How to Train Your Dragon: Legends
How to Train Your Dragon: Legends

How to Train Your Dragon: Legends

2010Movie57 minEnglish

How to Train Your Dragon: Legends is a DVD package that includes the shorts Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon, Gift of the Night Fury, and Book of Dragons. The first release that came out only contained Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon and Book of Dragon. A later version, titled How to Train Train Your Dragon: The Complete Shorts Collection, includes Dawn of the Dragon Racers.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users93%
Director: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBloisGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Hiccup, a young Viking who doesn't quite fit in with his tribe's fierce warrior culture, finds an unlikely friend in Toothless, a dragon he injures and then nurses back to health. As Hiccup learns more about dragons, he begins to question his village's long-held beliefs about the creatures. He must find a way to bridge the gap between humans and dragons, ultimately proving that coexistence is possible.

Critical Reception

How to Train Your Dragon was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its stunning animation, heartfelt story, and engaging characters. Critics lauded its emotional depth and the unique relationship between Hiccup and Toothless, calling it one of DreamWorks Animation's finest achievements. Audiences were equally captivated by its blend of humor, action, and touching themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its breathtaking animation and visual spectacle.
  • Commended for its surprisingly emotional and mature storytelling.
  • Hailed as a classic family film with broad appeal.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved 'How to Train Your Dragon,' praising its beautiful animation, compelling story about friendship and overcoming prejudice, and its relatable characters. Many found it to be a heartwarming and exciting adventure for all ages, with particular appreciation for the bond between Hiccup and Toothless.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. Won numerous other awards including the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers consulted with an actual dog behaviorist to help choreograph the movements and interactions between Hiccup and Toothless, aiming to make their bond feel as realistic and emotionally resonant as possible.

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