The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Edelstein gives the film an ecstatic verdict, saying Spielberg’s animation turns him into a slapstick-action wizard. He especially praises the constantly moving camera and the elaborate, exhilarating action sequences.

Turan finds the film a delightful, high-spirited adventure and a great deal of fun. He especially praises how the animation and 3-D bring Hergé’s vivid visual style to life.

Felperin finds it a thrilling, faithful adventure that should appeal beyond Tintin devotees. She particularly praises the richly detailed animation and its artful use of light and shadow.

Robinson finds the film an effective, entertaining Spielberg action adventure despite its occasional uncanny visuals and an underwhelming climax. She praises the clearly staged setpieces and the lively contrast between Tintin and Captain Haddock.

Nathan gives the film a strongly positive verdict, praising its joyful, faithful translation of Hergé’s world into kinetic digital adventure. He especially singles out the visually inventive sea-battle sequence and Andy Serkis’s warm, comic Captain Haddock.

Mintzer finds the film a successful, visually dazzling adventure that revives Spielberg’s old-school swashbuckling style. He especially praises the inventive action sequences and Andy Serkis’s memorable Captain Haddock, while noting that Tintin himself can feel less interesting than his dog.

The review presents the film as breathlessly entertaining. It singles out its 3-D motion-capture animation as part of that appeal.

Weber finds the film a sprightly, entertaining adventure, though its treasure quest lacks substance and the ending feels abrupt. He especially praises the kinetic action sequences and their polished, lively animation.

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Leyland finds the film overstuffed and short on danger, though not among Spielberg’s biggest failures. He praises a dizzying continuous-shot chase sequence and Snowy’s comic charm.

Willmore finds the film technically impressive but hollow, with spectacle replacing joy. She praises the animation’s carefully constructed settings, while faulting the action for feeling like choreography without consequence.

Jays finds the film visually sumptuous and energetically staged, but not fully gripping. He praises the richly modelled animation while faulting Tintin’s invulnerability and the unsatisfying ending.

Barnes finds the film fast-paced and well cast, but says its animation makes it hard to care about Tintin. He singles out the waxy animation as the main flaw.

Brody finds the film a dazzling technical virtuoso performance that nevertheless feels emotionally hollow. He praises its motion-capture animation for making the characters tactile and human, while wishing the film had more strangeness and thrills.

The critic finds the film disappointing despite a promising start, ultimately calling its action bland and its storytelling conservative. They praise the performance-capture animation and single out Captain Haddock’s characterization and Andy Serkis’s performance as highlights.

The critic calls the film massively entertaining and one of 2011’s most undervalued movies. He especially praises Spielberg’s inventive, technically ambitious action filmmaking.

The critic calls the film top-notch entertainment and a lively, visually sophisticated adventure. They single out Spielberg’s inventive action sequences and Andy Serkis’s performance as Captain Haddock for praise.

Logan finds the film a charming, entertaining adventure and a welcome return to form for Spielberg. He especially praises its spectacular set pieces and lively motion-capture performances, singling out Snowy for the best comic and action moments.

Burgin praises the film as a successful, energetic adaptation that captures the spirit of Hergé’s comics. He singles out its meticulous craft, strong voice performances, and effective use of 3D and motion capture.

Peaty considers the film an exuberant return to form for Spielberg, despite minor pacing issues. He especially praises Andy Serkis’s Captain Haddock and the film’s visually impressive motion-capture work.

The critic finds the film entertaining and technically impressive, but ultimately mechanical and less effective than it should be. They praise the spectacular animated action while criticizing the characters’ failure to inspire emotional connection.

Roper-Caldbeck finds the film visually warm and often thrilling, but says its elaborate CGI sequences can feel heartless. He singles out the storm-battered plane sequence as especially exciting and funny.

The critic finds the film a muddled, disappointing misfire. They single out the uncanny character animation and chaotic, poorly paced action as major flaws.

The headline gives a strongly negative verdict, describing the film as hollow spectacle without joy. It faults the spectacle for feeling empty rather than identifying a redeeming element.