How to Train Your Dragon - Should you Mess with Perfection?

Summary

In this episode of Movie Shelf, hosts Cory and Heather discuss
the live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon,
sharing their thoughts on the film's characters, animation
quality, and how it compares to the original animated version.
They also touch on the future of live action remakes and share
insights on upcoming movies, all while enjoying a side of
bacon.

Takeaways

The live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon stays true to
the original story.
Character development in the live action version was appreciated,
but some humor was missed.
The animation quality of the dragons was impressive and engaging
for younger audiences.
The film's direction by Dean DeBlois added authenticity to the
remake.
Cory and Heather both enjoyed the film, but the original animated
version holds a special place in their hearts.
The live action version is longer than the animated one, adding
more character depth.
Future live action remakes are a topic of concern for the hosts,
especially regarding character integrity.
Upcoming movies discussed include Elio and Jurassic World
Rebirth.
The hosts emphasize the importance of watching the original
animated films for context.
The episode concludes with a fun segment connecting actors
through their film roles.



Bacon Reminders


In this episode, connect Gerard Butler to Scarlett
Johansson.