A most faithful adaptation of the Hergé comics, yet engrossing for all.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2012)

This film was a very personal pleasure for me, but familiarity with the source material is not a prerequisite to loving it. Don't be put off by its European pedigree. Tintin's dog Snowy is the perfect partner and companion for our protagonist. He is integral to the plot and rendered wonderfully. As a small child my father read me Tintin books. Later I bought and enjoyed the many adventures myself. Snowy was my favorite character as Hergé would sometimes reveal his thoughts in one-word balloons. The film subtly conveyed this with stylized yet detailed articulation.
I saw the 3D version and was especially enthralled by its application in this story. The visual composition and scene to scene transitions were most compelling. I may sound like a shill for the film's producers, but I am only a fan and most sincere in my recommendation.