Fly away... with dragons!

Rating: 10/10 (23 April 2010)

"How to Train Your Dragon" is quite possibly my favorite film of the year thus far. With an intriguing plot, lovable characters, and 3D effects that quite literally make you sit on the edge of your seat, this is a cinematic experience that is NOT to be missed. I won't go in to extravagant detail, because I'm afraid that doing so will conjure a spoiler or two. So, let summarize HTTYD in two words:
Absolutely incredible.
If you like the films Dreamworks produces, then you owe it to yourself to drop a few bucks to watch this. Even if you aren't the biggest fan of Shrek or Dreamworks' other notable characters and movies, you *still* owe it to yourself to catch this film before it leaves the theater. What I assumed would be a dinky little kids' movie was SO much more than that. The animation may seem a bit 'kiddish' to some, but trust me. Ten minutes in to the movie, and you will be h-o-o-k-e-d. Jay Baruchel does a great job providing the voice for Hiccup (the movie's main protagonist), but in my opinion, Gerard Butler stole the show. Bar none. I've been a fan of Gerard since I watched "300" - he plays a Leonidas-type character in HTTYD, as the 'chieftain' I suppose you could call it of the Vikings -, and he does a phenomenal job here. For that matter, every man and women who provide voices for this movie pull off astounding performances. They should be proud of themselves.
It may sound like I'm exaggerating, but I can assure you, I'm not. This movie touched my *soul* - and that, my friends, hasn't happened in a very long time.
This is my first written review on IMDb, and I hope you gained something from it. "How To Train Your Dragon" is a movie that is not to be missed. Take your kids, take your girlfriend/boyfriend, take your spouse, or take your grandma! Go see this movie today if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.