Moffat does justice to Remi's original

Rating: 8/10 (5 December 2011)

The much anticipated "Adventures of Tintin - Secret of the Unicorn" has finally hit the screens after some hitches in production and casting, delaying the release by almost a year.
Steven Spielberg, winner of Best Director Oscar comes together with Steven Moffat (of the "Doctor Who" fame, whom Spielberg is rumored to have had a hard time in making a part of the movie) in this 3D film. Moffat has created a fantastic adaptation of Hergé's timeless classic with the help of co-writers Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish.
The plot revolves around the secrets of a famous 17th century ship, The Unicorn, captained by Capt. Haddock's grandfather, Sir Francis Haddock.
The movie opens at a market where Tintin (Jamie Bell, winner of BAFTA award for Best Actor for Billy Elliot) stumbles upon and purchases a model of The Unicorn that subsequently gets stolen from his apartment. Thereupon begin the adventures (and misadventures) of Tintin and his adorable and sharp-as-a-tack companion Snowy, as they set upon investigating the cause of the robbery.
It is a gripping journey of a treasure hunt that begins in Brussels and swiftly traverses the waters of the Atlantic, taking us to the enchanting Kingdom of Morocco.
Andy Serkis (Gollum of The Lord of the Rings), who doubles as the drunken but proud Capt. Haddock and his courageous grandfather Sir Francis Haddock intoxicates us with both roles as he unveils the mysteries of The Unicorn.
Daniel Craig is remarkable as Sakharine and his ascendant, the rapacious pirate Red Rackham.
Inspectors Thompson & Thomson (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) bring some chuckles with their outrageous stupidity!
Weta Digital has presented brilliant visual effects authenticated by veteran John Williams' composition (elevated to a high by the magical utterance of the Blistering Barnacles & Ten Thousand Thundering Typhoons!) (There are many instances where you just want to grab hold of & hug the characters hanging in the air!)
The stunts are incredibly grand and exciting.
The Secret of the Unicorn showcases the collective genius of the best names in the industry, making it an imperative choice not just for Tintin fans', but for anyone who is looking for gratifying entertainment.
It is simply wonderful to see a spectacular adaptation of one of Georges Prosper Remi's favorite Classics!
A must-watch, to be precise, a must-watch!