How To Train Your Dragon

[Gravedigger]

Theres very few times when an amazing animated movie comes around and makes you feel this impressed, warmhearted, and willing to spend the extra money to go see it again and for me this was it.

One of the best animated movies I've ever seen the story is all to familiar but the relationship between the boy and his dragon is reason enough to make you love this movie. If you are on the fence about this one, I will push you over. Definetly take your kids to go see it and if you have a date I guarantee you this will make her happy.

[irishjayhawk]

Originally Posted by aturnis

From all of the reviews I've been hearing, How To Train Your Dragon's 3d is better than Avatar. Too funny if you ask me, seeing as how Avatar was supposed to be EPIC!

Didn't see Avatar so I have no comparison opinion of my own, but HTTYD's 3d was GREAT! Very impressive.

I think that's due to animation versus live action. But yes, it was much better.

[irishjayhawk]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Its not quite Iron Giant flop.......Its made nearly 90 million $$$.

But yea, the theater i saw it in last week, wasnt exactly packed. Kung Fu Panda was a huge hit in the theaters.

Comedies will always make more.

HTTYD is definitely not a comedy. It's a thematically packed kids thriller/drama with some comedy moments.

[underEJ]

I am honestly mystified. Every review and every article about Clash clearly tells people what WB did to bilk the movie goer out of more money, and yet, people lined up in droves to be taken. Every time we wonder why such bad ideas get green lit, we can think of this clear example of why production execs will continue to do crap like this.

Disclaimer: I have a vested interest in HTTYD doing well, and bad 3d like Clash sinking like a rock, so my anger is definitely biased, but really What the hell is wrong with people??

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by JOhn

Hve to check it out...felt UP was a great movies also.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by underEJ

I am honestly mystified. Every review and every article about Clash clearly tells people what WB did to bilk the movie goer out of more money, and yet, people lined up in droves to be taken. Every time we wonder why such bad ideas get green lit, we can think of this clear example of why production execs will continue to do crap like this.

Disclaimer: I have a vested interest in HTTYD doing well, and bad 3d like Clash sinking like a rock, so my anger is definitely biased, but really What the hell is wrong with people??

Yea, ive often wondered this myself....

Only thing i can think of is that the majority of people who saw this: most likely males aged 13-25 dont read reviews/dont care/dont understand whats good 3D or bad 3D.

They just want something to do on a Fri/Sat night.

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Comedies will always make more.

HTTYD is definitely not a comedy. It's a thematically packed kids thriller/drama with some comedy moments.

I think that's part of the problem. Dreamworks is doing too much marketing as a "kid's movie" for their stuff, which is keeping adults away. Disney manages to lure both adults AND children to their fare; Dreamworks does it only with the "Shrek" franchise, it seems.

[Gravedigger]

I loved Kung Fu Panda, and plan on seeing the sequel, but How to Train Your Dragon was better than Kung Fu Panda. All I know is that its nice to see someone challenging Disney Pixar. I dont think that HTTYD was marketed well in all honesty, I watch TV alot and I don't remember even seeing 5 commercials on TV in the months before the movie was released. I tell people that this movie was insanely good and they all say the same thing, "Really?" Yes Really!

[irishjayhawk]

Originally Posted by JD10367

I think that's part of the problem. Dreamworks is doing too much marketing as a "kid's movie" for their stuff, which is keeping adults away. Disney manages to lure both adults AND children to their fare; Dreamworks does it only with the "Shrek" franchise, it seems.

Very astute point.

I honestly think this is one of very, very few challengers to Pixar's dominance. The only sad thing is that it couldn't go head to head with a Pixar original.

That's why I think it wins Best Animated at next year's oscars.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Gravedigger

I dont think that HTTYD was marketed well in all honesty, I watch TV alot and I don't remember even seeing 5 commercials on TV in the months before the movie was released.

I think you're right. While I'm seeing more trailers right now, I've been seeing Toy Story 3 plugs for close to a year. Also, the quality of the trailers are crap. They do not make me want to see this movie, the only reason I went is b/c of the clamor on this site, and my gf heard good reviews on the radio. My gf's 13yr. old daughter wouldn't even be bribed into going. I wanted her to come pretty bad, but nope. She didn't know what it was about and didn't think it looked like something she would like.

