I've ripped on Dreamworks for using gags that were crawling rather than running and leading an "okay"-parade after the succes of the first few Shrek movies (aside from the ones with Aardman), but I really love this one and hope there'll be more like it.
It looks great, of course. Every design helps the world with it's identity. The dragons make sense as animals and the expressions work, but what really makes this movie is that it actually has a story and characters to care for and treats themes like 'family' and 'being different' without ever seeming forced, repetitive or narmful, even to a cynic like me. If you believe Dreamworks ran out of steam, watch this. Otherwise I assume I didn't have to tell you to.
Thank you Dreamworks
I've ripped on Dreamworks for using gags that were crawling rather than running and leading an "okay"-parade after the succes of the first few Shrek movies (aside from the ones with Aardman), but I really love this one and hope there'll be more like it.
It looks great, of course. Every design helps the world with it's identity. The dragons make sense as animals and the expressions work, but what really makes this movie is that it actually has a story and characters to care for and treats themes like 'family' and 'being different' without ever seeming forced, repetitive or narmful, even to a cynic like me. If you believe Dreamworks ran out of steam, watch this. Otherwise I assume I didn't have to tell you to.