How to Train Your Dragon

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JaySupertrampFeb 6, 2012

Awesome. Dragons and vikings. Story is brilliant and CGI also. Well done Dreamworks! Usually Pixar is my preferred CGI Company but this movie is superb. i like :D

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mr_gnomesFeb 7, 2012

I would be considered for the older crowd (15-25) when I first watched this movie. No I did not get to enjoy this movie in theaters, but firstly at my houses 60" LCD TV. This was possibly one of the most enjoyable movies I have watched in aI would be considered for the older crowd (15-25) when I first watched this movie. No I did not get to enjoy this movie in theaters, but firstly at my houses 60" LCD TV. This was possibly one of the most enjoyable movies I have watched in a long time, and I am a fan of the fantasy genre. The plot is old as any other one, a forbidden friendship. The key to using this plot is how they put a story to it, and I personally loved the way it was expressed in this film. It played out well with a beginning, middle, and an end that will not disappoint. This voice acting is great, as it is in most big releases as such, and the animation was by far amazing. Observing this movie, with its small, but plentiful amount of puns it still carries a dark persona with it. This movie is rather mature when compared to DreamWorks other projects, such as Shrek or Madagascar, when I watch this it truly carries meaning.

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jamesdkukisSep 14, 2013

This is the most fantastic, amazing, brilliant movie I have ever seen. Why? Well first of all the music is perfect, always capturing the moment perfectly. Second, the story it just amazing. I don't want to give anything away, so just watchThis is the most fantastic, amazing, brilliant movie I have ever seen. Why? Well first of all the music is perfect, always capturing the moment perfectly. Second, the story it just amazing. I don't want to give anything away, so just watch and you will see why. Third, the voice acting is fantastic. Jay Baruchel plays Hiccup the main character, and America Ferrera plays the love interest Astrid. Jay Baruchel does a perfect job at playing Hiccup because he is just like Hiccup in many ways. Forth and final reason why this movie is fantastic, amazing, and brilliant is that the visuals are amazing. The animation looks nothing like you have seen before. You can see every little freckle on Hiccups face, even a scar or two. Most people would think of How to Train Your Dragon as a kids movie. Well I don't think so and so does Dreamworks. Dreamworks has said many times it is not intended to be a kids movie more of a teen and adult flick. You will notice if you ask a kid about this movie they do not remember it. Why, because they have seen so many other movies that are more kid like that this one slips their mind probably. Most of the fans are teens and adults, but that doesn't mean a kid would not like it, just that teens and adults will appreciate it more. This movie deserves a 10 out of 10. I say buy it. If you have a 3D TV watch in 3D because the 3D also looks fantastic. Dreamworks made the best animated movie ever in my book.… Expand

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Compi24Mar 27, 2015

The first in what may be Dreamworks Animation's best tentpole franchise, "How To Train Your Dragon" is highlighted by elaborately majestic flight sequences, infinitely entertaining vocal performances, and one of the most invigorating animatedThe first in what may be Dreamworks Animation's best tentpole franchise, "How To Train Your Dragon" is highlighted by elaborately majestic flight sequences, infinitely entertaining vocal performances, and one of the most invigorating animated film scores this side of "The Incredibles."… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJul 17, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very heart warming children's movie that works for adults as well. Pixar is known for its great animation, but DreamWorks is gaining because of their ability to learn that emotional connection is the key.… Expand

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jeff_reviewsJul 8, 2013

Having watched this film first on DVD, I sure wish I didn't. With its stunning scenes, its wonderful script, and surprising depth, "How to Train Your Dragon" truly is in itself a winner. While its story tangles with the "Aladdin", "Avatar",Having watched this film first on DVD, I sure wish I didn't. With its stunning scenes, its wonderful script, and surprising depth, "How to Train Your Dragon" truly is in itself a winner. While its story tangles with the "Aladdin", "Avatar", and several of other tales told before, the story still shines with its wonderful creative spin off of its book series. With several more positives than negatives to the story, its a fun and new tale to everyone.… Expand

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FranzHcriticJun 15, 2014

Thoroughly entertaining, and beautifully animated. Yet DreamWorks still cannot live up to Pixar's heart, creativity, and vibrance of animation. Still, DreamWorks shows its talents here.

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MovieGuysOct 22, 2013

A pretty good kids movie, but adults will probably not enjoy it as much. The animations are good, and the characters are likable, but the story drags in some parts. Overall, it is a heartwarming film, but with some flaws.

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RayzorMooseNov 20, 2013

How to maintain your ass from dragging.
A very good animated tale with a very slow precise execution. The characters are believable and the story is nice, but some areas of the film are simply boring...

