How About a Komodo?

Rating: 7/10 (25 May 2015)

How to Train Your Dragon (2010): Dir: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders / Voices: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Furguson, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse: CGI film about facing fears. Set ages ago when dragons ruled the earth. Jay Baruchel voices Hiccup whose father is disappointed that he didn't become the famed dragon slayer he became. Central plot regards Hiccup's capture, release and friendship with a small dragon. Now it is up to Hiccup to prove to his father and others that they can live amongst dragons without fear. Superbly animated with detailed dragons of all sorts of shapes and sizes. Directors Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders are backed with a humorous script that only disappoints in its predicted ending. Baruchel brings great enthusiasm and humour to Hiccup's personality. We know that he will prove himself and his father will be proud and he will win the affections of the girl, but Baruchel is quite amusing. Gerard Butler voices his father, a champion Viking who has high hopes for his son but will see his son in a whole new light by conclusion. Other characters include Craig Furguson who voices a Viking with a peg leg and a hook. America Ferrera voices the tough female character whom Hiccup is interested in. She suspects him and will become the first to befriend him after a rough start. Other characters are flat and appear more as a great animation than a broad character with a background. Beautifully animated with a predictable yet entertaining story. It is pointless fun for children that will appeal to adults as well. Score: 7 ½ / 10