Hiccup (yes, that's his name) lives in the village of Berk with his dad (the chief) and other vikings. There they eke out an existence in a harsh land, with one threat overshadowing all: dragons. The dragon attacks are frequent and devastating, and so the vikings instill in their young the knowledge and power to fight them. But Hiccup doesn't appear capable of such a thing . . . and when his invention injures a dragon, Toothless, an unlikely friendship develops. Hiccup learns some shocking truths about dragons, himself, and the real threat facing them all. Does he have the power to break tradition and reconcile foes?
This 2010 film is highly regarded (with two sequels released and a live action version coming soon). I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of some of the messages (which include friendship, empathy, love, challenging societal norms, and finding your place). The humor was okay, the animation great, and the story solid (if predictable in places). The messages were mostly good, too. Check this one out.
Rating: A-
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