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fn_mustJun 25, 2014

I can't believe I haven't watched this earlier. Well, now I've seen it three times in about 3 months. I might even say it's my favorite animated movie of all time and that's pretty big since I grew up with all kinds of animated movies. AndI can't believe I haven't watched this earlier. Well, now I've seen it three times in about 3 months. I might even say it's my favorite animated movie of all time and that's pretty big since I grew up with all kinds of animated movies. And this wins them all despite of the nostalgia many older movies bring to me. It makes me ask myself the same question all my favorite movies and video games do: "why can't my life be like this?". But not everybody is a friend of these kind of movies. It might feel pretty generic and boring for some people and I can see that it doesn't actually bring much new to the table with it's storyline. But I'm a fan of happy endings and heartwarming stories.… Expand

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NattyNuNuMar 24, 2014

I love this film and it doesn't matter how many times I watch it, always makes me emotional. The animation is wonderful and the soundtrack is perfection. The 3D version is worth getting also. I hope the second one holds up to this. AlsoI love this film and it doesn't matter how many times I watch it, always makes me emotional. The animation is wonderful and the soundtrack is perfection. The 3D version is worth getting also. I hope the second one holds up to this. Also people shouldn't assume that because is animated its for children. As I watch a lot of anime this is defiantly not the case.… Expand

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DrewtheDude85May 12, 2014

I remember around the time this movie was being made I was already reading the original How to Train Your Dragon book and when I read it, I really enjoyed the story of the book; but when I saw the trailer for this film adaption, I was notI remember around the time this movie was being made I was already reading the original How to Train Your Dragon book and when I read it, I really enjoyed the story of the book; but when I saw the trailer for this film adaption, I was not pleased because it looked like it had a totally different story from the book and it did; however when I saw it in theaters I highly enjoyed it. Sure it has a totally new story with only a few elements from the books, but the action and emotional height and creativity that went into this film was great and I would recommend it.… Expand

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Larry223Oct 25, 2014

Esta película tiene muchos clichés que se han visto un millón de veces, sin embargo aquí los manejan bien. Aquí siempre que pasa algo se siente una emoción muy real, siempre que hay alguien celoso se ve que esta celoso, si esta triste se veEsta película tiene muchos clichés que se han visto un millón de veces, sin embargo aquí los manejan bien. Aquí siempre que pasa algo se siente una emoción muy real, siempre que hay alguien celoso se ve que esta celoso, si esta triste se ve triste, manejan los clichés con personajes que se sienten humanos, medievales y algo infantiles pero es por la época y la cantidad de edad requerida para verla. No hay mucho que decir, no vallas a verla con grandes expectativas. Le doy un 06/10 esta bien, pero, al final los clichés no dejan que suba la calificación.… Expand

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SkyrimGuy935Jan 17, 2015

Although the third act felt somewhat rushed, How to Train Your Dragon is one of the few animations that can resonate with children and adults. The animation is beautiful, the characters are well-developed and likable, and Hiccup is just theAlthough the third act felt somewhat rushed, How to Train Your Dragon is one of the few animations that can resonate with children and adults. The animation is beautiful, the characters are well-developed and likable, and Hiccup is just the most damn relatable character ever.

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mslindachenSep 16, 2014

An emotional, but great movie, capturing the importance of trust and friendship and how it can bring peace to different populations. Favorite animated movie so far!

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reellmJul 26, 2015

5/5★ Combining all the right elements, HTTYD offers beautiful animation, edge of seat action sequences and a compelling message. The characters aren't one note and their world is bursting with colors and detail.
How to Train Your Dragon is5/5★ Combining all the right elements, HTTYD offers beautiful animation, edge of seat action sequences and a compelling message. The characters aren't one note and their world is bursting with colors and detail.
How to Train Your Dragon is about an intelligent boy and his best friend, which happens to be a fierce dragon, who questions the status quo. He rebels against the accepted view and changes it.
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WheelzFourReelzDec 29, 2014

How to Train Your Dragon is an emotional and funny tale about a friendship that's charming and genuine. Combine this with beautiful animation, some magnificent flying sequence, and a fascinating final battle, and you've got one of Dreamworks'How to Train Your Dragon is an emotional and funny tale about a friendship that's charming and genuine. Combine this with beautiful animation, some magnificent flying sequence, and a fascinating final battle, and you've got one of Dreamworks' best films.… Expand

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RalfbergsJun 23, 2017

Fun and enjoyable animated movie, really enjoyable if you want something relaxing and fun. I think both kids and adults can enjoy this movie a lot for sure.

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kyle20ellisMar 20, 2022

I love animation, always have done, always will do, and I was blown away by How to Train Your Dragon. Granted, not all Dreamworks movies are bad, Prince of Egypt is one of the most stirring and evocative films let alone animated films I haveI love animation, always have done, always will do, and I was blown away by How to Train Your Dragon. Granted, not all Dreamworks movies are bad, Prince of Egypt is one of the most stirring and evocative films let alone animated films I have seen, Shrek was very original and funny and Spirit:Stallion of the Cimarron is their most underrated I feel. I will say too, How to Train Your Dragon along with Prince of Egypt is my absolute favourite of Dreamworks, and one of the best of 2010.

