A nice film

Rating: 7/10 (15 May 2010)

I never really think too much about symbolism in films, but I am sure 'how to train your dragon' has a few life affirming messages.
It is an animated story that follows the story of Hiccup who is a fairly weedy young viking. His father is the head of the village who are fighting Dragons who regularly come and plunder the village. Hiccup performs terribly during the Dragon attacks, but manages to score a lucky hit on the most fearsome Night Fury dragon which he sees land in a nearby jungle. He goes off to finish off the dragon the next day and gain some credibility within the village, but ends up befriending it.
The story moves on from here and is very enjoyable. It isn't too long and there isn't any baggy bits. Very enjoyable.