Adventures of TinTin, The MPAA Rating: PG Entertainment: +3 Content: +2

Voices: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg. Family animated adventure. Written by Stephen Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish. Directed by Stephen Spielberg.

FILM SYNOPSIS: An intrepid reporter with a taste for adventure seeks a new story concerning three treasure maps from the days of old. Magic-maker Stephen Spielberg has added motion capture and the 3D process to a popular European comic book series.

PREVIEW REVIEW: Have you noticed that when you put those 3D glasses on, suddenly the images on the screen become darker? Even though things come flying at you, everything looks somewhat murky. This has to do with the way it is projected. A brighter bulb is necessary to bring vividness to the 3D process. Some theaters get it right, most don’t. But, why do filmmakers trust theater managers to provide the correct projecting equipment?

As to the production itself, it’s filled from scene one to final credits with action adventure that harkens back to Indiana Jones. And despite the not-so-bright projection in the screening theater, the film itself had interesting characters, it was clean, contained some positive themes aimed at kids, including believing in yourself and perseverance, and incorporated some witty humor for adults and slapstick for little ones. Where War Horse was both profound and fun, The Adventures of TinTin is just fun. Nothing wrong with that.

Preview Reviewer: Phil Boatwright
Distributor: Paramount Pictures