The story is very engaging; there is nothing too sophisticated for kids and nothing too childish for adults. It is instead an intelligent, moving story that moves along at a good pace, and I for one didn't find it that predictable, and I loved the bonding scenes between Toothless and Hiccup which were suitably poignant. The script is also very strong, it is thoughtful and touching at times but also amusing when it needs to be.

The characters are another strength. Hiccup is appealing as a protagonist, and Toothless is really quite cute for a dragon. Hiccup's father Stoick is a good character too, he is gruff and such but you can tell he cares for his son. The voice acting too I had no problem with, to me they did fit well with the characters, Jay Baruchal's excitement and enthusiasm contrasts wonderfully with Gerard Butler's restrained, gruff yet sensitive performance.

Where How to Train Your Dragon really excels though are in its visuals and music score. The animation is outstanding, while the characters are modelled convincingly the real revelations are in the stunning flying sequences and the beautiful lavish backgrounds. Oh and the fight sequences are equally spectacular, haunting but also very gripping and almost epic. John Powell's score is a revelation, and one of my favourite scores in a film of recent times. Sometimes soaring, sometimes dramatic, sometimes energetic, in fact no matter what mood is conveyed, the score compliments it to perfection.

So overall, there is very little else to say about this film, other than to say it is a must-see in my opinion. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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moviecritic_Jul 30, 2015

Very fun and entertaining. Good watch for all the family. I just wish it was more like the books. Good job fox.
I would recommend for everyone to watch!

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CriticFerJun 1, 2016

How to Train Your Dragon is one of that movies they have enough cliches, but for strange reasons they really work. The way to tell the story is interesting and amazing. Nothing is showing current currency or current phrases or something,How to Train Your Dragon is one of that movies they have enough cliches, but for strange reasons they really work. The way to tell the story is interesting and amazing. Nothing is showing current currency or current phrases or something, shows how supposed to be in the age of the Vikings. Besides the designs of the characters and dragons they are very interesting and realistic and the script is well written and counted as much as the animation. If I had one problem is the villain dragon that appears in the third act. I did not understand why and then he eats dragons and attacks the Vikings, I think it really did not deserve a villain dragon for the last act. But still, How to Train Your Dragon is another Dreamworks film very original and fantastic for those who love Dragons and the Vikings… Expand

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gameguardian21Aug 6, 2016

How to train your dragon is one of dreamworks best films. The story's has a interesting touch to it, especially the strong bond between hiccup and toothless, that really increases the story as it goes along.

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SrPepeMar 3, 2018

No es de las mejores películas de animación, ni tiene la mejor historia, pero me sorprendió el final.

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LawOfTheSeasMar 27, 2016

I cannot stress this enough. This is THE Greatest Movie of All Time.

I have long been a fan of the amazing book series by Cressida Cowell. It was a huge part of my childhood, and many moments were spent inside my English class readingI cannot stress this enough. This is THE Greatest Movie of All Time.

I have long been a fan of the amazing book series by Cressida Cowell. It was a huge part of my childhood, and many moments were spent inside my English class reading books from 'How to be a Pirate' to 'How to Speak Dragonese', often to the odd looks of my classmates, most of whom were reading Doctor Seuss or thinly veiling the fact that they were playing Snake on a Nokia phone. No, the books were amazing.

By the time the film came out, I knew full-well that a film is never as good as its book. I wasn't sure I was ready to have my childhood ripped open and experimented upon. Seeing the trailers made me ask, "where's Toothless", as the numerous redesigns had evidently removed the tiny Terrible Terror-sized dragon in exchange for a much larger specimen. Heck, would they even speak Dragonese in this film? I vowed not to watch the film, and from the cinema came no urge to watch what could easily destroy my childhood.

However, I had just moved into a new neighbourhood, and when a parent at my school offered me the chance to watch it with her children, I could not refuse. Walking a minute down the road, I arrived in time to see the disk get sucked into the machine... I was ready.

Dreamworks, the creators of masterpieces such as Shrek and... Well, that was pretty much all I knew of at the time. I felt as if the disjointedness of Shrek would simply leak into the world of HTTYD, and that all I knew would be changed. I was wrong.

From the first scene, my head was dragged in all different directions. Hiccup, Gobber, Stoick, Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Snotlout et al. filled the screen, and the narrator told a new story I had never heard before. Not only was I captivated - I was enjoying it.

As I watched on, the beauty of this Dreamworks piece fully dawned on me. From the epic score of John Powell to the artistic excellence employed by the animators and artists, I could not get over how different it was, but in a good way. Heck, I even got used to Toothless being the size and colour of a panther, one thing I thought I could never get over.

