Nothing excellent, but a great homage to the comics I've recent read

Rating: 8/10 (3 October 2012)

To be honest, I didn't exactly read the Tintin comics this movie was going to be based on, but at least I went to see this in theaters in 3D with my sister, her boyfriend, and my brother to see if it would really make us feel excited. After the film progressed and ended, it did and boy were we impressed. While the movie isn't a masterpiece, it's a great homage to the first three Tintin comics I've recently read (I've read them a few months later and thought they were good, too).
However, I will admit that it does have two flaws that ruined the film for me. I liked the original concept of the story's usage of the first three comics, but it included too many characters and the comedy, while funny, could've been timed better. At least I do enjoy Thomson and Thompson's hilarious moments especially in the beginning of the film. Aside from it's flaws, it has some redeeming qualities including the brisk pacing, it's spectacular visuals and the CGI faces on Tintin, Haddock, and the others were exactly like the ones from the comics. The characters are well-developed and the relationship between Tintin and Haddock was terrific. The villain is great with some great enthusiastic voice work from Daniel Craig. Other voice actors like Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Simon O'Pegg did great and portrayed the main characters and the comedic sidekicks perfectly.
The strongest aspect goes to the fantastic action sequences and the music from John Williams, although not one of his best in a movie so far, is beyond memorable it ranks with his music from the Indiana Jones movies. With a sequel in the works, I would be very excited to see it with much high expectations since this is a great film from Steven Spielberg. Thumbs up!