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The Broken Ear
Animation · Adventure · TV Movie · 1992
When a South American fetish is stolen and then reappears the next morning, Tintin investigates.
Movie details
The Broken Ear
1992 Animation · Adventure · TV Movie 41m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
7.3 / 10
371 votes
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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When a South American fetish is stolen and then reappears the next morning, Tintin investigates.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Broken Ear?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
Taste neighbourhood
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Destination Moon
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Explorers on the Moon
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Stéphane Bernasconi
Written by
Robert Réa · Alex Boon · J.D. Smith
Thierry Wermuth
Tintin (voice)
Susan Roman
Milou (voice)
Christian Pelissier
Haddock (voice)
Henri Labussière
Tournesol (voice)
Yves Barsacq
Dupont (voice)
Jean-Pierre Moulin
Dupond (voice)
Court is in session
Put The Broken Ear on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.