How to Train Your Dragon *****

[NV Whino]

How to Train Your Dragon
(2010) PG
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: He must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it. So, he befriends the beast -- which he names Toothless -- much to the chagrin of his warrior father in this Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated adaptation of Cressida Cowell's children's book.
Genre: Children & Family Movies, Movies for ages 8 to 10, Movies for ages 11 to 12, Movies based on children's books, Family Features, Family Adventures, Family Feature Animation, Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Availability: DVD and Blu-ray

Wonderful animation and a good story. The lighting and surface mapping really make this film. I was involved in conventional animation in another lifetime, and then did some of the first computer animation. All I can say is, you've come a long way, baby. I'm really sorry I missed this one in the theatres in 3-D. I think it probably stands up well to 3-D.

[ejpoeta]

1. i took the kids to see this in the theater and it was pretty good. not 3d but in the theater.

usually we just go to drive in. they really liked it. it's a cute movie. i would recommend.