Enough of my own nostalgia, though. In actuality, it is a gorgeous piece.

The voice acting from the likes of Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson was exquisite. I had never thought of vikings as Scottish, but it works. Even the little cameos of David Tennant, which, in regular re-watchings, I point out to my friends, seem to work. Jay Baruchel, a Canadian, seems to portray Hiccup perfectly, from the whiny, nerdy tones to bouts of anger and sadness, his vocal contours paint the way for a beautiful movie.

In terms of animation, no-one may complain. The individual emotions of every character are laid out expertly, and the mark of truly great animation, being able to tell a character's thoughts and feelings just from posture, truly does stand out. The care taken in animation is evident even in the tiny disappearing dragon tail in the final scenes, or the flickering of a candle flame in the wind, and the character design is brilliant. Unlike some other movies I wouldn't care to mention, the main characters look nothing like each other, offering a bright, varied cast to feast the eyes upon.

Finally, probably one of the greatest parts of this movie, the music. John Powell is a musical genius. I could happily watch How To Train Your Dragon as a music video for his expertly crafted score. Forbidden Friendship, Test Drive, This Is Berk and the now famous Romantic Flight all scream 'perfection'. Adding to this, Jónsi's wonderful Sticks and Stone, playing just at the very end, makes for a beautiful, even fantastic, ending to a beautifully fantastic movie.

The screenplay, by the legendary Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders (Writers for Lilo and Stitch) is an epic tale of misunderstanding and reconciliation, with the ending a masterful stroke. I'll leave you to find out for yourself.

All in all, if you have watched it, I can't see any reason not to love it, and if you haven't watched it, buy it now, sit back with a few hours to spare and get the whole family ready. I implore you, do it, and you will not be disappointed.… Expand

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MordoReviewerJun 1, 2016

I love this movie, i really do
Brilliant characters, good action, drama and comedy, a beautiful animation and a clever script
It's one of those movies that, thank god, it isn't childish even if it is animated

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alejandro970Sep 30, 2018

Epic movie of how a daydreamer became a beastmaster. The plot is smart, with soft dose of humor and dynamic sequences of action. Nice idea for share with the kids a friday evening.

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nestoryavithAug 4, 2017

I OFFICIALLY WANT A PET DRAGON. I literally fell in love with the Dragon that it feels that his (yes I said his) character arc is even deeper than the main character's. 10/10 no thought about it.

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Trineo99Nov 11, 2018

First of all, the animation in this is spectacular. All the scenery in the film looks like something you could find in real life. The action, mainly the climax, and flying shots in this film also show how great the animation is. The mainFirst of all, the animation in this is spectacular. All the scenery in the film looks like something you could find in real life. The action, mainly the climax, and flying shots in this film also show how great the animation is. The main thing about the animation that is amazing is how the dragons look. They all look like real, kinda cartoonish, dragons that come across as vicious but also cute. The cinematography in this film is stunning. The lighting in each and every scene was chosen correctly for it. I really like the score in this film that was done by John Powell. The music in the film just helped bring you into this fantasy world of Vikings and dragons. Now my main problem is mainly the casting of the voice actors. They all did great jobs as their roles but I think some of them would have been better casted if their character was older and not a teenager. That can mainly be seen with Hiccup who is supposed to be a teenager but sounds like an adult who already went through puberty. I also had a few issues with the pacing in this film. Some scenes were way too short and I would have liked to have seen them a tiny bit longer. Now I do get that it’s a film made for children but as long as there’s moving objects on screen kids won’t care what’s happening in the movie. In the end How to Train Your Dragon is an excellent film for everybody no matter how old you are.… Expand

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VirgonoShakaJul 8, 2017

How to Train Your Dragon offers you a story that you've probably seen, read, heard or play quite a few times before, with not a lot of new aspects thrown in, so in that part, it's nothing to remark to much about, and it doesn't reinvent theHow to Train Your Dragon offers you a story that you've probably seen, read, heard or play quite a few times before, with not a lot of new aspects thrown in, so in that part, it's nothing to remark to much about, and it doesn't reinvent the genre or anything like that. But, when you watch this movie, you can definitely see the effort and care that it's made with. The colors, look, designs, movement have been clearly put time and effort being done, and very few 3D animated movies capture the movement of flying and aerial creatures like this one. Throw in the mix some very imaginative designs for the dragons, some lovable (if a little cliched) characters, more than few funny and memorable lines and scenes, a great score, and you have a good mix that produces a fun action-adventure movie that while it's not going to be of the taste of all, and can't say that you HAVE to see it, but it left me with a fun time admiring the cool designs and movements of the dragons, and an enjoyable entertaining two hours that I can really say were well used. Final verdict: 7.4… Expand

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BionicMattMay 1, 2017

Beautiful score, breathtaking animation. But what really sets HTTYD apart from the slew of other animated films, is its well-crafted characters and entrancing story. A crowning achievement for animated films.

