The Adventures of Tintin (TV series) – A Review by Film Nerd

Created by: Herge

Voice Actors (English): Colin O’Meara, Susan Roman, David Fox, Wayne Robson, Dan Hennessey, John Stocker

Synopsis: In 1991, Herge’s Tintin graphic novels were adapted into an animated TV series that adhered quite closely to the source material.   21 of these novels were adapted into half an hour segments, with many stories being split over two episodes.   These have recently been made available on Blu-Ray, the format in which the series is here reviewed.

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Spielberg Double Bill Part 2 – The Adventures of Tintin

Director: Steven Spielberg

Cast: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Toby Jones

Synopsis: Herge’s most famous creation is brought to animated life with the latest motion capture techniques.   In this adventure, the simple purchase of a model ship leads Tintin on a mystery for sunken treasure, an adventure which introduces him to long time friend Captain Haddock.   Based on the Tintin graphic novels “The Crab with the Golden Claws” and “The Secret of The Unicorn”.

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