![]() ![]() It's a conventional tale about a boy and his dog (alien, whale, creature du jour) that we've seen aplenty, but I think kids will be dazzled by what they see-as will the jaded adults, thanks to the beautifully rendered animation (well worth viewing in 3D if you can). The latest animated feature from Dreamworks ( Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda) is based on the first book in a celebrated series by Cressida Cowell. When Dragon eventually finds its wings-along with its heart-it soars. I feared the whole movie would be as numbingly busy and confusing. All the while our protagonist (a boy named Hiccup) cynically provides commentary with a crash course on the various characters and breeds of dragons-the introductions come so fast amid the dark lighting and shaky "camera" movement, it leaves you wondering which Viking or dragon he's referring to as they run/fly by. ![]() They're among the most chaotic ever seen in an animated feature, as Scottish-accented Vikings bellow and grunt while warding off a full-scale night attack on their village by flying fire-breathing dragons. Brace yourself for the first 10 minutes of How to Train Your Dragon. ![]()
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