Written by Jennifer
December 05, 2011
It's sort of like a Scooby Doo mystery set against a Popeye-ish maritime backdrop spearheaded by the clever and likable tow-headed Tintin and his trusty gang of pals.
I was first introduced to Tintin about ten years ago when I started working at the public library. An Indian man approached me and asked where he could find Tintin, and, pretending I'd totally heard of it before, I did a search and led him to the graphic novels. And then it happened again, and again, and again with such frequency and such enthusiasm that I realized Tintin was a thing for just about everybody but Americans. I have to admit that I was kind of excited to get in on the action when The Adventures of Tintin: Season 1 came to DVD.
For those of us who had no idea what to expect, Tintin is a young investigative reporter who, accompanied by his faithful dog Snowy, loves to get to the bottom of fishy situations. It's sort of like a Scooby Doo mystery set against a Popeye-ish maritime backdrop spearheaded by the clever and likable tow-headed Tintin and his trusty gang of pals. Though there are plenty of comedic moments, the humor is understated and the show has a somewhat sophisticated sensibility. There's also a dash of international intrigue, which only adds to its appeal to adults.
If you're gearing up to see Spielberg's 3D motion capture animation version of Tintin, The Adventures of Tintin Season One is the perfect place to start. Originally airing in early 1990s, Season 1 includes the episodes “The Secret of the Unicorn,” “The Crab with the Golden Claws,” and “Red Rackham’s Treasures”, all of which are incorporated into the new film.
