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How To Train Your Dragon tells the story of a young Viking named Hiccup who befriends a wounded dragon. Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson and Jonah Hill provide voice talent for the 3-D animated film, which opens next March.
Will it do for scary green dragons what Shrek did for scary green ogres? We’re sure that’s what DreamWorks is hoping, but from the trailer after the jump, it’s hard to tell. The thing that made Shrek a box office smash was the fact that it was a children’s story laced with adult humor. This one seems more action-based, which could be a misstep. We’re also thrown off by the fact that Ferrera is voicing the blonde love interest. It’s like Betty Suarez has turned into Amanda Tanen overnight.
Take a look and let us know what you think.
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4 Responses
I think this movie looks good based on the trailer. I am not really into animated films per se but I like the dragons are just misunderstood message. I wouldn’t not have known that was America Ferrera’s voice frankly. I love the fact Craig Ferguson is one of the Vikings, no mistaking that voice. I’d watch the movie just for that.
This has all the oomph to make it a really big hit with the kids as well as the adults. There are special effects, a cute plot, and Craig Ferguson’s great voice! How could it do anything but make a ton of fans want to see it more than once?
It also has Gerard Butler’s grrreat voice as the Viking father. I can’t wait to see the finished movie. Gerry’s and Craig Ferguson’s voices will make it sound good. Besides I love dragon movies.
I got to see a work-in-progress version today and it was indeed full of action but not exactly something that would keep a child’s attention. Very dark, unlike most other DreamWorks movies.