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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017

I enjoyed the story a lot as well as the characters. I don't know what it was missing, but it had something it needed. The animation is great, and so is the voice acting. It was actually pretty good.

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JLuis_001Feb 2, 2019

I never really cared for this franchise to be honest.
The films were nice but they never really connected with me, but I can say that this was a very entertaining and satisfactory animated film and above all a pretty concise ending for theI never really cared for this franchise to be honest.
The films were nice but they never really connected with me, but I can say that this was a very entertaining and satisfactory animated film and above all a pretty concise ending for the franchise.

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tamcwlmmDec 26, 2017

It's hard not to like 'How to train your dragon' as it's an original script and has the most likeable characters, even the dragons are to rooth for. There was subtle humour that had me down laughing. Great voice performances as well. ThereIt's hard not to like 'How to train your dragon' as it's an original script and has the most likeable characters, even the dragons are to rooth for. There was subtle humour that had me down laughing. Great voice performances as well. There were as much action as there were heartwarming moments.… Expand

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

The scene when Hiccup and Toothless get to know each other properly is beautiful on its own, but the soundtrack just squeezes tears right from my eyes. It's an amazingly animated movie that follows a familiar structure and themes, yet doesThe scene when Hiccup and Toothless get to know each other properly is beautiful on its own, but the soundtrack just squeezes tears right from my eyes. It's an amazingly animated movie that follows a familiar structure and themes, yet does them so refreshingly and with so much heart that I can't help but think of it as one of my favorite movies.… Expand

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CTHReviewsJul 26, 2018

How to Train Your Dragon was a very nice surprise. It's a stupid title, but my god, the film itself is very clever, heartfelt, and even makes you feel for these mythical creatures. Not to mention, John Powell's score is absolutelyHow to Train Your Dragon was a very nice surprise. It's a stupid title, but my god, the film itself is very clever, heartfelt, and even makes you feel for these mythical creatures. Not to mention, John Powell's score is absolutely breathtaking. One of the best films from Dreamworks.… Expand

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LegacyFFeb 22, 2018

A lot of the critics don't realize that this movie was NOT made to remind you of a boy/dog story you once knew (It's not all about you millennial/babyboomers). There is a new generation that will grow up having this as their favoriteA lot of the critics don't realize that this movie was NOT made to remind you of a boy/dog story you once knew (It's not all about you millennial/babyboomers). There is a new generation that will grow up having this as their favorite childhood film; It's transcendent for all ages and even better for the little ones. This movie was made with funny, witty script and is immersive. It will make you want to go outside and find a night fury! It's super creative and visually stunning, the character development is A+.… Expand

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SmileSongMay 8, 2018

I was going to see why everyone was mad about this movie, but I stopped reading after the first bad review called out the movie for not following close to the book. People need to realize that “based on” does not mean “movie adaptation”. ThatI was going to see why everyone was mad about this movie, but I stopped reading after the first bad review called out the movie for not following close to the book. People need to realize that “based on” does not mean “movie adaptation”. That being said, I’ve enjoyed this movie every time I watch it. It’s a staple “misunderstood character #1 meets misunderstood character #2” movie, but where it really makes itself soar is animation, and even the interpretation of the story itself. When the movie starts out, we are led to believe that dragons are a static threat to the world of Vikings, as they often raid villages and steal livestock. We are introduced to our main character, a scrawny Viking who desires to prove himself by taking down a dragon, as Viking strength is determined by dragon killing. However, when he finally achieves this and takes down the most evasive dragon known to man, his heart gets the better of him and he sets the dragon free. Trapped by a disability caused by the Viking boy, the dragon and the boy slowly get used to each other’s company. Empathetic, the boy decides to help the dragon learn to fly again, and in doing so, develops a special bond with the creature. All of this is done far from the watchful eye of the village, as the boy fears they would kill his friend if they found him. However, through a heart-stopping twist, and an epic final battle starring the dragon, his friend, and a monstrous foe, the island of Berk’s view on dragons is changed forever. After all is said and done, dragons move in to live with Vikings, our two best friends get to stay together, and the boy gets the girl he’s been crushing on for so long.

