Review: "Tin Tin"

By Robert Lucas from Inspire Magazine.

Why does Tin Tin have a gun if he's a reporter?

4/5 Stars

We might as well admit it, all of us together, just once, after 3 OK? 1,2,3. “I was looking forward to Tin Tin.” I know it's a well kept secret, but it's a true statement. But the real question is, will this new mystery digimation, remind us more of Poirot or Clouseau?

Tin Tin starts with one of the most impressive introductions I've ever seen, it reminds me most of Catch Me If You Can's opening, and from there on the film only gets stronger (from a director's standpoint) the transitions are particularly beautiful, however at times the action is so intense you struggle to take it all in, and this is where the film first falls down.

Another major one is that Tin Tin, by his very nature is a cold character, he is ultra-observant like all great detectives but what he isn't is compassionate, one scene in particular where Tin Tin must choose between Captain Haddock and Snowy (his dog's) life and a vital clue to treasure, he picks the clue. Tin Tin always focuses on one aim at a time, never letting anything distract him from his goal.

Spielberg has created a clever and strong movie for adults, put a childhood template on it, and called it a family movie, but in truth adults will take alot more away than kids.  Still a great film either way.

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