Cinematic Rating
Budget
$150,000,000
Revenue
$636,351,148
Studio
DreamWorks Animation, Marc Platt Productions
Directed By
How to Train Your Dragon Review
MovieWise Analysis
The Story: In 2010, audiences were introduced to How to Train Your Dragon. Taking place within the realm of Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family, the story highlights As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
Cinematic Style: Visually, the film is a standout, utilizing "What started as fire and fury will become friendship." to set a specific mood. The director focuses on the atmosphere of Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family, ensuring the pacing keeps the audience engaged from the opening frame.
The Experience: The thematic depth here is surprising for a Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family title. It explores the human condition through a lens that feels grounded despite the cinematic scale of the production.
The Verdict: While many films in the Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family space rely on formula, this project takes risks with its storytelling. For fans of the cast, it provides plenty of depth to chew on long after the credits roll.
What Audiences Are Saying
"Whatever happened to Brenton Thwaites? For some reason that crossed my mind as this thoroughly entertaining fantasy adventure gets off to a rollicking start and keeps going. Now if you are the “Hagar”-esque Viking chief (Gerard Butler) expecting your son to take over as fearless dragon-chaser aft..."
"The How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake is a shot-for-shot remake of the original 2010 animated film. It is DreamWorks Animation's first foray into live-action and original screenwriter and director Dean DeBlois returns. The few highlights of the live-action version of the film are tha..."
"Maybe some of the stellar reviews are based on some sort of nostalgia for the 2010 animated movie but I don't hold the same regard to that movie, although I did enjoy those movies. However, this live action version, like the ones Disney has been churning out, feels a bit pointless even though mos..."
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