The story is nothing special, but it’s the portrayal and pacing that really catch the movie. The animation is amazing for a 2010 movie, and the music (composed by John Powell) fits the scenes like a glove. The ending is, albeit cliched, happier than the premise of the movie, and left me with a big smile on my face when I left the theater in 2010. Now, nearly 8 years later, How to Train Your Dragon makes me cry, smile, and laugh as no movie has done to date. It is the pinnacle of my childhood, and while bringing back nostalgic memories in my heart, I will always remember this movie as a defining time in my life - the movie that kickstarted four things in me: my love for writing, singing, drawing, and dragons.… Expand

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MovieReviewer45Jun 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rarely I give a 10 to any movies of any type of genre but this movie, in my opinion, deserves a nearly perfect score (Nearly, in the sense, that my original rating of the movie is 9.5 so I rounded it to 10 to captivate viewers to watch this movie immediately). It's part of my collection of unique and classic animated films. I numerously watched this movie for ages and still amazed of how wonderful it's visuals, themes, and soundtrack that it produces. This breathtaking animation is exhilarating, has a top-notched animation visuals, talented voice casts, solid storytelling, and an amazing film score.

The storytelling is easy to follow. It begins on the island of Berk, where Hiccup, our protagonist, is narrating the story and the current situation of his hometown. Now, before we delve and explore the contents of the film, a typical person would just assume that this is an another common entry animated film by Dreamworks since the disappointment we have experienced with Dreamwork's creation such as Shrek the Third, prior to the release of HTTYD (a famous acronym of "How to Train Your Dragon"). Honestly, HTTYD is very, very different from those previous installments of Dreamworks in terms of quality. It now evolves into a successful franchise and the day I'm writing this review, a new and last installment of the HTTYD film series, namely HTTYD 3, is coming to theaters in 2019 and actually I'm very hyped for that moment to arrive.

Returning to the plot of the story. The temporary antagonists of HTTYD 1 are dragons. They are vicious, seemingly hostile, and strong creatures that roam the island of berk since 300 years ago. Now, Hiccup is wanting to prove to his society that he belongs to their culture and wants to garner a decent reputation by killing a dragon in from of all the people to witness, because people in his island have a conceiving notion that he is just a nuisance and a trouble maker to the people around the island because of his frail and muscular strength and inability to fight or kill a dragon since he was born. Another aspect of his desire that motivates him in killing his first dragon is the fact that he is the son of the tribe's chief and he must prove to the people and boldly to his father that he is worth to be his son.

He eventually managed to injure a special black dragon that is considered by his people, a bringer of terror and death. This special dragon is Toothless and is actually a nice and intelligent dragon. I just love the design of the character for Toothless, he is cute, charming, and actually makes a great image for a stuff toy.

The relationship between Hiccup and Toothless (the dragon) is delightful and endearing. The segments of the film put together to show its viewers the progress and improvement of how Hiccup trains it's dragon to like him and have a compassion towards people is solid and appreciable.

The film sequences of Hiccup and Toothless soaring into the majestic air is breathtaking, I've never seen recently any animated film that explores this moment. Combined with those film sequences with a thrilling soundtrack, this "flying" sequences in the movie is the best moments this film will deliver to it's audience.

The emotional tone of the movie, though, is not purely developed when compared to Pixar's grand masterpieces. But HTTYD is still acceptable and find ways to compensate for that loss. Overall, I recommend this movie to be watched by everyone of all ages. It's a great moment to be experienced. One of the top animated films of 2010, based on the awards it has received; it received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature in the year this movie was released. Though, I believe if Dreamworks had included a greater emotional depth and tone into the characters and it's story then it would be a difficult contender against Pixar's emotional masterpieces.

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bimmybob2001Oct 20, 2018

easily Dreamworks's best Movie by far. "How to train your Dragon" is one of those animated films you'd expect to be pretty simple and generic, but turns out to be far better than it probably had any right to be. especially how it makes mosteasily Dreamworks's best Movie by far. "How to train your Dragon" is one of those animated films you'd expect to be pretty simple and generic, but turns out to be far better than it probably had any right to be. especially how it makes most of it's Dragons look more like Giant Cats than ferocious beasts....Most of them...… Expand

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SakataOct 6, 2018

"How to Train Your Dragon" is one of the best movies ever released by DreamWorks, and has one of the most engaging and engaging stories told by the studio. With a sweeping soundtrack composed by the great John Powell, plus very entertaining"How to Train Your Dragon" is one of the best movies ever released by DreamWorks, and has one of the most engaging and engaging stories told by the studio. With a sweeping soundtrack composed by the great John Powell, plus very entertaining characters (though some of them deserve to be better explored) and effective development, it is no wonder he has opened space for a trilogy.… Expand

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OnaskNov 11, 2018

Cómo Entrenar A Tu Dragón es una de esas películas que no entiendo como alcanzan cierta fama. Iba a decir que fue en su día como lo fue Frozen en 2013, pero realmente es incluso más espectacular. Frozen al menos tenía canciones pegadizas conCómo Entrenar A Tu Dragón es una de esas películas que no entiendo como alcanzan cierta fama. Iba a decir que fue en su día como lo fue Frozen en 2013, pero realmente es incluso más espectacular. Frozen al menos tenía canciones pegadizas con melodías fáciles de recordar, pero How to Train Your Dragon realmente no tiene nada que la haga especial, al menos desde mi punto de vista.

