The answer? A resounding yes, complete with fire, friendship and more emotional resonance than anyone probably signed up for.
For starters, let us talk casting. Mason Thames brings a charming awkwardness to Hiccup, staying true to the character’s scrappy, inventive spirit. Nico Parker’s Astrid? Fierce with a capital F, making her scenes pop with strength and subtle wit. And yes, Gerard Butler is back as Stoick, because sometimes the universe does give out small blessings.
Visually majestic, emotionally grounded
Critics will no doubt emerge from their dragon-proof bunkers to say it is “unnecessary” or “lacking the charm of animation.” But no live-action remake was ever going to satisfy everyone. What this one does is respect the original while confidently telling the story in a new format. That alone makes it far superior to most of its genre peers (yes, Lilo & Stitch, this is directed at you).
And yet, for all its visual bravado, the heart of the story never gets lost. The emotional core about unlikely friendship, defying tradition and finding strength in vulnerability lands with as much weight as ever. It is a story with wings and a soul.
It is no secret that Hollywood loves a good remake... and an easy profit. But this film does not feel like a studio boardroom churned it out. DeBlois’ return as writer-director brings a sense of authorial care rarely seen in reboots. The film breathes sincerity. It wants to honour the world it is rebuilding and that care shows in every frame.
Whether it is a long-time fan revisiting Berk or someone walking in fresh, the film works across the board. It is thrilling, funny, heartfelt and surprisingly thoughtful for a movie involving fire-breathing reptiles.
Of course, there will be naysayers. Some will say the animated version “just had more charm”. Others will nitpick the minor character redesigns or wish that one line had stayed exactly the same. But if a remake tries to please everyone, it ends up pleasing no one. Thankfully, this film stays grounded in what matters and flies above the noise.
It entertains, it moves and most importantly, it respects its audience, both old and new.
CAST: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison
PLOT: 8/10
ACTING: 7/10
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