The Adventures of Tintin

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The Adventures of Tintin

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Released Dec 21, 2011

1h 47m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called the Unicorn. A shady character named Sakharine (Daniel Craig) and later an American named Barnaby (Joe Starr) try to buy the model from him, but Tintin refuses. The lad discovers that the ship contains a clue about a hidden treasure, but before he can locate it, Tintin is kidnapped and given over to the custody of drunken Capt. Haddock (Andy Serkis).

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Critics Consensus

Drawing deep from the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark playbook, Steven Spielberg has crafted another spirited, thrilling adventure in the form of Tintin.

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

[The] Adventures of Tintin is what you'd expect: a competent Hollywood stunt-fest.

Aug 28, 2019

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David Jays

Sight & Sound

Like the thrill-sapping hero and anti-climactic denouement, it botches the full satisfaction of adrenaline adventure.

Jul 9, 2018

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

There are so many variables moving so fast that it's a wonder Spielberg didn't have someone onboard from Princeton's department of Higher Math to help keep track. But his crack team here is enough.

Apr 12, 2013

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Spielberg’s genius-level control and trademarked energy throughout will make the film an easy sell for animation buffs and suckers for a good adventure.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 1, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

A fun time that the entire family can enjoy together.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Cory Woodroof

Lumination Network

The Adventures of Tintin really captures the spirit of a classic action/adventure film while taking advantage of the motion-capture format to deliver some simply stunning action sequences.

Feb 11, 2022

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Judah L

If you like adventure you will LOVE this movie, one of the best mystery adventure films ever made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Brief Smoking, Adventure Action Violence and Some Drunkenness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $77,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Mate P

The Adventures of Tintin has a predictable story that's elevated by Spielberg magic. The characters are awesome and really fun, but the story and the twists around them are pretty predictable. The dialogues are really well-written and fun though. I love that even if I didn't know, I would definitely realise that this is directed by Steven Spielberg. The camera movements are so similar to Indiana Jones' and the ligthing is great too. The editing is only mostly great, because the pacing is the biggest weakness of the film. I think they should've cut some of the action scenes that were unnecessary. The cast is enormous and the voice acting is great. I always thought Simon Pegg would play Tintin, so it was a surprise that him and Nick Forst were the police officers. The Adventures of Tintin is a fun, beautifully looking film, but it's just a little too long.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Avi O.

The film is so much fun from start to end, and that John Williams score is masterful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Tristan L.

10/10 action and adventure sequences,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Jowan S

While the motion capture hasn't aged well at all its way more better than Disney's attempt the same year. All in all this is one of my favourite films.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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Synopsis

While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called the Unicorn. A shady character named Sakharine (Daniel Craig) and later an American named Barnaby (Joe Starr) try to buy the model from him, but Tintin refuses. The lad discovers that the ship contains a clue about a hidden treasure, but before he can locate it, Tintin is kidnapped and given over to the custody of drunken Capt. Haddock (Andy Serkis).

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Peter Jackson
Screenwriter: Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: WingNut Films, Amblin Entertainment, Kennedy/Marshall
Rating: PG (Brief Smoking|Adventure Action Violence|Some Drunkenness)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.6M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS

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