HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON opened here a couple months ago. We finally caught up with it and I’m glad we did. The plot is straight-forward: a Viking village faces constant attacks by dragons. The entire populace is obsessed with battling the the dragons. All, except a geeky boy named “Hiccup.” He’s the son of the fierce Viking leader. And, his father is disappointed in the boy’s small stature and interest in science (rather than battle). Hiccup finds a wounded dragon, repairs its broken wing, and they forge a bond. As Hiccup learns to understand dragons, he comes to realize that the Vikings are mistaken in their mindless battling of the creatures. I liked the story and the dazzling 3-D graphics. If this movie slipped past your radar like it did mine, check it out on Netflix or cable. GRADE: B
It was plenty of fun without 3-D too. Along with everything else, I enjoyed the clever dialogue.
I went in with low expectations, Evan. But the graphics and the storyline exceeded my hopes. Very enjoyable!
But would it be any fun on a 34″ TV?
Sure, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON would be worth watching on a 34″ TV, Patti. But maybe you should talk to Phil about upgrading to HDTV. (George the Tempter is at it again!) I liked the movie’s sub-plot about fathers and sons.
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The airlines couldn’t care less about customer service, Rick. That’s one of the reasons I seldom travel anymore.
Another pleasant surprise. Now that you can do anything inthe movies, filmmakers with genuine imagination give us good times like this.
You’re right, Dan. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON was a pleasant surprise.