This is definitely a shift away from what 2010’sHow to Train Your Dragonoffers.
Plus, the visuals of the movie are much brighter and more vivid.
The sky is particularly blue, and the forest is especially green.
Everything is turned up to 10 in the originalHow to Train Your Dragon.
By transitioning from animation to live-action, the movie inevitably becomes scarier.
The dragons are not just adorable cartoons, but are huge creatures facing off against real humans.
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Even in the trailer, audiences can see that the dragons are more intimidating.
Really, audiences shouldwantto be spooked by the dragons.
How to Train Your Dragonbeing in live-action also means the film has to feel more serious.
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How to Train Your Dragonbeing in live-action also means the film has to feel more serious.
The movie must take itself seriously, so audiences do too.
Where Toothless and Astrid are new friends, Stoick is family.
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Their dynamic has higher stakes and more history attached.
Audiences won’t just be worried about their lives, but about their relationship as well.
Therefore, the film’s more stark ambiance forces audiences to really believe in the stakes.
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The original movie is definitely more catered towards children with its accessible animation style and funny dialogue.
The same story will be told, but in a more action-packed and refreshing way.
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