Honestly, I was expecting this movie to be one of those I like, but could have been better if the characters were expanded upon and the storyline was improved. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The story centers around a young Viking-in-training named Hiccup (because it is thought that ugly names scare away bad spirits). He is undoubtedly the scrawniest of his kind; he can’t even wield a sword without it being too heavy for him. One problem that his village (which is conveniently located on the side of a cliff by the ocean) has is that it has a very severe pest problem—dragons. This society prides itself on its dragon killing and the individual’s strength to be able to repel the beasts. Considering Hiccup is rather tiny, he is often ridiculed for not being all that a Viking should. Enter Toothless. He is what is referred to in the movie as a “night fury.” The pair bond over some time, and then the movie proceeds like a rolling stone down a steep mountain.
One aspect of the movie that I rather enjoyed was the animation. It is almost as if each individual hair is moving on the character’s heads. The dragons themselves have a beautiful design and come in many shapes and sizes (Dreamworks created many different species of dragons for this movie). It is difficult to come across a computer animated movie that has such a mix of pleasant characterizations, breathtaking cinematography, and convincing storyline. At first, they introduce Hiccup. Then, they make a connection between him and the dragon. This serves as a bridge between the audience and the characters. I did not expect to feel such a strong connection to Toothless, but it was welcomed. This made the rest of the movie an amazing ride that brought both thrills and laughs. Whether it was through the camera angles and shots of impressively realistic fire and water animations, or the beautifully crafted flying sequences, the movie seemed to hit home for me and the people that I was with.
Considering Dreamworks last couple of movies, this is a pleasant break from the usual storyline and should appeal to young and old and everything in between. Witty and clever scripts, fantastic characters, and a memorable bond between the audience and the movie are just some of the things you have to look forward to when going to see this movie. While it is full of funny moments and great action, it still leaves room for the good old lesson in the end of each of these types of movies: hatred, terror, and death are all caused and promoted by simple misunderstandings. This movie is like watching the last bit of paint dry on an ancient Norse depiction of their myths and legends.
By Kulguy
Notes:
*When you watch the movie, look out for some foreshadowing that you will only understand in the end…
*I also did not watch the movie in 3D...3D is stupid and a waste of time. Don't waste your money.
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