As the title suggests, i was prepared to join Tintin in a ride of adventure.
Voiced by Jamie Bell as Tintin, he bought a model ship which hid clues that ultimately forced him into a feud between two families (Haddock voiced by Andy S and Sakharine voiced by Daniel C) in search for the hidden treasure. Tintin with his adorable pet Snowy, investigated the mystery surrounding them, deciphering the clues along the way and met Haddock after his kidnap by Sakharine. They escaped and raced against time and Sakharine to retrieve all three pieces of the puzzle. In the start, it felt like an animated Sherlock Holmes with Snowy playing Watson. When they boarded the ship, it felt like Narnia 3: Voyage of the Dawn Treader and when Haddock recalled the story his grandfather told him, the scenes pictured that of Pirates of the Carribean. Not that it wasn't good or original, but just that the scenes felt familiar.
I thoroughly enjoyed the graphic and visual of the movie. The faces of the characters looked so real i had to remind myself that it was an animation. One of my favourite scenes in the movie was when Tintin and his gang were in Morocco and they were running away, at the same time snatching the scrolls, from Sakharine's men and bird. It flowed well with fast-paced action and humour. Another scene that captured my attention was the fight between Haddock and Sakharine using cranes. It was intense yet entertaining to watch.
How could an animation movie like this go wrong? It doesn't. It is a progressive story with mystery intertwined that blends well action with adventure, humour with intensity. Good visual and adorable characters. I was dumbfounded that Tintin was not a kid and what i thought to be a childish movie had the characters holding guns. I was wrong, but i was, to say the least, pleased. The adventures of Tintin gets a green light!
Year: 2011
My rating: 7.4/10
Genre: Animation, adventure, action, mystery
You'll like this if you like: Sherlock Holmes, Up, Narnia.
Showing posts with label animation. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
My rating: 8.1 / 10 (in 3D)
Year: 2010
Genre: Animation, adventure
Year: 2010
Genre: Animation, adventure
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Gnomeo and Juliet
One of the reasons why i watch animation movies is because it is light and entertaining. Gnomeo and Juliet proves no less. In fact, i am pleasantly surprised that this movie is more than what it seems to be.
Firstly, the characters are cute. Yes, cute. Imagine your garden decorations, the gnomes, come to life. Though the concept felt similar to that of 'Toy Story' and have a plot like 'Alpha and Omega', i found this movie a joy to watch with its adorable characters. To be honest, i enjoyed this movie more than 'Alpha and Omega'. Apart from its leading characters (Gnomeo voiced by James McAvoy and Juliet by Emily Blunt), Nanette, Featherstone and even the Shroom add fun to the movie. Great cast for the voices!
Secondly, this movie includes essences from Shakespeare's classic 'Romeo and Juliet' and manages to capture a great sense of imagination and adventure, and definitely a bundle of lessons to learn. It is a story of two gnomes from two different families- and the families are not in good terms with one another, that falls in love with each other. Though their love may be seen as 'doomed', love is truly a remarkable feeling that breaks boundaries.
Thirdly, i found some scenes to be refreshing and, perhaps, exhilarating. One of them is the lawnmower race. When you watch further into the movie, you will understand that the gnomes are delicate beings as they are made from clay which may break under a force. Another is while retrieving the orchid at a nearby abandoned house. Even the idea of growing a plant together that represent their love somehow made me smile. Not to mention, you will be mesmerized by songs from Elton John that suit the scenes.
In short, Gnomeo and Juliet is a cute cartoon that delivers and exceeds any ordinary animation shows. Yes, kids will be thrilled to watch this movie, but i am certain any movie-goer with an eye for cartoons will be pleased to find that this movie satisfies and will leave you with a smile- and all the more wanting to live in this sweet tale of life when the credits roll.
Year: 2011
My rating: 7.5 /10
Genre: Animation, adventure, comedy, family
You'll like this if you like: Toy Story, Alpha and Omega, Finding Nemo.
Firstly, the characters are cute. Yes, cute. Imagine your garden decorations, the gnomes, come to life. Though the concept felt similar to that of 'Toy Story' and have a plot like 'Alpha and Omega', i found this movie a joy to watch with its adorable characters. To be honest, i enjoyed this movie more than 'Alpha and Omega'. Apart from its leading characters (Gnomeo voiced by James McAvoy and Juliet by Emily Blunt), Nanette, Featherstone and even the Shroom add fun to the movie. Great cast for the voices!
Secondly, this movie includes essences from Shakespeare's classic 'Romeo and Juliet' and manages to capture a great sense of imagination and adventure, and definitely a bundle of lessons to learn. It is a story of two gnomes from two different families- and the families are not in good terms with one another, that falls in love with each other. Though their love may be seen as 'doomed', love is truly a remarkable feeling that breaks boundaries.
Thirdly, i found some scenes to be refreshing and, perhaps, exhilarating. One of them is the lawnmower race. When you watch further into the movie, you will understand that the gnomes are delicate beings as they are made from clay which may break under a force. Another is while retrieving the orchid at a nearby abandoned house. Even the idea of growing a plant together that represent their love somehow made me smile. Not to mention, you will be mesmerized by songs from Elton John that suit the scenes.
In short, Gnomeo and Juliet is a cute cartoon that delivers and exceeds any ordinary animation shows. Yes, kids will be thrilled to watch this movie, but i am certain any movie-goer with an eye for cartoons will be pleased to find that this movie satisfies and will leave you with a smile- and all the more wanting to live in this sweet tale of life when the credits roll.
Year: 2011
My rating: 7.5 /10
Genre: Animation, adventure, comedy, family
You'll like this if you like: Toy Story, Alpha and Omega, Finding Nemo.
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