Movie How to Train Your Dragon | $19,007,585
According to Cinemadrame News Agency, How to Train Your Dragon is a critically acclaimed American animated fantasy film released in 2010 by DreamWorks Animation. Based on the book series by Cressida Cowell, this movie captivated audiences worldwide with its breathtaking animation, thrilling action sequences, and a deeply emotional story about friendship, courage, and understanding.
Distributor and Producers: The film was distributed by Paramount Pictures (for its theatrical run) and produced by DreamWorks Animation. Key producers included Bonnie Arnold, with Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders serving as executive producers, who also directed and co-wrote the film.
Plot and Storyline: Set in the mythical Viking village of Berk, where dragon fighting is a way of life, the story centers on Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a scrawny and awkward teenager who doesn’t fit the mold of a traditional Viking dragon slayer. Instead of killing dragons, Hiccup invents contraptions to trap them. After downing a rare, elusive Night Fury dragon, he finds himself unable to kill the creature. He secretly befriends the dragon, whom he names Toothless, and through their unlikely bond, Hiccup discovers that everything his village thought they knew about dragons was wrong. The film explores themes of overcoming prejudice, embracing differences, and finding one’s true strength by challenging established norms.
Main Cast (Voice Actors):
- Jay Baruchel as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
- Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
- Craig Ferguson as Gobber the Belch
- America Ferrera as Astrid Hofferson
- Jonah Hill as Snotlout Jorgenson
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs Ingerman
- T.J. Miller as Tuffnut Thorston
- Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut Thorston
Technical Crew:
- Directors: Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
- Writers: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois, and Will Davies (screenplay), based on the book by Cressida Cowell
- Music by: John Powell
Critical Reception: How to Train Your Dragon received universal critical acclaim, with many praising it as a landmark in animated filmmaking. Critics lauded its stunning visuals, particularly the flight sequences, its compelling and emotional story, the nuanced character development, and John Powell’s soaring musical score. It holds an exceptional 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 79 out of 100 on Metacritic, signifying “generally favorable reviews.”
Awards and Accolades: The film garnered numerous nominations and awards, cementing its place as one of the best animated films of its time:
The film’s success also led to a highly successful franchise, including two more acclaimed sequels and multiple television series.
Academy Award Nominations: Nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Annie Awards: It dominated the 38th Annie Awards, winning 10 awards, including Best Animated Feature, Best Directing, Best Writing, Best Character Animation, and Best Music.
Golden Globe Award Nomination: Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film.
