The Pintins to the Rescue

The Pintín family centers on Ada, Bepo and their stern but loving grandfather Fierro, who react with alarm when little Luna is stolen by humans and taken to a distant island run like a private menagerie by a mysterious figure. Refusing to wait for help, the family gathers its courage, pieces together a rough plan and sails toward the island to bring Luna home. Along the way they face natural hazards, clever traps and tricky encounters with people who may help or betray them. The story follows their efforts, friendships and inventive solutions as they race against time, keeping the focus on family bonds and the practical challenges of rescuing someone from a closed, guarded place with humor and heart.

Released in 2000, The Pintins to the Rescue was directed by Franco Bíttolo and created by Adrián Suar, Pablo Lago and Martín Taskar. The voice cast notably includes Arturo Maly, Alfredo Casero, Diego Peretti, Rosario Sánchez Almada and Adolfo Stambulsky.

No reliable box office figures are widely available for this film. Its theatrical release appears to have been limited, with distribution and commercial impact primarily confined to regional markets and festival screenings rather than a broad international rollout or online.

Critical response has been mixed, reflected in a 5.7/10 user vote average from a small sample of viewers. Reviewers and audiences note the film's family-first themes, emphasis on solidarity and resourcefulness, and its concern for animal welfare, while citing uneven pacing and modest animation production values, and voice performances noted.

While it didn't become a mainstream international hit, the movie has a small following among family animation fans who remember its earnest characters and straightforward storytelling. Its cast, drawn from well known performers, helped the film gain attention in its initial release and later retrospectives on television and home video.