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One of the most popular European classic comic strips of all time tells stories of the heroic escapades of youthful reporter Tintin and his loyal canine companion Snowy. From a comic that first appeared in 1929 by Belgian artist Herge, these delightful adventures were spun into books, magazines, TV series, radio programs and theater productions. The television series The Adventures Of Tintin (1991 1993) follows Tintin and Snowy in solving mysteries closely related to the much-loved original stories. A colorful cast of characters is along for the ride, including the salty Captain Haddock, handy Professor Calculus and clumsy Thomson & Thompson. Exploring the globe, solving mysteries and searching for truth and justice, Tintin and crew inspire the adventurer in all of us!
Now featured in a major motion picture that intertwines elements of two episodes included here (The Secret Of The Unicorn and Red Rackham’s Treasure), the complete first season of the award-winning series is now available for your enjoyment on DVD for the first time!
Now featured in a major motion picture that intertwines elements of two episodes included here (The Secret Of The Unicorn and Red Rackham’s Treasure), the complete first season of the award-winning series is now available for your enjoyment on DVD for the first time!
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46 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
[[VIDEOID:mo2MGEBQBQ584R8]]It is almost a sure bet that the name Tintin is unfamiliar to most people in the United States - that is, of course, if you are not thinking about good ol' Rin Tin Tin. And that is okay, because the gigantic machinery of animation in the United States, via Disney, Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and others have done a fantastic job in promoting their creations with a great dose of patriotism. For that reason, Tintin, as well as Asterix and Obelix, are only known by few people in our country, even though they are and have been huge in Europe and other parts for many years. But now, maybe due to the imminent release of Steven Spielberg's film "The Adventures of Tintin," we are finally able to see the original animated TV series the way it is meant to be, with the release of the delightful DVD "The Adventures of Tintin - Season One." And trust me, what a treat it is! If you haven't read the comic books yet, then you will love this series.
"The Adventures of Tintin" was created by Georges Rémi (1907-1983), who the world would know as Hergé, and it first appeared on January 10, 1929, with a total of 24 books published over many years. It is said that these books have been translated to 80 languages, and that more than 350 million copies have been sold.
Tintin happens to be a very young Belgian journalist who can't say no to a good story, and always gets involved in some dangerous adventures. His dog, Snowy, usually accompanies him on his missions, which include a series of characters that have recurrent roles, such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and detectives Thomson and Thompson, two look-alikes who, even though are incredibly inept in their actions, actually help to solve crimes.
The TV series, which is the one presently reviewed and recommended, debuted in 1991, and 39 half-hour episodes aired for three seasons. It was produced by Ellipse, in France, and Nelvana, in Canada. The language of the series is English, but any visual signs and the like on the screen are in French.
The two-disc DVD edition of the series is comprised of seven episodes, six of them divided into two parts, including "The Crab and the Golden Claws," "The Secret of the Unicorn," "Cigars of the Pharaoh," "The Blue Lotus," "The Black Island," and "The Calculus Affair." However, all these stories are presented as 13 episodes, in both English and Spanish.
Tintin reminds me of the animated TV series Johnny Quest, another favorite of yours truly. Both are about young men getting involved in adventures by accident, usually fighting evil characters. And, like Asterix, the quality of the art in Tintin is amazing - it is colorful and with lots of attention to detail. Tintin is also clean, fun entertainment for both adults and children. I was lucky to read a couple of the books some years ago - they are available in the USA --, and I recommend that you read the comics or watch the DVD before you see the Spielberg film. As I understand, the movie compressed three books of the Tintin series into one, and may be confusing for some. Needless to say, we all know that these books will be transformed for the tastes and consumption of the public in the United States, Hollywood-Style. Thanks to Shout Factory for finally bringing Tintin to the US market. (France / Canada, 19911993, color, approximately 5 hrs).
Reviewed on December 6, 2011 exclusively by Eric Gonzalez for Shout Factory.
"The Adventures of Tintin" was created by Georges Rémi (1907-1983), who the world would know as Hergé, and it first appeared on January 10, 1929, with a total of 24 books published over many years. It is said that these books have been translated to 80 languages, and that more than 350 million copies have been sold.
Tintin happens to be a very young Belgian journalist who can't say no to a good story, and always gets involved in some dangerous adventures. His dog, Snowy, usually accompanies him on his missions, which include a series of characters that have recurrent roles, such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and detectives Thomson and Thompson, two look-alikes who, even though are incredibly inept in their actions, actually help to solve crimes.
The TV series, which is the one presently reviewed and recommended, debuted in 1991, and 39 half-hour episodes aired for three seasons. It was produced by Ellipse, in France, and Nelvana, in Canada. The language of the series is English, but any visual signs and the like on the screen are in French.
The two-disc DVD edition of the series is comprised of seven episodes, six of them divided into two parts, including "The Crab and the Golden Claws," "The Secret of the Unicorn," "Cigars of the Pharaoh," "The Blue Lotus," "The Black Island," and "The Calculus Affair." However, all these stories are presented as 13 episodes, in both English and Spanish.