Es una película que ha cogido una fama monumental con el paso de los años así como con su segunda parte (aun por visualizar) y su próxima tercera recién anunciada.

Como cinta es bastante correcta, una trama simplona, personajes basados en arquetipos muy asentados a lo largo del tiempo, etc. En nivel calidad técnica (animaciones, texturizado, modelados, etc) cumple, pero me sigue pareciendo inferior a Tangled (Enredados) en muchos aspectos. Está claro que es una buena película de aventuras y que sobre todo los más pequeños disfrutarán con locura, pero creo que está un paso por detrás de lo que DreamWorks nos puede ofrecer, especialmente echando la vista atrás y viendo aquellas magníficas Shrek, Shrek 2 y Kung Fu Panda.

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jonslowJan 7, 2019

How to Train Your Dragon. How to Train Your Dragon. How to Train Your Dragon.

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sebastianaliJul 19, 2020

Con una trama trama innovadora y una animación muy buena para la época, Como Entrenar A Tu Dragón me ha sorprendido. Los dragones te caen bien, parecen mascotas, aunque Hipo (el protagonista) llega a ser algo irritante al principio de laCon una trama trama innovadora y una animación muy buena para la época, Como Entrenar A Tu Dragón me ha sorprendido. Los dragones te caen bien, parecen mascotas, aunque Hipo (el protagonista) llega a ser algo irritante al principio de la película debido a lo inmaduro que puede llegar a ser (algo que se solucionaría en las secuelas), me gusto que intentaran hacer que los dragones al final no eran tan malos como los humanos creían, como concepto es muy interesante pero creo yo que falto explotarlo. Y si bien tiene situaciones cliche, la recomiendo totalmente.… Expand

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SamComedianFeb 13, 2019

Cómo entrenar a tu Dragón, una película mágica en todos los sentidos.
No es la típica película animada con final feliz, es algo más. Nos cuenta la historia de Hipo, un vikingo diferente al resto que le caracteriza el echo de que no cazaCómo entrenar a tu Dragón, una película mágica en todos los sentidos.
No es la típica película animada con final feliz, es algo más. Nos cuenta la historia de Hipo, un vikingo diferente al resto que le caracteriza el echo de que no caza dragones, los doma. Una historia de amor, de perdida, de tristeza... fantástica en todos sus puntos.
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DuckeyFeb 5, 2019

Life there is amazing! How to Train Your Dragon is always my favorite movie!

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anthonypaulFeb 9, 2019

Everything about this movie got me hooked! It's outstanding. This might be my favorite movie of all time.

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Experiment626Mar 2, 2022

Great animation. Voice actors worked well. Story of a young man coming into his own as well as connecting with his father. Good comedy and all the secondary characters held their own when needed.

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DiptanshuMay 11, 2020

The feeling of this movie is indescribable!its a stunning Masterpiece!Great story-line perfect execution the whole vikings and feud between dragons and miss-understanding cleared by Viking only the way it is executed it was amazing.screenplayThe feeling of this movie is indescribable!its a stunning Masterpiece!Great story-line perfect execution the whole vikings and feud between dragons and miss-understanding cleared by Viking only the way it is executed it was amazing.screenplay was good.music was incredible.characters were lovely and love there training scene with dragon and against dragon too and gosh that last fight it was amazing as hell,the flying with dragon the colors and feeling is beautiful!the whole movie i was stunned by animations the visuals were literally amazing.Overall its A Fun entertaining Animated Masterpiece!… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021

This is a fun CGI animated film with quirky characters and some nice themes covered. The settings are fun and its pretty entertaining. Its worth a watch yes, so I'd recommend it.

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InfernoAshesApr 5, 2020

I love this movie because it shows us the strained relationship of father and son. A unbreakable friendship. And so much more.

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thehairyscreameNov 8, 2022

this and megamind released in the same year. dreamworks has no excuse for why shark tale was so bad when it released the same year as shrek 2

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AnimaDraws2DSSep 12, 2020

The action scenes are brilliant, the soundtrack and the animation are incredible! How To Train Your Dragon is very heartwarming, epic and a absolute-must-see.

