I wouldn't call it top 250 worthy, but it certainly does the job as a cute, family orientated movie.

Rating: 7/10 (24 January 2011)

(Credit IMDb) Long ago up North on the Island of Berk, the young Viking, Hiccup, wants to join his town's fight against the dragons that continually raid their town. However, his macho father and village leader, Stoik the Vast, will not allow his small, clumsy, but inventive son to do so. Regardless, Hiccup ventures out into battle and downs a mysterious Night Fury dragon with his invention, but can't bring himself to kill it. Instead, Hiccup and the dragon, whom he dubs Toothless, begin a friendship that would open up both their worlds as the observant boy learns that his people have misjudged the species. But even as the two each take flight in their own way, they find that they must fight the destructive ignorance plaguing their world
How to Train Your Dragon was a cute Animated movie, and considering the fact I'm picky on animated movies, that is a big compliment. However, how on earth did this get into the top 250? It's like Toy Story 3, clearly inferior to the first two, yet it gets voted in. Criticism aside, I really liked the story in this one. For starters, the name "Hiccup" for a lead is ingenious, and Baruchel performs the voice well. The relationship with the Dragon is what obviously makes the movie though. It's cute, believable, and a good story for the kids to get into. Also thought the ending was heart-felt, and well told. It's enjoyable as a movie viewing experience, but it's not as good as people like you to believe it is, in my opinion.
Bottom line. I enjoyed this, I really did. It's cute, harmless, and it passed the time perfectly. Who knows, if more enjoyable ones come out like this is the animated genre, I might just get back into them like I used too. Don't expect a masterpiece, and you'll have a good time. Recommended
7/10