How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost
Directed by: Dean DeBlois
He was born to slay dragons. He chose to fly with one.In this emotionally rich and visually ambitious live-action adaptation, young Hiccup (Mason Thames) is a misfit Viking who defies tradition by befriending the most feared creature in the sky: a Night Fury named Toothless. As their bond deepens, both boy and beast challenge a world built on fear, violence, and legacy.
With sweeping landscapes, tactile production design, and stunning CGI, the film retells DreamWorks’ beloved animated story with grounded realism and new emotional nuance. Toothless, reimagined with breathtaking detail, steals every scene with silent expression and fierce loyalty.
Hiccup’s relationship with his father, Stoick (Gerard Butler), carries heavier dramatic weight this time around, and Astrid (Nico Parker) shines as a more layered companion and future leader. Director Dean DeBlois brings back the soul of the original — but casts it in shadow, exploring deeper consequences and subtler character arcs.
As battle looms between Vikings and dragons, Hiccup must choose between legacy and compassion — and in doing so, reshape the fate of two worlds.
Shot with grandeur and intimacy, this reimagining favors natural textures, softer performances, and mythic tones over comedy and color. It’s a more somber tale, but still soars when it matters most.
Rating: 7.0/10 – A faithful and heartfelt adaptation that trades wonder for weight. While lacking the charm of the original, it delivers emotional resonance, stunning visuals, and a dragon that still takes your breath away.
“You don’t win by killing what you fear. You win by understanding it.”
