “Beowulfs” and “Christmas-Polar” stories of Zemeckis, shooting Gollum in VK, but still it is only for our fun – do not release these films widely in 3D – would not pay off “baby” at all. The picture is really beautiful, and brings together realities fictional and existing so much that someday there will be a blessed hour and most, with their eyes and hearts open, will begin to chant the anthem of the time in which they were born - only it has not yet come. While the movement of the hands and fingers is not sharpened, the running of the dog is crooked, the cheeks of the main characters look 20-30% of the timekeeping, like rubber – we, seeing this, feel a sense of deception. There will be no anthem, no faith in the fact that we have real people and actors, with aahs and screams (the last and only time this was in late 2009, when Cameron showed the world “Avatar” – so this case was really special). So it will seem for another year or two that we have been fooled for some reason and we will no longer be able to objectively evaluate something.
There were good jokes, a good adaptation of the source - Tintin to the evil of all enemies and really came to life. Maybe it was all filmed to start a trilogy and then capture and immerse in incredible adventures. Adventures that just had to have a beginning, which we saw in this movie. Then give it to God!
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of a Boring Story
For the first time in five years, I’m fascinated after watching a big-budget cartoon! Spielberg’s big budget and name inspired a blind belief that it would be a masterpiece. As a result, I can highlight only insanely beautiful graphics, which brews with realism. Here's the story...
I did not understand what audience this cartoon is intended for, because children 5-10 years old will be bored and not understand who, why and why they are looking for them! Those who are 13 and over will simply be bored, as the plot is simple and immediately understand who is good, who is bad and everything is quite predictable. Even "Shrek" has two storylines - one with chases and pranks for the youngest, the other with "love" relationships for those who are older. There is no humor here, one or two weak jokes are not the level for such a cartoon.
For the first time in the movie, I didn’t like the actor. Tintin to me looks very repulsive and fits only as a supporting character. The expression “face” does not express any signs of intelligence and does not believe that he is a successful journalist.
Graphics was the only thing that made me look to the end! It is beautiful and you need to see it for yourself, because words can not convey it. I believe that the budget is fully spent on the case.
As a result: I expected to see a masterpiece like “Up”, but I saw a dummy wrapped in a beautiful cover of graphics, a cartoon that does not affect and will be forgotten very quickly.
5 out of 10
RIIU N5 Review of the film “The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn”
Dear listeners or readers, I want to tell you warmly and joyfully, because I have never told anyone and never, I want to elevate what you will hear or read now, I want to tell you – hello!
Today we will go to a world, a wonderful world... and what the hell, it is just a text, where you will not go, sit down and listen carefully or read, and also pay attention to everything you heard or read.
I guess you could easily tell from the title which movie we're going to watch. And before I get started, I want to remind the dear listener or reader, please remember that the author's opinion may differ from your opinion, so if you're a fucking, arch-pedantic jackass, close your browser and go up from your knees. Do something really useful, spend your energy for the benefit of people, and not like me, spending all your energy to convey to you your repressive and hectic thoughts and opinions about anything. If everything is clear, then we will begin.
Brief description:
Amazing, furious, flawlessly built, verified, detailed, fully conceptually implemented, moderately pedantic and sexual, in turn modest and isolated, a benchmark, a true work of art. It was created by the great director Steven Spielberg. This man cleansed the sky of our terrible world, our dark kingdom from the clouds of hatred and malice, he gave us a ray of light, a ray of love and beauty, optimism and cheerfulness. Why is it just a ray, and not some station for cleaning gray, dull clouds and recycling pessimists and other dull objects, subjects and substances? And all because, unfortunately, this film for once and soon will be forgotten in the masses and a ray of light in the dark kingdom will go out.
Well, in order not to miss anything and how to understand it, we will divide everything into a number of stages:
1. Pros.
• Actors play.
What a game, this is a cartoon, there are drawn and do not understand who voiced the characters, you say. No way. Since motion capture technology or Motion capture was used to create this cartoon. With the help of this technology, all human movements, including facial expressions, are digitized, and the result is a real, emotional, detailed, lively and natural actor, only a digital one, so let’s call it a digital actor. Each character of this film is unique in its own way, it is interesting to watch them, each of them has its own zest, character and charisma. How is it that all actors are going digital? Well, judging from what I've seen, digital actors are flawless, but without them alive, no one will ever voice them, thereby not revive.
Dear listener or reader, I want to assure you that in order to fully appreciate the entire future perspective of this work, you need to see it. If you don’t like it, you’re blind.
• Staging.
Wonderful, luxurious, magnificent, aesthetic, concise, sexy, chic, charming, exceptional, excellent, impeccable, unusual, paradoxical, magical, furious, superpromising. And those words are not enough. I don’t know how to describe it more specifically, as saturated as possible, the feeling that it’s a work from another planet, as if it’s a work of art. What the hell am I talking about? Dear listener or reader, I was slightly carried away, so rejoice, because I have a trump card, this is the power of mathematics, this is the notorious, paradoxical-sexual-indifferent coefficient:
The ratio of entertainment and overall visual evaluation of the film (Kzovokl), or, more simply, the ratio of entertainment = 1. As much as every scene, every element of the director's art in this film withstands and exceeds all possible standards of quality, thereby expanding their boundaries.
As you just realized, I was saved thanks to this coefficient and was able to express all my admiration for the picture, so learn mathematics, it will be useful for you in life.
• Story and content.
Throughout the film, the main characters are in motion, constant shootouts, fights, chases, battle battles, no lyrical retreats, no heartfelt conversations. They are of course present, but elude the viewer, quietly and smoothly move to the background. In this film, a weak form of moral expression, God, what morality is there, to watch the development of the plot, to immerse yourself in this wonderful world, to enjoy special effects and productions, that is its goal. The viewer will be dragged there with his head, and he will involuntarily forget about all his problems. That's it. Never before have I been drawn into a work of art without an introduction where the action immediately begins. I have never liked adventure movies where things are very complicated and happen very quickly. I never thought I would like this piece so much.
For a note and general development.
In 2009, the long-awaited adaptation of Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol’s novel “Taras Bulba” was released on the screens of our country. I want to ask the people who made the film why great and talented people have to suffer after they die. Why, did some crooks get the opportunity to abuse him? There is no forgiveness for these unscrupulous Bedouins. God, what I saw on the screen does not lend itself to sound and constructive understanding. How could one ruin such a screen adaptation with wretched and dull productions? Why was it necessary to exaggerate an act of violence that was deliberately curtailed and simplified by Gogol in the story? Why was it necessary to fill the whole film with “rotten ketchup”, why there is no restraint, such as Gogol had. In general, the kids screwed up, disgraced the great Russian prose writer, playwright, poet, critic and publicist, disgraced the Russian nation, and themselves, in the end. Learn from the Spielbergs the cursed Neanderthals.
2. Cons.
• Russian version.
There are some inconsistencies in the replicas and dialogues, but I am inclined to believe that this is a translation problem, although in general our dubbing has always succeeded.
• Ending.
It all ends in a sad happy ending. Although the film crew has nothing to do with it, because this is a film adaptation of the comics by the Belgian artist Herger, but still it is depressing and thereby underestimates the evaluation of the film.
Conclusion, verdict and summary.
Everyone wants to humiliate you, call you a nothingness, a loser, and you will be a nothingness and a failure, if you admit it yourself - that's the morality for you, never give up or retreat, like our heroes who charged us all with positive and positive emotions. Although the ending still spoiled this mood.
