The live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon manages to hold it's own and be one of the better live action remakes!
The story line in this film was the same as the original, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it, I say. I did like how they managed to add a lot more characterization to Stoick, Astrid, and Snotlout (I was not expecting him to get a lot more character development so that was a nice surprise.) Astrid's character felt more fleshed out in version IMO, as did Stoick, and these are things that the live action film improved on in the original IMO.
The acting in this movie was great. Mason Thmaes acted his butt off as Hiccup, he did a great job at making the character his own, while making sure he wasn't trying to copy the original animated version too much. Casting Geard Butler as Stoick again was easily the best decision that this film made. Nico Parker did a much better job than I expected. She was a huge standout as well. Nick Frost was pitch perfect casting as Gobber also.
The visual effects in this film looked perfect. In a time where they are a mixed bag, they looked spectacular in this film, and the budget was less on this film than what I would've thought. Other films should take inspiration from this movie.
My only complaint with this movie, is that I wish the film's humor had landed better. They had a few good scenes that I laughed at, but it was too bad they didn't always hit it. But, it still doesn't take away from how good this movie was!
Out of 4 stars I would give it...
3.5 out of 4 stars
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