"How to Train Your Dragon": We will not be pirates in the days of slaying the dragon

Tess 2022-03-19 09:01:02

The angle of choosing the subject matter of DreamWorks’ cartoons is still different from that of Pixar, who likes to play in a small format. They seem to have a more global village consciousness, such as the African continent in "Madagascar" and the "Kung Fu Panda". Chinese Kung Fu, as well as the Vikings from Northern Europe in "How to Train Your Dragon". Everyone knows that the Vikings are pirates. This is their way of making a living and becoming famous for generations. Just fishing is a bit of a waste of their sturdy physique. But in "How to Train Your Dragon", the main business of the Vikings is to train the dragon, and I really don’t know what they do after they tamed the dragon. "Pets"? Fortunately, this kind of mythical beast later became extinct. Otherwise, the evil deeds of the Viking pirates were not limited to Europe, they were enough to drive the fire-breathing dragon to conquer the world.
There are a lot of things behind the cartoons that I can’t think about. They are not meant for thinking. An eternal theme of DreamWorks’ cartoons is growth. There are various inspirational gimmicks and family viewing. While children enjoy it, adults also Don't be boring, you don't need to go to the door to smoke and chat when watching "Blurry and Big Big Wolf". Hollywood animation is very good. Although the subject matter and story are low and young, the production level and the integration of entertainment elements are by no means low, and all ages can find fun in it. For example, in this film, John Powell's music with a Nordic style, impassioned, beautiful melody, combined with the film's high-spirited theme and gorgeous pictures, it is difficult for me to listen to it, it is absolutely handed down.
Of course, the biggest selling point of "How to Train Your Dragon" is 3D, and it is different from the shameless pseudo 3D movies of "Alice in Wonderland" and "War of the Gods". This is a true 3D made with 3D technology from the early stage. If possible, I recommend watching the IMAX3D version of the movie. The majestic Nordic scenery and the heroic flying dragon battle are all very visually impactful, and even the texture and hair of the character's skin are delicate, and the production is quite sincere.
I personally think that this is the best domestically introduced account-sharing movie after "Avatar", not only in terms of its 3D effects, but also in terms of character settings, story lines and details. Although it is a seemingly heavy-tasting story about slaying the dragon, the most impressive part of "How to Train Your Dragon" is not the scenes of land, sea and air battles, but the plot of how to train the dragon boy Xiao Hiccup and the young dragon toothless boy interacting with animation. The means of portraying the eye contact and mind-to-heart communication between the two parties is full of interest and warmth. A heroic legend without any suspense, a trial story packed with a shallow violent core, and a national obscene that cuts out the true identity of the Vikings, and finally can really ripple in people’s hearts and leave some aftertaste, also Is it just the relationship between these heavens and the earth and all things that come by fate? Not only "How to Train Your Dragon", even "Avatar" is also true. When the film ended with a happy and peaceful coexistence between people and dragons as the happy ending, a burst of knowing laughter erupted from the audience along with the discussion of "building a harmonious society". At this time, how many people would feel that these were harmonized? Do you feel sad because of the loss in the heart of the beast?
It is also a DreamWorks animation work. In "How to Train Your Dragon", you can faintly see a lot of "Kung Fu Panda" discourse. As a Chinese audience, I definitely like "Kung Fu Panda" which has more cultural background and resonance. The previous "Madagascar" being left out in the Mainland also shows that the low-child stories with cultural differences cannot have enough impact on the audience. If you can't enter the emotional traps set by the creators, you can only eat eyeballs. It's just cream. But "How to Train Your Dragon" is becoming more perfect in terms of production maturity and compatibility. Not only is the content format perfect, but also the commercial brand extension. After watching such exquisite toy advertisements, I don't know how many children there are. Would dream of adopting such a toothless baby as a pet, even if it is plastic or mechanical.

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Extended Reading
  • Edythe 2021-10-20 18:58:51

    Inspired by "who listens to the bird under the crotch"

  • Johanna 2021-10-20 18:58:51

    Whoa, whoa is so good-looking, the prototype of that dragon is definitely a cat

How to Train Your Dragon quotes

  • Hiccup: [Stoick has just thrust a large battle axe into his hands] I... don't wanna fight dragons.

    Stoick: [chuckles] Oh, come on, yes you do.

    Hiccup: Rephrase: Dad, I *can't* kill dragons.

    Stoick: But you *will* kill dragons!

    Hiccup: No, I'm really, very extra sure that I *won't*.

    Stoick: It's time, Hiccup...

    Hiccup: Can you not *hear* me?

    Stoick: This is *serious*, son. When you carry this axe, you carry all of us with you. Which means, you walk like us, you talk like us, and you think like us. No more of... this!

    [gestures to all of Hiccup]

    Hiccup: [miffed] You just gestured to *all* of me.

    Stoick: Deal?

    Hiccup: This conversation is feeling very one-sided...

    Stoick: *Deal*?

    Hiccup: [sighs, giving in] Deal.

  • Gobber: [to Hiccup during dragon training] Don't worry. You're small and you're weak. That'll make you less of a target! They'll see you as sick or insane and go after the more viking-like teens instead.