{"id":2073,"date":"2025-07-17T18:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmbglobal.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/17\/how-how-to-train-your-dragon-recreated-the-animated\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:49:09","slug":"how-how-to-train-your-dragon-recreated-the-animated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmbglobal.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/17\/how-how-to-train-your-dragon-recreated-the-animated\/","title":{"rendered":"How \u2018How to Train Your Dragon\u2019 recreated the animated"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 2010, the animated version of \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d took the world by storm with its novel animation<\/a> style, triumphant orchestral score<\/a> and eccentric characters. The movie was promoted with dragon figurines and plushies, sold anywhere that was convenient \u2014\u00a0 much to the joy of my sister and I when we scored a Toothless and Hookfang toy from a McDonald\u2019s kids meal, which are hiding in our basement somewhere. Needless to say, this movie probably sparked a newfound fascination with dragons in all young kids, broadening their imaginations of what it would be like to live alongside this formidable species.\u00a0<\/p>\n

15 years later, the public interest in dragons still holds strong, if the popularity<\/a> of Rebecca Yarros\u2019 Empyrean series about a dragon-riding academy is any indicator. Riding off this steady momentum, we now get a live-action remake that is essentially a frame-by-frame recreation of the original \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon.\u201d The only differences are the removal of Astrid\u2019s hair color and its about 20-minute longer runtime. And although I was slightly disappointed with Astrid\u2019s lack of platinum blonde, I welcomed the extra screen time, which helped audiences better understand the storyline rather than acting as unnecessary filler.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d keeps the same premise as the original: Hiccup (Mason Thames, \u201cMonster Summer\u201d) is an unconventional viking from the village of Berk, whose inhabitants must train to slay dragons to prevent their homes and livestock from getting pilfered. Shortly after starting dragon slaying camp, Hiccup befriends Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, who teaches him about the dragon\u2019s intelligence and loyalty rather than their supposed danger. He also learns about their weaknesses, allowing him to defeat dragons in the camp without resorting to violence, surprising his peers and frustrating his love interest, Astrid (Nico Parker, \u201cBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\u201d). As the human and dragon worlds hang in delicate balance due to the continuous fighting, Hiccup must then decide whether to make peace with the dragons or follow the viking tradition of dragon slaying.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, this is a heartfelt story about being different, yearning for acceptance and staying true to one\u2019s values. The original animated film struck a chord with elementary school me, since I was figuring out the complications of moving schools and entering friend groups at the time. The same uncertain coming-of-age energy still resonates with me today, as I navigate relationships in college, move to a new city for a summer job and plan for life post-graduation. Overall, I was excited to see this nostalgic storyline in live-action, and the film did not disappoint with the level of emotion and passion played out by the characters.<\/p>\n