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The secret
Hemmeligheden
2012 94 min Denmark 6+
★7.2
Drama
Director: Morten Køhlert
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Description
It's a roller coaste coming-of-age story. Focus is on the three kids thrown into extraordinary circumstances, which brings out best and worst in their relationship to themselves, each other, death and having to be/become an adult. Mum's corpse only appears briefly in the first episode, and the morbid aspects of the story are undertoned in relationship to the subtle humor.
Starring
August Igor Svideniouk Egholm
Actor
Marta Holm Peschcke-Køedt
Actor
Nanna Koppel
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Animated Feature
BAFTA 2012
— Best Animated Feature
Georges Awards 2012
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Steven Spielberg’s motion-capture adaptation of Tintin is widely celebrated as a visual triumph that expertly blends high-tech animation with the spirit of classic adventure. While most viewers praise its technical ambition and sense of fun, some critics find the narrative overly simplistic or lacking in emotional depth compared to its spectacular presentation.
| Production | The film utilizes groundbreaking motion-capture technology to create hyper-realistic environments and character models that elevate the animation beyond previous industry standards. | |
| Production | The opening credit sequence is widely lauded as a masterclass in style and thematic immersion. | |
| Acting | Andy Serkis delivers a standout performance as Captain Haddock, grounding the digital character with relatable humor and emotional depth. | |
| Adaptation | The film effectively captures the high-stakes, adventurous tone of Hergé’s original comics, reminiscent of classic treasure-hunt narratives. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: supporters enjoy the fast-paced, relentless adventure, while detractors find the plot derivative, predictable, and lacking in character motivation. | |
| Pacing | Reactions to the film's pacing vary; some praise its unrelenting momentum and kinetic energy, while others feel the breakneck speed sacrifices narrative cohesion and depth. |