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00:00How to Train Your Dragon is an animated film released in 2010 by DreamWorks Animation,
00:07directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
00:11This film is adapted from the children's book by Tracy Dachowell
00:15and manages to steal the audience's hearts with its touching story,
00:19stunning visuals, and a message about friendship and courage.
00:25Synopsis
00:27The story is centered on Hiccup, a young Viking who lives on the island of Berg,
00:32where his people are known for their battles against the dragon.
00:37Hiccup, who is arrogant and not considered a great fighter by his tribe,
00:42wants to prove himself by capturing the dragon.
00:46However, when he manages to shoot down a very rare dragon called Night Fury,
00:53his life is completely changed.
00:55Instead of killing the dragon,
00:58Hiccup even forms a bond of friendship with the creature,
01:02which he named Thoughtless.
01:05Through his friendship with Thoughtless,
01:08Hiccup learns that the dragon is not as evil as his people think,
01:12and he begins to question the tradition of killing dragons
01:15that has been done by his people all this time.
01:18Main Theme
01:20Friendship
01:22The relationship between Hiccup and Thoughtless is the essence of the story.
01:26The growing friendship between the two shows the importance of mutual trust and understanding,
01:33even though at first they came from different worlds and were suspicious of each other.
01:38Courage and identity
01:40Hiccup must face his lack of self-confidence and incompatibility with the Viking culture
01:46that admires physical strength.
01:48However, through his relationship with Thoughtless,
01:52he finds that true courage comes from heart and intelligence,
01:56not just physical strength.
01:59Changing views and traditions
02:01This film shows how Hiccup challenges his traditional view of the dragon.
02:08He learns that to find peace,
02:11sometimes we need to change our old, rigid and open beliefs to new ones.
02:18Character
02:20Hiccup, the voice actor,
02:23Jai Baruchel as the protagonist,
02:25Hiccup is a relatable character.
02:28He is smart, kind-hearted,
02:31but often feels dissatisfied with his father's hopes,
02:35Stoic, who wants him to be a strong fighter like the other Vikings.
02:40His growth in the story is about finding strength in being himself.
02:47Thoughtless, a mysterious and unique Night Fury dragon,
02:51at first looks scary,
02:53but as the story develops,
02:55he shows a soft and loyal side,
02:58especially in his relationship with Hiccup.
03:01Thoughtless quickly becomes a favorite character
03:04because of his expressive personality,
03:07even though he can't speak.
03:09Stoic the Fast
03:11The voice actor, Gerard Butler Stoic,
03:14is Hiccup's father as well as the leader of the Viking tribe of Dybbuk.
03:18He is tough, strong,
03:20and full of a traditional view of fighting with a dragon.
03:25His relationship with Hiccup is full of tension,
03:28but also grows emotionally as the story progresses.
03:33Astrid, the voice actor,
03:36America Ferrera Astrid is a tough young fighter
03:39and was initially skeptical of Hiccup's approach in handling a dragon.
03:44However, he later became one of Hiccup's loyal supporters
03:48after seeing Hiccup's kindness and courage.
03:52Visual and Animation
03:55The visual in How to Train Your Dragon is very impressive.
04:00The rough and beautiful view of the island of Berg is depicted with charming detail,
04:05while the flying scenes with Thoughtless are very dynamic and amazing.
04:11The design of the dragon is also very creative and varied,
04:14giving each type of dragon its own personality and uniqueness.
04:19The animation technology used allows character movements,
04:24especially Thoughtless, to look very realistic and expressive.
04:29Thoughtless's movements are made to resemble pets,
04:33which makes his emotional relationship with Hiccup stronger.
04:38Music
04:39John Powell, the composer of this film,
04:42created an epic and emotional score
04:46that gives a sense of depth to each scene.
04:50The music, featuring strong Viking themes and hopeful melodies,
04:55is very suitable for big moments in the story,
04:59especially during the flying scenes of Hiccup and Thoughtless.
05:03Moral Message
05:05How to Train Your Dragon conveys the message that
05:08difference is not something to be afraid of,
05:11but can be bridged through understanding and love.
05:16This also shows that true courage is not only measured from physical strength,
05:21but also from the courage to forgive, understand, and challenge the wrong tradition.
05:28Conclusion
05:30How to Train Your Dragon is an amazing animation film
05:34with a touching story and a strong message.
05:38With relatable characters,
05:40moving animations,
05:42and beautiful music,
05:44this film has become a favorite for many viewers,
05:48both children and adults.
05:51This film also teaches us the importance of understanding and accepting differences,
05:56as well as the courage to think beyond the boundaries of tradition.
06:00As a family film,
06:02How to Train Your Dragon not only entertains,
06:05but also educates,
06:07making it a very valuable watch.