Tintin reminds me of the animated TV series Johnny Quest, another favorite of yours truly. Both are about young men getting involved in adventures by accident, usually fighting evil characters. And, like Asterix, the quality of the art in Tintin is amazing - it is colorful and with lots of attention to detail. Tintin is also clean, fun entertainment for both adults and children. I was lucky to read a couple of the books some years ago - they are available in the USA --, and I recommend that you read the comics or watch the DVD before you see the Spielberg film. As I understand, the movie compressed three books of the Tintin series into one, and may be confusing for some. Needless to say, we all know that these books will be transformed for the tastes and consumption of the public in the United States, Hollywood-Style. Thanks to Shout Factory for finally bringing Tintin to the US market. (France / Canada, 19911993, color, approximately 5 hrs).
Reviewed on December 6, 2011 exclusively by Eric Gonzalez for Shout Factory.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Nicely timed with the big screen production of "The Adventures of Tintin" is the release on DVD of this early 1990's television adaptation of Tintin. Season One contains seven of the original Tintin adventures, including "The Secret of the Unicorn", "Red Rackham's Treasure, and "The Crab with the Golden Claws", elements of which were woven into the plot for the movie.
Season One also includes "The Cigars of the Pharoah", "The Blue Lotus", "The Black Island", and "The Calculus Affair". All but "Red Rackham's Treasure" have two parts, each about 20 minutes long.
The comic characters Tintin, his faithful dog Snowy, and friends Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the Detectives Thompson and Thomson are well-known in Europe, thanks to a series of graphic novels that have been in print for decades. This DVD set is a nice capture of the original stories. The animation style closely mimics Belgian artist Herge's distinctive art style, while the plots have only minor alterations from Herge's originals. The voice actors for the DVD set were British, but this should not pose a distraction for viewers. Tintin's boy scout ethics and sense of adventure are TV-safe. "The Adventures of Tintin: Season One" is very highly recommended to fans of Tintin, especially those who might be lookng to introduce Tintin to their children who are too young for the movie. Release of Season Two is due later in 2012.
Season One also includes "The Cigars of the Pharoah", "The Blue Lotus", "The Black Island", and "The Calculus Affair". All but "Red Rackham's Treasure" have two parts, each about 20 minutes long.
The comic characters Tintin, his faithful dog Snowy, and friends Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the Detectives Thompson and Thomson are well-known in Europe, thanks to a series of graphic novels that have been in print for decades. This DVD set is a nice capture of the original stories. The animation style closely mimics Belgian artist Herge's distinctive art style, while the plots have only minor alterations from Herge's originals. The voice actors for the DVD set were British, but this should not pose a distraction for viewers. Tintin's boy scout ethics and sense of adventure are TV-safe. "The Adventures of Tintin: Season One" is very highly recommended to fans of Tintin, especially those who might be lookng to introduce Tintin to their children who are too young for the movie. Release of Season Two is due later in 2012.
17 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Darby
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
November 22, 2011 can't come soon enough! "The Adventures of Tintin" are terrific animated adaptations of Herge's original stories. I remember seeing the series when it was originally broadcast and I can't wait for my children to experience it. Hopefully, Shout! Factory will release Seasons 2 and 3 soon after Season 1.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely series
Excellent animated series of the acclaimed Belgian comic. I love the old style. Transfer is not top notch, that is why I downgraded 1 star, but still 100% quite view-able.
Published 3 days ago by Luis G. Rodriguez
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, could be better
Decent, well designed production, unevenly true to the original by Hergé. I liked but felt somewhat frustrated at the same time.
Published 8 days ago by Jacques M. Revel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Colorful and Exciting
Loved the annimation and color. Saw this years ago on TV and then never again was it available on TV. Brought the novels to life and liked it more than the movie.
Published 11 days ago by linda metro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tintin
It is so original keeps you wanting more love the dog. Make it more interesting have a dog In this series with the boy
Published 18 days ago by MmelisaDC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful animation but some wonderful moments from the original...
My review for all three Seasons of "The Adventures of Tintin". My entire family loved watching it. The animations are wonderful. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Novice but Cautious
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tintin is for ever
My 4 years old daughter watched the 2 seasons all in a row. She was completely stuck. Conclusion? Old motion but still great.
Published 25 days ago by MiamisAdvices
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great animation for all ages, great story and plot!
I would love to see more material of this caliber available for viewing. The best suspenseful "cartoon" I've ever watched!
Published 1 month ago by Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Adventure for Any Age
The series is very well done with twists and turns everywhere with charactrers that are, yes, larger than life but remember it is fantasy.
Published 1 month ago by Captain Jack Sparrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reminds me a bit of Lassie
A modern day Lassie that appeals to young boys and is fun; good fun for the whole family, and that is saying a lot today.
Published 2 months ago by eleanav
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable for all ages
My son really enjoyed it. It's the kind of cartoon that I would actually enjoy watching by myself lol. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jamali
