The Adventures of Tintin (*** out of ****)

It's easy to see why Tintin is such a famous character. He has a clear understanding of right and wrong, is very bright, not afraid of a fight, has a taste for mystery and a lovely fox terrier named Snowy. Tintin hails from a series of comic books written in Belgium, They're quite big in Europe and India. Spielberg tapping into his inner "Indy" brought the series to the big screen. It is captured in glorious motion capture with talents such as Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg involved.

Tintin and Snowy get caught up in a mystery to find a great treasure. The villainous Rackham seeks to take the prize for his own but needs something in Tintin possession to proceed. Both however need Captain Haddock to remember the final clue. The film contain some thrilling sequences (one involving a hawk was some of the most fun I had this year), some quick humor and dazzling views. As far as adventure film goes it contains all the elements it need to succeed. Some of this is greatly enhanced with 3D. In the end you'll have fun and have a new heroic face to remember. Sometimes that's all we need in a film.

*** out of ****