The Adventures Of Tintin: Secret Of The Unicorn

Redshirt · 07-15-2011, 06:07 PM

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**Valigarmander** · 07-15-2011, 06:12 PM

Am I psyched?

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YOU BET I AM

Redshirt · 07-15-2011, 06:41 PM

And now I'm going to go reread the comics.

**Crazyswordsman** · 07-17-2011, 02:36 PM

This looks NOTHING like the original novel.

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It seems more like it has a mix of the Secret of the Unicorn and one of the many novels that take place in the Arab world (The Crab with the Golden Claws or the Red Sea Sharks most likely). They don't show the part where the Bird Brothers kidnap Tintin and put him in prison in Marlinspike (Haddock didn't own it until Red Rackham's Tresaure).

And considering Nickelodeon is sponsoring this do you think they'd keep in a lot of the smoking and booze that characterize Tintin novels? How about the drug smuggling and gun running? I certainly hope so.

Also they should go through the entire series, including the controversial Tintin in the Congo and Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. It helps the audience to understand Herge's evolution as a graphic novelist.

I also hope there's going to be a French version (in fact, I'd want to see it in French with subtitles). -CSM

Redshirt · 07-17-2011, 03:06 PM

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The script is based on three of the stories: The Crab with the Golden Claws, The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure.

And as for boozing didn't you see the part in the trailer where Cpt Haddock lit the fire in the boat? I know that's directly from the books. Actually almost every scene looked like they were taken right out of the books to me.

**Valigarmander** · 07-17-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

And considering Nickelodeon is sponsoring this do you think they'd keep in a lot of the smoking and booze that characterize Tintin novels? How about the drug smuggling and gun running? I certainly hope so.

There's another Nickelodeon film released earlier this year called Rango that you should check out.

**Loot** · 07-17-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

Also they should go through the entire series, including the controversial Tintin in the Congo and Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. It helps the audience to understand Herge's evolution as a graphic novelist.

what

**Crazyswordsman** · 07-17-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mushman

And as for boozing didn't you see the part in the trailer where Cpt Haddock lit the fire in the boat? I know that's directly from the books. Actually almost every scene looked like they were taken right out of the books to me.

That's from the Crab with the Golden Claws, which was before the Secret of the Unicorn, and The Shooting Star happened in between those two. Also, if they're including Red Rackham's Treasure, they need to include Professor Calculus! He's pretty much my favorite character in the series and he debuts in Red Rackham with his shark submarine and hearing impediment.

Also I noticed that they're combining the Blue Lotus with Tintin in Tibet; the Blue Lotus is a direct sequel to The Cigars of the Pharaoh, and they need to put those two together. I know they did Tintin in Tibet because of Chang Chong Chen, but that's a story unto itself and should be isolated because it was considered Herge's most brilliant work.

Also I'm kind of surprised they're not doing....

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Destination Moon/Explorers on the Moon

Isn't this the most well known Tintin story? -CSM

Redshirt · 07-17-2011, 06:29 PM

yeah I was surprised not to see Prof. Calculus in the trailer.

***CaptHayfever*** · 07-18-2011, 01:42 AM

Nickelodeon used to import "The Adventures of Tintin" with the smoking, drinking, guns, & death intact (I don't remember a lot of non-alcoholic drugs, though), and they aired it as a Nick Jr. show.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Crazyswordsman** · 07-18-2011, 11:09 AM

^They never did any illegal drugs in Tintin. There was a lot of smuggling and opiate cartels, most of whom were the bad guys. -CSM

07-15-2011, 06:41 PM	#3
Redshirt Wiggidy Wack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A place with things Gender: Posts: 16,699 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,006 Times in 695 Posts Blog Entries: 50	Movie looks noice. And now I'm going to go reread the comics.

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Am I psyched? Spoiler Below YOU BET I AM

07-17-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	This looks NOTHING like the original novel. Spoiler Below It seems more like it has a mix of the Secret of the Unicorn and one of the many novels that take place in the Arab world (The Crab with the Golden Claws or the Red Sea Sharks most likely). They don't show the part where the Bird Brothers kidnap Tintin and put him in prison in Marlinspike (Haddock didn't own it until Red Rackham's Tresaure). And considering Nickelodeon is sponsoring this do you think they'd keep in a lot of the smoking and booze that characterize Tintin novels? How about the drug smuggling and gun running? I certainly hope so. Also they should go through the entire series, including the controversial Tintin in the Congo and Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. It helps the audience to understand Herge's evolution as a graphic novelist. I also hope there's going to be a French version (in fact, I'd want to see it in French with subtitles). -CSM

07-17-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
Redshirt Wiggidy Wack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A place with things Gender: Posts: 16,699 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,006 Times in 695 Posts Blog Entries: 50	yeah I was surprised not to see Prof. Calculus in the trailer.

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*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Nickelodeon used to import "The Adventures of Tintin" with the smoking, drinking, guns, & death intact (I don't remember a lot of non-alcoholic drugs, though), and they aired it as a Nick Jr. show. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

07-18-2011, 11:09 AM	#11
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^They never did any illegal drugs in Tintin. There was a lot of smuggling and opiate cartels, most of whom were the bad guys. -CSM