This is a great movie. If a certain other animated film from 2010 didn’t exist this would be my favorite animated film of the year. It tells a story that has been told many, many times before. A young misfit tries to change who he is to fit into his father’s ideal version of him. The film actually grapples with a lot of issues like this where Hiccup must choose between disappointing himself or disappointing his father. The film never makes this decision into an easy choice and we actually see the growth and change that occurs in his character throughout the film. Of course this is a kid’s film and it isn’t all serious decisions and heartbreak. This movie is a lot of fun. Dragons flying around, vikings fighting them, and a solid dose of comedy all add to the already great mix of themes this film has. In addition to this it has a great cast with Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
Off The Edge Productions 