How To Train Your Dragon (Dreamworks, 2010)
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Late to this party, but I think the same thing every time my girls watch it. Tootless looks like he could be right out of the Stitch universe. I know Sanders directed both, but come on, a little too similar in my book.
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PS: I absolutely adore this flick. Easily among my top ten from this year.
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I also thought Toothless was more dog like, with his tail wagging, sitting obediently, going a bit nuts when he saw
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This is basically my excuse. Dreamworks animation is too inconsistent to waste on a theater viewing when you have to get a babysitter. But we put it in our Netflix queue and gave it a fair shot and loved it. If DW could push themselves to push this type of movie more, audiences would grow to enjoy them more and we would have less big-name voice actor/pop culture reference type flicks.
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This is basically my excuse. Dreamworks animation is too inconsistent to waste on a theater viewing when you have to get a babysitter. But we put it in our Netflix queue and gave it a fair shot and loved it. If DW could push themselves to push this type of movie more, audiences would grow to enjoy them more and we would have less big-name voice actor/pop culture reference type flicks.
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i watched this last week. loved it. had a great story and superb visuals.
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I generally don't appreciate the score of movies until after several viewings and that was true for How to Train Your Dragon as well.
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This is basically my excuse. Dreamworks animation is too inconsistent to waste on a theater viewing when you have to get a babysitter. But we put it in our Netflix queue and gave it a fair shot and loved it. If DW could push themselves to push this type of movie more, audiences would grow to enjoy them more and we would have less big-name voice actor/pop culture reference type flicks.
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It hasn't been mentioned much in the last couple of pages of this thread, but in addition to the "great story and superb visuals" I'd like to put in a plug for the score. It really worked well with most of the movie and with some of the aerial sequences, such as "Romantic Flight", it was excellent.
I generally don't appreciate the score of movies until after several viewings and that was true for How to Train Your Dragon as well.
I generally don't appreciate the score of movies until after several viewings and that was true for How to Train Your Dragon as well.
I really really liked it right at the end of the movie when
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The end song is nice too, high pace, high energy.
I liked the score right from the beginning.
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*I don't think of the Aardman films as Dreamworks movies.
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Checking out that list I'm surprised at the number of Dreamworks animated movies I like. I really enjoyed Spirit in the theaters, of course Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar. Over the Hedge, Flushed Away and Sinbad were fun, IMO.
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[For the record, I share my abode with two cats as well as a horde of wild critters outside the windows, ranging from chipmunks and mountain chickadees to bobcats, deer and mountain lions. (Had to slow my bicycle a few days ago to wait for a herd of elk to cross the road.)]
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Finally saw this tonight. By FAR Dreamworks Animation's masterpiece, and a great movie throughout.
I knew I was hooked when I was totally caught up in the whole world. The look of the Vikings, the organic quality of the village, the excellent stage action sequences, and the many small character moments littered throughout as well.
It looks like the movie really took advantage of the 3D environment, moreso than Toy Story 3. Kicking myself for missing this in theaters, but overall this was grand entertainment. And free from the snarky, ironic, pop-culture laden proclivities that Dreamworks Animation is unfortunately often saddled with.
Great movie overall.
I knew I was hooked when I was totally caught up in the whole world. The look of the Vikings, the organic quality of the village, the excellent stage action sequences, and the many small character moments littered throughout as well.
It looks like the movie really took advantage of the 3D environment, moreso than Toy Story 3. Kicking myself for missing this in theaters, but overall this was grand entertainment. And free from the snarky, ironic, pop-culture laden proclivities that Dreamworks Animation is unfortunately often saddled with.
Great movie overall.
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Did anyone "feel" the part where
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I felt the speed, like I was right there, great sequence; got my adrenaline up. Did it feel even better in 3D?
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I finally watched this on blu tonight. Just an absolutely wonderful movie. Truly one of the best movies I've seen recently and I would definitely put it in my top 5 animated movies. I'm a huge fan of Pixar but this easily rivals Pixar's best and beats many of their efforts.
Not like it really matters, but it's a shame this didn't win the best animated Oscar. Like I said, I'm a huge Pixar fan, but I couldn't get through Toy Story 3. I made it about halfway and turned it off. I just couldn't get into it and felt that I'd seen the same thing twice before, but done much better in the prior 2 movies. Dragon grabbed me from the start and never let go. I loved everything about it. I hardly ever say this, but I can't wait for the sequel. Oh, and I think Toothless is one of the best animated characters of all time.
Not like it really matters, but it's a shame this didn't win the best animated Oscar. Like I said, I'm a huge Pixar fan, but I couldn't get through Toy Story 3. I made it about halfway and turned it off. I just couldn't get into it and felt that I'd seen the same thing twice before, but done much better in the prior 2 movies. Dragon grabbed me from the start and never let go. I loved everything about it. I hardly ever say this, but I can't wait for the sequel. Oh, and I think Toothless is one of the best animated characters of all time.
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Don't think this is worthy of a new thread, but does anyone know anything about the direct-to-DVD/BD release next week? According to the YouTube link below, the run times are 22 min and 18 minutes.
DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of Night Fury
New! The Dragons are back in the exciting next chapter to the Academy Award®-nominated film, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. The epic story of Hiccup and Toothless continues as they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons. Explosive action and fire-breathing excitement collide in this exhilarating story.
Dragons: Book of Dragons
New! So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
Trailer:
DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of Night Fury
New! The Dragons are back in the exciting next chapter to the Academy Award®-nominated film, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. The epic story of Hiccup and Toothless continues as they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons. Explosive action and fire-breathing excitement collide in this exhilarating story.
Dragons: Book of Dragons
New! So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
Trailer: