Amazing On All Fronts

Rating: 8/10 (30 March 2010)

I have seen most of the Pixar/CGI-style family movies that have been considered "very good" by popular opinion and I must say that "How to Train You Dragon" may very well be one of the best.
Whether you are male or female, young or old, I believe that this picture will appeal to you. The action is very solid throughout the movie. The outline of the film is described early on and everything flows at a wonderful pace through the duration of the film.
The plot is also one of the best things about this movie. I really like the idea of a nobody telling all of the big shots that they "have it all wrong". Hiccup's character progression is done superbly throughout the story. He changes immensely, but it all makes a lot of sense.
This movie does not lack action in it's conclusion either. The final battle against the massive queen is reminiscent to a final battle in a video game. She is so big and powerful that she seems unstoppable.
If you are privileged enough to see this in 3D, you will be treated to some great 3D action. I've seen four or five movies in 3D now, including Avatar, and without doubt, this takes advantage of the new 3D technology over anything else that I have seen.
This movie has heart, compassion, intelligence, action, humor, and a terrific plot. One of the best animated family movies I've seen in quite some time.