After I watched Tintin for the first time, I snarkily said on Twitter something along the lines of "The film is a disappointment and nothing more than a showreel for WETA Digital." I still maintain what I said. Now that we are being pumped with the film's marketing leading up to its Boxing Day release, I am reminded by what a shallow spectacle it is.
Not criticizing here but kiwis will turn out in droves to see it. No doubt. There's a sense of national associated with seeing a film when both Peter Jackson and WETA are attached. In a week when our Peter released The Hobbit trailer, when we all collectively flashbacked to Lord of the Rings, we remember that he can deliver both spectacle and story. *sigh.
While Tintin maybe a step forward for motion-capture technology, unfortunately, it's a massive step backward for storytelling. Without any depth of plot, theme or character, it's hard to like or even love Tintin. I could see it performing well financially in New Zealand though as a fun way of passing the time but I challenge anyone to hold it long in their memory.
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