Young investigative reporter TinTin is out and about one day, minding his own business, and walking round a local market. A model of a ship takes his fancy, and decides to buy it. And it would seem that he is not the only one interested in the ship. The sweetly named villain Sakharine also has a vested interest in the ship, or rather what is inside it. The model is of the Unicorn, a glorious ship from the old days, and Captained by Sir Francis Haddock, who acquired much gold and treasure over the years, although the location of the loot is unknown, and that is where the model ship comes in. For it contains a piece of a 3 part puzzle which when solved will reveal the location of the treasure.
Thus ensues a wonderful global romp, firstly trying to obtain the three pieces of the puzzle and then trying to locate the treasure. Assisting Tintin is Captain Haddock, one of the ancestors of the ships original Captain. They make a splendid double act.
And villain Sakharine has an assortment of rogues to help with his quest.
It reminds one of the old Saturday morning movies, or the old black and white cliff-hanger serials, and we all know that Spielberg has a ponchant for similar material given the similarity of them to his 'Indiana Jones' series of films.
Animation was probably the best option for this film given some of the set pieces and action sequences involved in the movie. With the high standard of animation available today, it goes without saying that it is beautifully done, though as usual the 3D aspect adds practically nothing to the film, and again was a waste of time.
There is a fantastic title sequence, and this also highlights the wonderful score from the legend that is John Williams.
All the cast add their superb vocal talents to the characters they play, though special mention to Andy Serkis who plays the members of the Haddock Family.
Great fun for the whole family...........7 out of 10
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