Live-action remakeshave been the big trend of the last decade, but their results have been mixed. Disney has been the leader in popularizing this trend, which began withCinderellain 2015. Some of these films, includingThe Jungle Bookandthis year’sLilo & Stitch, are considering charming reimaginings of their original stories. However, some particularly beloved source material (e.g.Mulan) has been butchered in the live-action form,leading to mixed opinions among audiences as to the merits of these live-action films.
However, it’s clear that these live-action experiments can make big money. In fact, more than one of Disney’s modern-day remakes of classic animated films has crossed the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office.Lilo & Stitchis on pace for this possibilityas it heads into its third weekend with over $632 million wracked up already. It is no surprise that other studios want to follow Disney’s example by creating live-action remakes of their own. Now,DreamWorks is releasing a remake of one of their best-ever animated movies.
How To Train Your Dragon’s Live-Action Remake Comes Out In 1 Week
And It Is From The Same Director
DreamWorks will soon release alive-action version ofHow to Train Your Dragon. The film will return audiences to the dragon-filled Isle of Berk, presenting the Viking-inspired world helmed by the franchise’s original director, Dean DeBlois.Gerard Butler will reprise his role as Stoickwhile introducing new cast members such as Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, and Gabriel Howell. The wait is almost over, as it is coming to theaters in just one week, set for June 13.
The movie adapts the first installment of theHow to Train Your Dragonfranchise, which started in 2010. The film is based on the young readers novel series by British author Cressida Cowell, with a screenplay adapted by DeBlois, Chris Sanders, and William Davies. It later got two sequels and a spinoff TV show, showing off its success. DeBlois' return toHow to Train Your Dragonis a good sign that the new film will carry on the tradition from the previous story while also making it its own.
How To Train Your Dragon’s Original Animated Movie Is One Of The Best Animated Movies Since 2010
And Its Reviews Show That
Before seeing the live-action film, audiences should be sure to check outHow to Train Your Dragon. The movie is easily one of the best animated movies made since 2010. DreamWorks is able to transport audiences into a world that expertly blends fantasy and history, set in a dragon-filled fantastical version of the Viking time period. Through all of this, however, it maintains a true sense of heart as it follows Hiccup’s emotional journey as a seemingly timid protagonist who grows to bond with the being his community is taught to resent.
The movie is also widely critically acclaimed, still holding a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score.
How to Train Your Dragonhas become iconic in a number of ways. ItsOscar-nominated score has been among the most iconic animated soundtracks of the century, which I would argue is up there with that ofUpand other such Pixar favorites. The movie is also widely critically acclaimed, still holding a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score. Audiences love it too, and it is onIMDb’s top 250 highest-rated moviesamong users. The 2010 film laid the groundwork for what has become one of the best modern animated trilogies.
Watching The Animated How To Train Your Dragon Can Enhance The Live-Action Remake
There Will Be Changes From The Original
Though thelive-action film will update some of the original’s story elements, it is essential to watch the animated film first. As John Powell returns to his role as composer, it will be interesting to see how the score includes and adapts familiar tunes. The newHow to Train Your Dragonhas been confirmed todelve further into Astrid’s storyline, so watching the animated original could also give a sense of how that arc has evolved. But overall, the film’s technical excellence and storytelling prowess are reason enough to check it out before the live-action adaptation.