[irishjayhawk]

Originally Posted by aturnis

I think you're right. While I'm seeing more trailers right now, I've been seeing Toy Story 3 plugs for close to a year. Also, the quality of the trailers are crap. They do not make me want to see this movie, the only reason I went is b/c of the clamor on this site, and my gf heard good reviews on the radio. My gf's 13yr. old daughter wouldn't even be bribed into going. I wanted her to come pretty bad, but nope. She didn't know what it was about and didn't think it looked like something she would like.

I've seen many many people say that about HTTYD's trailers. For me, I was hooked when the second trailer was released.

[DaFace]

I thought their promos during the Olympics were clever, but it seems like that's been their only major marketing push.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Just got back.....great flick. Fun for the whole family. Probably a little too scary/intense for anyone under 5 though.

I was amazed by the flying/action scenes in this. They were absolutely incredible. Better than most live action flicks. These CGI family flicks have come a loong way.

I may have to pass. I don't like scary movies.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by JD10367

It's really depressing me, 'cause this is easily the Best Film No One's Seeing in a long time. I've got about a dozen people in my IMAX right now. What a shame. Another underrated film (along with "Kung Fu Panda" and "The Iron Giant") that people will discover on video and say, "Boy, I wish I'd seen this on the big screen"...

Looks like the good word is getting out. Its holding really well..



http://www.boxofficeguru.com/weekend.htm



The big story this weekend came in third place where the 3D animated film How To Train Your Dragon witnessed a remarkably low 13% decline in its third round for an estimated $25.4M gross boosting the 17-day total to a terrific $133.9M. Short-sighted film industry watchers and impatient Wall Street investors prematurely dismissed Dragon and DreamWorks Animation after its less-than-stellar opening weekend two weeks ago. The company's stock dropped 8% on the first trading day after the debut with analysts lowering their estimates for the final domestic take to just $152M. Dragon will now crush that mark next weekend and looks on course to break the $200M barrier too becoming the second biggest 3D toon of all-time behind just the $293M of Up.

Beating Pixar's Oscar winner may not be possible, but outgrossing other competitors like Monsters vs. Aliens, Ice Age 3, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs makes Dragon a powerful performer. The PG-rated film was indeed slow out of the gate, but amazing word-of-mouth coupled with school holidays for spring have made Dragon the must-see film for kids and parents. Competition for families and 3D screens remains extremely light for the next five weeks so the Viking pic's strong run should continue. Reaching $250M cannot be ruled out at this point given the road ahead since Dragon will be able to earn at least five times its opening figure, if not more.

[Demonpenz]

up was fantastic. i want to see this one now

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Looks like the good word is getting out. Its holding really well..



http://www.boxofficeguru.com/weekend.htm



The big story this weekend came in third place where the 3D animated film How To Train Your Dragon witnessed a remarkably low 13% decline in its third round for an estimated $25.4M gross boosting the 17-day total to a terrific $133.9M. Short-sighted film industry watchers and impatient Wall Street investors prematurely dismissed Dragon and DreamWorks Animation after its less-than-stellar opening weekend two weeks ago. The company's stock dropped 8% on the first trading day after the debut with analysts lowering their estimates for the final domestic take to just $152M. Dragon will now crush that mark next weekend and looks on course to break the $200M barrier too becoming the second biggest 3D toon of all-time behind just the $293M of Up.

Beating Pixar's Oscar winner may not be possible, but outgrossing other competitors like Monsters vs. Aliens, Ice Age 3, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs makes Dragon a powerful performer. The PG-rated film was indeed slow out of the gate, but amazing word-of-mouth coupled with school holidays for spring have made Dragon the must-see film for kids and parents. Competition for families and 3D screens remains extremely light for the next five weeks so the Viking pic's strong run should continue. Reaching $250M cannot be ruled out at this point given the road ahead since Dragon will be able to earn at least five times its opening figure, if not more.

Cool.