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Post by mentalguru on May 8, 2010 16:24:17 GMT -5
OhgodyouguysIsawittodayanditisawesome.
-Takes deep breath from fangirlism-
Yeah. It was pretty cool, and better then a lot of Pixar films.
Sure the big bad is still
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a dragon,
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but the movie was still about challenging preconceptions among other things.
Very cool movie.
I'm going to watch it again if I can, I can't wait until the DVD comes out!
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Post by sgtyayap on May 8, 2010 16:36:31 GMT -5
I heard about it. Certainly sounds more appealing than Up ever did.
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Post by Bampot on May 8, 2010 19:05:46 GMT -5
Yay! I'm not the only one here who's obsessed! I agree that it's a lot better than many Pixar films and I really think it's going to take home best animation this year. I'm proud of Dreamworks, for once. I regret not buying a plush toy at Wal-Mart when they were only $15. They're all around $30 online now. The Night Fury is $75 They're still playing it at one of the local theaters an I'm thinking about seeing it one last time this week.
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Post by mentalguru on May 9, 2010 6:43:24 GMT -5
I heard about it. Certainly sounds more appealing than Up ever did. Pfft, If HTTYD and Up were in a fighting ring and their relative strengths and fighting ability depended on how fantastic their stories and movies were Up wouldn't last half way into the first round. Heck, I'd wager Up would faint and die of utter fright just from LOOKING at HTTYD. Bampot: Yes, it definitly desrves an Oscar, for real. I'll probably wait... -looks at Sulley toy- oh like years until I get merchandise. But honestly it was a great movie and I think I might get the book its based upon- also a big deal, I didn't know there was a book before hand but when I do I usually try to read it first (because I know I usually wouldn't bother after seeing the movie if I didn't, this time seems to be an excepetion). But yes, I also adored the 'bromance' between Hiccup's father and teacher. It was kind of sweet in its own way. Especially with how they were working in the big battle together. Plus how Hiccup's relationship with his father was played out was also great. Very realistic that his father didn't take kindly to the idea of being kind to dragons and so reacted in anger (and partial fear?)- hating dragons to him was an intregal part of being a Viking, and obviously parents don't always take kindly to long and time held beliefs being challenged (and even less so when it's their own children). But it showed that defining a people and saying someone is only a 'true X' if they hate something is pretty stupid. I mean a people who defines themselves by hatred can't really last. And new ideas and often even new ways of thinking are necessary for survival rather than traditional hatred and old prejudices. I'm glad it all worked out in the end. I quite like Hiccup's dad I think and find him to be a good and interesting character. I have the sneaking suspicion he's probably neglected in fanfiction and the fandom though. Older characters and platonic relationships sometimes are in fandom. D:
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Post by Bampot on May 9, 2010 13:45:34 GMT -5
I loved Hiccup's dad. I wish we could of found out a little more about his mom. I somewhat assume that she was killed fighting dragons. Although I'm glad they didn't bring that into the story. It would of made it a little too dramatic.
I would like to read the books, but they sound a lot different compared to the movie. I'm not sure if I'll prefer them or not.
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Post by mentalguru on May 9, 2010 14:06:31 GMT -5
Yay! We're theory twins, I had the same idea about Hiccup's mum. I'm thinking she was a big(ish) lady given the uh... size of the hat (and where it came from). I'm guessing a possible thing could be her protecting Hiccup when he was very little from dragons perhaps. Or maybe that was her strongest driving force when fighting them if she did die that way.
That kind of reinforcement to the prejudice would be very powerful and explain a lot to me especially why he'd be particulary angry at his son. (Especially with him dumping the helmet in combination with him saying he was 'not like them').
It's a fanon idea, but I think it makes sense to me.
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Post by Bampot on May 9, 2010 15:37:59 GMT -5
I would think his mother was a lot like his dad, a great warrior. She would of taken pride in fighting dragons and protecting her village. Hiccup would be a further motive for her to fight and maybe protecting him did bring her to her death. Probably a Monstrous Nightmare, which would really tie into Hiccups dragon slaying final.
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Post by Bampot on May 27, 2010 11:29:42 GMT -5
Found this video today on YouTube. It's very good and I would suggest watching it if you haven't seen the movie, as it might peak your interest in it. I've always found that a good AMV will influence me to watch a movie more than anything else. Although, be warned for spoilers.
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Post by mentalguru on May 28, 2010 8:46:22 GMT -5
Very cute video Bampot! I wasn't unfortunatly able to see it a second time. (Nooooo.). But I am definitly getting it on DVD when it comes out.
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Post by DinoGirl on May 28, 2010 16:27:18 GMT -5
Oh heck, Dreamworks have proven themselves again, since Kung Fu Panda, that they can impress me ;D! Not that Monsters Vs. Alien was not good, I really liked it, it just didn't seem to have a large 'wow' factor as this and Panda did. The story for me was very vivid and interesting and interactions between the characters bought emotions to me. I could really sympathies with Hiccup's troubles and maybe have a tear or two with the moments with Toothless. The ending? Blooming heck, I was blown away by how epic the ending was!
Yeah I agree with the hypothesis on Hiccup's mother. It would explain something towards the dragon that was picked for the end battle. And naturally, I would have thought nearly all Viking women would be largely framed, or at least would be later in life, not that I'm making any stereotypes on the subject.
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