by Rody » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:33 pm
I caught most of the movie again on FX yesterday. Although I don't love How To Train Your Dragon like I originally did, I still get a kick out of it. The characters are well handled, the plot moves at a good, brisk pace, and the soundtrack is a delight to listen to within the film and by itself. What I really like about the film, however, is the animation quality. Dreamworks has gotten incredibly good at capturing subtle, lifelike details in their films - from basic skin texture, to hair & clothing rustling in the breeze, to simple gestures and weight-shifting that breathe life into the characters. Toothless alone makes the film worth watching with his numerous expressions and his humorous ability to turn from frightening to adorable in a split-second.
The animation is the primary reason I'm looking forward to How To Train Your Dragon 2; plus I am very eager to see how the reunited family dynamic will play out.