How to Train Your Dragon

"Now this is how you make a live-action adaptation of a beloved animated classic. (...) The new version excels because it makes its teenage protagonist deeper and more mature -- and its monsters extra frightening. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)" 

"DreamWorks Live-Action Remake Retains Charm but Plays It Safe. (...) I’s not an essential remake, but at least it’s not an offensive one." 

"On all counts, the new “How to Train Your Dragon” manages to be a rousing success. (...) [It] is just as good as the original, with moments of wonder and awe featuring characters fleshed out in new ways – literally and figuratively. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"As heartwarming as this story remains at its core, it’s hard to shake that you already know how it will play out—that it’s a magic act that you can experience anew without even having to go to the theater. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" 

"A Respectful Cover From Co-Director of 2010 Toon (...) At first, DeBlois’ involvement felt like a way of protecting 'Dragon' from some other director coming along and destroying it. But by the end, his vision serves to bring the whole fantastical story one step closer to reality." 

"Remake re-creates the original film's heart and soul (as well as its entire plot and most enduring images) (...) [DeBlois] still has a lot of affection for this world and these characters (...) Rating: 7 (out of 10)" 

"Fans of one of the best modern animated trilogies deserve more (...) that’s all this is: very expensive cosplay (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"