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How to Train Your Dragon (Single Disc Edition) Review

My Godson and I saw this in 3-D and it was nothing short of a tear-jerker, a laugh fest and rooting for the underdog who finally wins over the non-believers & the girl of his dreams as well as his father - the person he desperately wants to impress and prove himself to more than anyone. The 3-D effects along with the color & graphics blended with rich scenery were mind blowing and I had to actually look away during some of the battle scenes (yes, it was THAT intense for me). Gerard Butler made excellent use of his scottish brough and Craig Ferguson is showing his skills as a voice-over talent. A must-have DVD for anybody of any age. Totally worth multiple watches and an excellent timeless lesson of love, friendship, persistence and courage. Two thumbs and two big toes WAY UP!!!!!!

How to Train Your Dragon (Single Disc Edition) Overview

Get ready for fire-breathing adventure on an epic scale in Dreamworks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies convention when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. But humans and dragons are supposed to be mortal enemies, not buddies, and this unlikely pair must overcome many obstacles and one ultimate challenge - to save both their worlds. So sit back and let your imagination take flight in a captivating and exhilarating thrill-ride that’s a heart-warming – and heart-pounding - “must-see for the whole family!” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood).

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How to Train Your Dragon (Single Disc Edition) Specifications

A winning mixture of adventure, slapstick comedy, and friendship, How to Train Your Dragon rivals Kung Fu Panda as the most engaging and satisfying film DreamWorks Animation has produced. Hiccup (voice by Jay Baruchel) is a failure as a Viking: skinny, inquisitive, and inventive, he asks questions and tries out unsuccessful contraptions when he's supposed to be fighting the dragons that attack his village. His father, chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), has pretty much given up on his teenage son and apprenticed him to blacksmith Gobber (Craig Ferguson). Worse, Hiccup knows the village loser hasn't a chance of impressing Astrid (America Ferrera), the girl of his dreams and a formidable dragon fighter in her own right. When one of Hiccup's inventions actually works, he hasn't the heart to kill the young dragon he's brought down. He names it Toothless and befriends it, although he's been taught to fear and loathe dragons. Codirectors and cowriters Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, who made Disney's delightful Lilo and Stitch, provide plenty of action, including vertiginous flying sequences, but they balance the pyrotechnics with moments of genuine warmth that make the viewer root for Hiccup's success. Many DreamWorks films get laughs from sitcom one-liners and topical pop culture references; as the humor in Dragon comes from the characters' personalities, it feels less timely and more timeless. Toothless chases the spot of sunlight reflected off Hiccup's hammer like a giant cat with a laser pointer; Hiccup uses his newly found knowledge (and an icky smoked eel) to defeat two small dragons--and impress the other kids. How to Train Your Dragon will be just as enjoyable 10 or 20 years from now as it is today. (Rated PG: suitable for ages 8 and older, violence, some intense action and scary dragons) --Charles Solomon

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Customer Reviews

Where's the Digital copy? - Donna Alzaga - Longview, TX
I loved the movie--- loved it so much that I ended up reading the 7 books the movie is based from. The movie is definitely "inspired" from the books and Dreamsworks was successful in crafting their own version that would fit 1 feature length film.

My gripe is that in purchasing this blu-ray, there is no digital copy. Unlike Disney/Pixar, their blu ray releases automatically comes in with a regular dvd and digital copy. Dreamworks, please step it up for your customers.

For both adults and children - Ariella Vaccarino - Los Angeles
This movie is great fun. They manage to keep even the scary moments kind of "cute" so it is not too much for young children. I really enjoyed it and so did my children.

Great movie! - Moon Flower -
I have several kids so I watch ALOT of kids movies. This was one of the best recent movies that is safe for kids. We saw it twice in theaters, and will watch it again when it comes out on dvd. Great all around movie.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010