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Anirudh2004Aug 4, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing movie which develops toothless nd hiccup in a believable way. Hiccup at the beginning of the movie is a person who wants to kill a dragon. But after he saves and befriends a dragon he understands that dragons are a gentle creatures. The final fight with the queen dragon was epic… Expand

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MrPajamasNov 1, 2020

When I was in the cinema on Ice Age 3, I experienced a total orgy, which I subsequently thought could have been even better if we had the opportunity to see dragons on the screen instead of dinosaurs. My wish was granted and a film came thatWhen I was in the cinema on Ice Age 3, I experienced a total orgy, which I subsequently thought could have been even better if we had the opportunity to see dragons on the screen instead of dinosaurs. My wish was granted and a film came that surpassed Ice Age 3 several times in its epic. How to Train Your Dragon is one of the best animated films ever. Right after Shrek 2, this is my favorite animator for several reasons. The animation is beautiful and there are some luxurious moments. The story is excellent and the soundtrack ... It's just masterful! Overall, this is one of the best animated films, which ranks among MUST-SEE.… Expand

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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021

one of the best movies from 2010 along with iron man 2 and toy story 3! i rate this movie a 9/10

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FenadegillerdenDec 3, 2021

İlk film. Akici ve guzel. İcime bir sicaklik getirdi. Cok eglendim. 10/10

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kameleonkichaAug 2, 2021

Concept is good but that is all. Very predictable, full of cliches, illogical acting characters(the father especially), dry dialogue, dry jokes, dry characters, cheesy dragon stuff, cheesy story. First 15 minutes of the film is quite ok, whenConcept is good but that is all. Very predictable, full of cliches, illogical acting characters(the father especially), dry dialogue, dry jokes, dry characters, cheesy dragon stuff, cheesy story. First 15 minutes of the film is quite ok, when they are introducing you to the world, u see it has potential but then the movie goes on and it falls flat. The only good thing is night fury and the initial interactions with main character (called hiccup in english i think?)… Expand

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AgentLviJul 21, 2023

Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great

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PatFlores2003Apr 29, 2022

One of the best that exist to date... recommended for all ages... Very fun and trained in every way... without a doubt it is one of the best.

The film was an amalgamation of previous/former Dreamworks works: Dreamworks put part of his workOne of the best that exist to date... recommended for all ages... Very fun and trained in every way... without a doubt it is one of the best.

The film was an amalgamation of previous/former Dreamworks works:
Dreamworks put part of his work from:
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) and Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000) in the Drama genre and also on the soundtrack.
- Deep Impact (1998) in visual effects.
- Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron (2002) in the cinematography and animation.
- Madagascar (2005) and Shrek (2001) in the Comedy genre.
- American Beauty (1999) in the romance genre and the screenplay.

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the_big_dumb0Jun 2, 2022

The animations in this movie still hold up fairly well, with only slight annoyances, particularly in hair movement. That being said, this movie is by a large margin one of the best movies Dreamworks ever released, hitting emotional highsThe animations in this movie still hold up fairly well, with only slight annoyances, particularly in hair movement. That being said, this movie is by a large margin one of the best movies Dreamworks ever released, hitting emotional highs matching that of Pixar movies. The score in this movie is also beautiful, moving, and full. The side characters are annoying, but are like that in any HTTYD content, and earn the movie an overall 9/10.… Expand

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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

It's an enjoyable movie. Some slow parts but I still liked it over all. It's good.

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CraneGotHurtFeb 6, 2023

Unironically one of my favorite movies of all time. John Powell's score is insanely good and fits really well. It's shocking that this is his first solo film and it sounds *this* good. The visuals are slightly aged but for 2010 are stillUnironically one of my favorite movies of all time. John Powell's score is insanely good and fits really well. It's shocking that this is his first solo film and it sounds *this* good. The visuals are slightly aged but for 2010 are still mostly pretty (and the sequels both look stunning). The story is simple but effective, and a good example of a hero's journey. Also, this movie is really funny. You'll get more laughs out of a movie like Kung Fu Panda, but practically every line from Gobber is great. I genuinely don't see any flaws with this movie, and recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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CrossoverMovie2Nov 16, 2022

It's got charm. It's got epicness and dragons. But the way how they did with the Annie's awards, it's just a mess to deal with.

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YafoolofaTookFeb 28, 2023

Nothing quite compares. Fun but also heartfelt movie about friendship and growing up. Great to watch with friends or family. The greatest animated film in existence.
Music is glorious.
I grew up with this movie (one of my first cinemaNothing quite compares. Fun but also heartfelt movie about friendship and growing up. Great to watch with friends or family. The greatest animated film in existence.
Music is glorious.
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ahmedsJun 25, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great movie, one of the best I've ever seen This movie deserves 10 stars It's a great movie in terms of story Music, and vocal performance But some of the side characters were a bit annoying like the twins One of the characters that I liked the most was Hiccup. I loved him and Toothless and Astrid were great characters, and Stoick was great, but the rest of the side characters were pretty average I loved the story of the friendship between Hiccup and Toothless One of the best friendships I've ever seen in movies I loved the animation, drawing, and moving in this work One of the best moments is the moments of flying, you feel as if you are the one flying and not the character, and even if I don't take too long for you, it is simply a very great work.… Expand

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