THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN is probably one of the best-remembered of the Tintin adventures and it was the one that Spielberg helped to adapt for his disappointing CGI movie in 2011. This one's a two-part adventure that actually has a sequel in the form of RED RACKHAM'S TREASURE, so don't expect a resolution of sorts.
The story is vintage Tintin and involves our hero coming into contact with a mysterious model ship which may or may not hold the secret to a hidden treasure. There's a lot of back and forth antics with your usual criminal gang and as a whole this adventure works very well with a fast pace and, crucially, plenty of humour. Captain Haddock returns to the fold in this one and is a real scene-stealer. The Thompson Twins also supply effective comedy. The print I watched was noticeably deteriorated compared to the other episodes in this series so perhaps the elements weren't preserved as well.
The story is vintage Tintin and involves our hero coming into contact with a mysterious model ship which may or may not hold the secret to a hidden treasure. There's a lot of back and forth antics with your usual criminal gang and as a whole this adventure works very well with a fast pace and, crucially, plenty of humour. Captain Haddock returns to the fold in this one and is a real scene-stealer. The Thompson Twins also supply effective comedy. The print I watched was noticeably deteriorated compared to the other episodes in this series so perhaps the elements weren't preserved as well.