How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) review

Took My Son to See How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — Ended Up Loving It More Than Him

Let’s be honest here — when my 9-year-old begged me to take him to see How to Train Your Dragon (2025), I wasn’t exactly thrilled. I was expecting the usual animated chaos: bright colors, loud noises, and a story designed to sell action figures. But hey, a promise is a promise, and I figured it would be a solid excuse to smuggle in some overpriced popcorn and zone out for a couple of hours.

Turns out, I was dead wrong. Not only did this movie keep my attention, but I found myself completely absorbed, leaning forward in my seat while my kid casually munched his way through a jumbo tub of popcorn like it was just another Saturday.

Bigger, Bolder, and Surprisingly Thoughtful

The first thing that struck me was how incredible everything looked on the big screen. The skies, the dragons, the ocean waves — it felt like being inside one of those top-tier video games my son keeps trying to get me to play. The animation was so clean and detailed I caught myself forgetting it was even animated.

But it wasn’t just eye candy. Beneath all the flying and fire-breathing, there’s a real story here. One about growing up, letting go, and figuring out who you are when the world around you changes. As a father, those themes hit a little harder than I expected.

Hiccup and the Dad Factor

Hiccup, the once awkward kid-turned-dragon-whisperer, is now a grown man leading his people. And watching him juggle responsibility, fear, and the urge to hang onto the things he loves? Man, it was relatable. I don’t have dragons in my backyard (sadly), but I do have a kid who’s growing up faster than I can process, and those moments when Hiccup struggles with change felt a little too real.

Astrid’s still tough as nails, and their dynamic now feels less like a cartoon romance and more like an actual partnership. I appreciated that. It made the characters feel like people, not just archetypes in a kids’ movie.

Dragons, Obviously

Of course, let’s not forget the dragons. Toothless remains the star of the show — my son lit up every time that little guy was on screen. And the new dragons introduced were equally impressive. One in particular had the kind of entrance that made our whole theater go “Whoa!” at the same time.

It reminded me of those moments when I was a kid, watching Star Wars for the first time and seeing the Millennium Falcon jump to lightspeed. That sense of awe doesn’t hit often as an adult, but How to Train Your Dragon (2025) managed to pull it off.

A Soundtrack That Sneaks Up on You

I’m not one to pay attention to movie scores unless it’s Indiana Jones or Jaws, but this one was something else. The music swelled at just the right moments, making the action sequences feel bigger and the quiet moments sting a little deeper. By the final scene, I found myself appreciating how perfectly it tied everything together.

I walked into How to Train Your Dragon (2025) expecting to kill a couple of hours with my son and left feeling genuinely moved. It reminded me that no matter how old you get, stories about courage, friendship, and finding your place in the world still matter. And sometimes, it’s nice to let yourself be a kid again, even if it’s just for the length of a movie.

If you’ve got kids — or even if you don’t — give this one a chance. You might be surprised by how much heart it has behind the fire-breathing.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, my son’s asked me to help him build a dragon in Minecraft. And honestly? I’m kind of looking forward to it.

5

Great

5

Great

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