Thinking about it... I also remember being slightly distracted by Haddok's proportions. The others never bothered me but Haddok's did "take me out of it" a couple of time.
The Adventures of Tintin...
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Thinking about it... I also remember being slightly distracted by Haddok's proportions. The others never bothered me but Haddok's did "take me out of it" a couple of time.
I definitely left the theater thinking that they have really realized the dream of CG characters with Tin Tin - replacing filmed, live-action actors with photo-realistic models. The character of Tin Tin, in particular, is already good enough to continue without much need for improvement for as long as there are stories to tell.
Ted Ramasola
Veteran
And I lived in the Philippines for 2,5 years (between 97 and 2000). In Manila, Paranaque.... Spoken of a circle
You lived in Bohol I see, the "chocolate hills" ?
And I remember: "Tao maglaro sa Yolibee , mmh aa mm mm a, at kumain ng spaghetti... "
Hahaha! Yeah I live on chocolate hills island. My brother lived in Parañaque for a while. I miss the Jolibee chicken, not their sweet spaghetti with hotdogs though.
My wife was also confused how the characters werent human in costumes and such haha, but for me, yeah your right a bit about haddock that was ok, the thompson twins though werent that expressive. I guess the team handling that had difficulty.
But yeah, it was fun and entertaining, am ready for the next one.
Batutta
Major Contributor
I thought this film was a big 'meh'. I didn't hate it, but it just didn't do anything for me. I am not familiar with the source material so maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed to me like it should have been treated in a quirkier manner. It should have been lighter on its feet and more focused on its quirky characters, not bogged down with so many frenetic, over the top set pieces. More Wes Anderson, less blockbuster-movie Spielberg. Or perhaps something along the lines of the Aardman films. The characters, with the exception of Haddock, felt very one dimensional, and the mystery uninvolving because of it. I was left feeling like I didn't know what the point of the whole enterprise was. The CGI was well done for sure, and they got the eyes right. Also, there were frequent moments when the image felt 100 percent realistic, especially when the characters were in full shot. The one character of the opera singer in particular looked unnervingly real at times. I'd say WETA is maybe a year or so away from 100 percent photo-real CGI. Maybe they are already there. Avatar 2 may finally live up to James Cameron's original promise of photo-real CGI.
Like it's been said, you really have to have read the books to fully appreciate it. Looking back at how bad the films were from 2011, I'm feeling pretty good about this one.
Probably because you never read the books! This is how the Tintin "graphic novels" are, they're not your typical comics - and I felt that the film managed to capture the essence.
Batutta
Major Contributor
That doesn't really fly with me in general. I felt the film, taken on its own terms, lacked personality and dimension. They may be great comics. Doesn't mean that translates into a great film. I've perused them in the bookstore, and they seem to have a lot of charm which I felt the film was lacking in. Anyway, a movie should stand on its own. Was it a terrible movie? No, and if you enjoyed it I'm not going to think you are crazy. But it seemed to go right through my mind and soul without hitting a single thing.
Gord.T
Still "Senior Member"
I agree with that. The Polar Express I liked but the creepiness of the characters still linger till this day. Beowulf was too unsettling to enjoy at all.
I've read great reviews on it but until I see it it's a bit early to judge yet.