Great movie...so-so 3D

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2010)

I loved the movie, but the 3D was not worth it. First the movie. I thought it was a very touching movie. A young boy who wants to prove himself as a viking, but he is kind of screw up that is always an embarrassment to his father. I think anyone who has had a beloved pet will love this movie. The bond Hiccup forms with the dragon is very sweet. The supporting characters are nothing special. I love Kristen Wiig, but her character is so lame that anyone could have voiced the part. Craig Ferguson is the only standout in his role.
Now for the 3D. There is only one flying scene in the movie that had me go "Wow!", but the rest of the movie did not benefit from the 3D. If I am going to pay that much extra for a ticket, I want to be amazed throughout the movie. Maybe it is the technology, or the theater, or the particular pair of glasses I wore. I thought the scenes appeared mostly out of focus. My glasses kept picking up on the glare from the Exit signs and the aisle lighting. I saw it at a quality theater. Not worth the extra cost.