Honestly, a lot of folks were excited about the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. I mean, the animated one was just so good — it had heart, adventure, and those flying scenes with Toothless? Pure magic. So now that the new version’s finally here, people are kind of unsure how to feel. Some say it looks amazing, and yeah, the CGI dragon moments are definitely cool. But others feel like it’s just not the same. Like, it’s missing that spark the original had.
Some reviews mention that while the story sticks close to the original, the emotion doesn't hit the same. Maybe it’s just harder to capture that magic when you turn something animated into something real.
Toothless Looks Cool, But Something Feels Off
One thing fans keep talking about is Toothless — because let’s be real, that dragon was the heart of the movie. In the live-action version, the effects team did a solid job making him look believable, but not too scary. Still, people say he’s not as lovable. Maybe it’s the facial expressions not landing quite right or just nostalgia for the cartoon version.
Also, the actors playing Hiccup and Astrid are doing their best, but for people who grew up on the animated ones, it’s tough to connect the same way. There’s nothing really bad about it — it’s just... different.
Should You Watch It?
If you’re a huge fan of the original, it might take a bit to adjust to this version. But it’s not a terrible remake or anything. In fact, it’s got some really strong moments — especially the flying scenes, which still give you chills.
It’s probably great for people new to the story, or for younger viewers who didn’t grow up with the older films. But if you’re hoping to feel that same emotional punch from the original trilogy, you might walk away feeling a little underwhelmed.
