This is fairly considerable when compared to the 1977 films ownRotten Tomatoesscore of 56%.
Extensive use of closeup shots also frequently keeps his more cartoonish features out of frame.
But perhaps the best changes of all are those made to the films protagonists, Pete and Elliot.
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These revisions ground both characters while also emphasizing the movies theme of finding your own family.
Thats not to say thatPetes Dragonwasnt ultimately successful.
ButAlice Through the Looking Glassmade almost $150 million more thanPetes Dragonin the same yeardespite getting far worse reviews.
The stark difference in box office returns betweenPeteandAlicecan easily lead to one of two conclusions.
Fortunately for DreamWorks and Universal,How to Train Your Dragonisnt likely to experience either of those problems.
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This could mean great things for the films critical success if it can incorporate the right lessons fromPetes Dragon.
The trailers seem to depictHow to Train Your Dragonas a shot-for-shot remake, but that isnt necessarily the case.
Their bond reveals new insights about dragons and transforms Viking society’s understanding of these creatures.
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