How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Director: Dean DeBlois
Writers: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Mason Thames — Hiccup Nico Parker — Astrid Gerard Butler — Stoick Nick Frost — Gobber
Iconic Frames
Hiccup & Toothless
Stoick
Astrid
Quick Verdict
✅ What Works: Dragon-flight spectacle; warm father–son beats; John Powell’s themes soar in live-action.
❌ What Doesn’t: Familiar story beats; some daylight CGI feels too clean.
🎯 Best For: Fans wanting nostalgia with big-screen scale.
On Berk, a young Viking bonds with a Night Fury, challenging tradition and forging a bond that could change the world.
Dean DeBlois returns to Berk with heart and thunder. Mason Thames brings soft edges to Hiccup while Butler’s gravitas lands. The remake hits familiar beats, but the sky-swoops and creature intimacy are big-screen worthy—comfort food done with craft.
My Rating:
3.5/5
Trivia Corner
- DreamWorks’ first live-action feature; Dean DeBlois returns to write/direct. 3
- Bill Pope served as cinematographer. 4
- Released June 13, 2025 (US). 5
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Labels: #MovieReview, #Trailer, Fantasy, Adventure, Live-Action, Dean DeBlois, Mason Thames, Nico Parker, 2025, English, USA
