How To Train Your Dragon:
Review by JAM
Review by JAM
Spoilers below!!!
Sometimes it takes someone a little different to make a change in people’s lives, and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is definitely someone different. Growing up in a Viking society in which daily attacks by dragons is the norm, Hiccup finds himself trying his best to fit in. It seems though that he is the square peg that can’t fit into the round hole, no matter how much his father, King Stoick (Gerard Butler) tries to force him. Hiccup’s life changes in one nightly raid when one of his inventions truly works (though no one believes him) and he takes down a dragon unseen by mortal eyes, and finds out things aren’t really what they seem.
Toothless, as he calls the Night Terror that he knocked from the sky, and Hiccup start learning how to coexist and protect each other as time goes on and they learn that they share a common enemy. Through what Hiccup learns from toothless, he becomes the new hero in training for the Vikings, overcoming every dragon type and obstacle thrown in his path until his final test. Unable to kill a dragon as his rite of passage, events occur that affect the dragons and the Viking society as they face an enemy almost too big to handle. Hiccup and a small group of open minded friends, led by Astrid (America Ferrera), rescue an unbelieving society, changing hearts and minds as the movie comes to its climax. How To Train Your Dragon also stars the vocal talents of Craig Ferguson, Kristin Wiig, Jonah Hill, and more and is still in theaters now.
JAMS Ink on How To Train Your Dragon
Talk about a movie with a ton of important messages and it is well done as well. How To Train Your Dragon teaches us that being different is not necessarily bad, sometimes adults really need to listen to their kids, and that disabilities may cause challenges but do not define or limit us if we do not allow them to.
Different – Hiccup never fit in, whether as the son of the Viking king, the blacksmith apprentice, or the warrior in training, something always seemed to go wrong. Sometimes it can happen with us too, where everything we seem to do is different from other people or may not succeed when we try. Too often we worry about not fitting in, even though our differences are what make a group of friends stronger. My father is the ultimate home improvement master, but I have to work really hard to keep up. On the same token, I can help my parents out with computer or other electronic issues. Even though we have different strengths, working together makes us stronger.
Listening – Hiccup learned that the dragons were just as scared of the Vikings as the Vikings were of the dragons. And there was something even bigger awaiting both of them. Yet, King Stoick never listened to his son, believing that his way was the only way, the Viking way. Stoick comes to realize his issues before it is too late, but almost loses his son due to his hard headedness. So parents, listen to your kids, you might be surprised to hear their insight.
Challenges – Hiccup’s invention strips Toothless of the ability to fly at first, but a second invention allows them to work together to overcome the challenge. Though the disability seemed to be too much, working together made them stronger and helped them learn more about each other. Hiccup also faces a disabling blow at the end of the movie, but it seems that he with time will also be alright with the help of his friends and family. Though they face challenges in this movie, working together helps strengthen bonds and abilities and allows them to overcome the challenges they face.
See this movie in the theaters if you get the chance, you will not regret the thrill ride of adventure that comes through the screen.
Jam Movie Reviews
http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com
www.hollywoodteenzine.com
Sometimes it takes someone a little different to make a change in people’s lives, and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is definitely someone different. Growing up in a Viking society in which daily attacks by dragons is the norm, Hiccup finds himself trying his best to fit in. It seems though that he is the square peg that can’t fit into the round hole, no matter how much his father, King Stoick (Gerard Butler) tries to force him. Hiccup’s life changes in one nightly raid when one of his inventions truly works (though no one believes him) and he takes down a dragon unseen by mortal eyes, and finds out things aren’t really what they seem.
Toothless, as he calls the Night Terror that he knocked from the sky, and Hiccup start learning how to coexist and protect each other as time goes on and they learn that they share a common enemy. Through what Hiccup learns from toothless, he becomes the new hero in training for the Vikings, overcoming every dragon type and obstacle thrown in his path until his final test. Unable to kill a dragon as his rite of passage, events occur that affect the dragons and the Viking society as they face an enemy almost too big to handle. Hiccup and a small group of open minded friends, led by Astrid (America Ferrera), rescue an unbelieving society, changing hearts and minds as the movie comes to its climax. How To Train Your Dragon also stars the vocal talents of Craig Ferguson, Kristin Wiig, Jonah Hill, and more and is still in theaters now.
JAMS Ink on How To Train Your Dragon
Talk about a movie with a ton of important messages and it is well done as well. How To Train Your Dragon teaches us that being different is not necessarily bad, sometimes adults really need to listen to their kids, and that disabilities may cause challenges but do not define or limit us if we do not allow them to.
Different – Hiccup never fit in, whether as the son of the Viking king, the blacksmith apprentice, or the warrior in training, something always seemed to go wrong. Sometimes it can happen with us too, where everything we seem to do is different from other people or may not succeed when we try. Too often we worry about not fitting in, even though our differences are what make a group of friends stronger. My father is the ultimate home improvement master, but I have to work really hard to keep up. On the same token, I can help my parents out with computer or other electronic issues. Even though we have different strengths, working together makes us stronger.
Listening – Hiccup learned that the dragons were just as scared of the Vikings as the Vikings were of the dragons. And there was something even bigger awaiting both of them. Yet, King Stoick never listened to his son, believing that his way was the only way, the Viking way. Stoick comes to realize his issues before it is too late, but almost loses his son due to his hard headedness. So parents, listen to your kids, you might be surprised to hear their insight.
Challenges – Hiccup’s invention strips Toothless of the ability to fly at first, but a second invention allows them to work together to overcome the challenge. Though the disability seemed to be too much, working together made them stronger and helped them learn more about each other. Hiccup also faces a disabling blow at the end of the movie, but it seems that he with time will also be alright with the help of his friends and family. Though they face challenges in this movie, working together helps strengthen bonds and abilities and allows them to overcome the challenges they face.
See this movie in the theaters if you get the chance, you will not regret the thrill ride of adventure that comes through the screen.
Jam Movie Reviews
http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com
www.hollywoodteenzine.com
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