Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders have done it again. The directing duo that brought Disney "Lilo & Stitch", has now made a brilliant film for Dreamworks. In similar fashion to their previous work, we have an unlikely human creature friendship. They have a real talent for making unusual animals that are both parts frightening and adorable. They also take some tired storytelling tropes and do it with such likable characters that you forgive the clichés.
What keeps me from rating this as high as most is the underwhelming ending and the tired, predictable story beats.
If you ever get the chance to watch this film in theatres in 3D, do not hesitate. The movie is beautiful in animation and in music. It is a delight for the eyes and ears.
The movie has a lot of grit to it. It is not toothless.
What keeps me from rating this as high as most is the underwhelming ending and the tired, predictable story beats.
If you ever get the chance to watch this film in theatres in 3D, do not hesitate. The movie is beautiful in animation and in music. It is a delight for the eyes and ears.
The movie has a lot of grit to it. It is not toothless.