How to Train Your Dragon Screening

Last night I went to another pre screening of "How to Train Your Dragon". I was excited to see the film again since seeing an unfinished version at an early screening back in December 2009 with lots of story boards or unfinished animation though out the film, but I loved the storyline.

This screening was a finished copy of the film and it was wonderful. Visually it was great. One comment from an exit interview was that the water looked so real. I loved the movement of the characters and the lush colors, especially the textures of the forest. The 3D is great, I never got an headache.

The audience was mostly children. It looked like a few bus loads were dropped off from a school. A little girl next to us appeared to be loving the movie, while sitting on the edge of her seat laughing and squealing the entire time.

There were a few adult jokes that were very funny. The little girl turned, looked at us and then her mother, lost to the joke we were laughing so hard at. Hint: It was a concerning a helmet that is given to the main character, Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), by his father Stoick (Gerard Butler).

We had a pleasant surprise, Gerard Butler came to the screening. After the movie we chatted with him.

In theaters March 26, 2010

How To Train Your Dragon - More comments

After a good night's rest I thought of more to share without giving anything away, I hate spoilers!

I think Dreamworks and the filmmakers have a hit on their hands. After seeing Monsters and Aliens and Shrek 4 at screening, the story line for "How To Train Your Dragon" was better thought out and the characters' journey were more interesting. Especially the relationship between Hiccup (Jay Baruchel)and his dad, Stoick (Gerard Butler who makes a great hunky and hairy Viking). But I think the script writer, Dean DeBlois, might have more to work with because of the book, "How To Train Your Dragon" by Cressida Cowell.

The finished scenes were really well done with the 3D and animation. I loved all the textures and details. Like I said, the story was funny, funnier than I thought it would be, but how can it not be with Craig Ferguson and Kristen Wiig in the cast. Everyone laughed a lot. I didn't expect the ending. It wasn't the perfect storybook ending which I liked.

How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell


How to Train Your Dragon in theaters March 26, 2010

How To Train Your Dragon

I received an invitation for a blind screening on Thursday for people ages 15-49. Luckily my friend, Annette, and I were both available to attend. We RSVP'ed knowing only that the film was a 3D animation movie by the makers of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, but took the chance to go. You can't imagine our excitement when the man who welcomed and thanked us for coming, announced that the movie was "How To Train Your Dragon"!

Annette and I giggled like school girls. It took a few minutes for us to settle down and get over the shock that we were really seeing the movie.

The movie wasn't finished yet with some parts missing the animation and lighting, but still the story line was wonderful! It was funny, fast paced, and action packed, one children will love. Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson's voices were perfect for their roles as well as Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera. The dragons were wonderful, reminding us of our pets. A must see with your children, grandchildren, or in my case, my nephew.

I can't wait to see the finished film!

How To Train Your Dragon, In theaters March 26, 2010

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Yesterday's adventure was the taping of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. His guests were Dev Patel from Slumdog Millionaire and a comedian, Greg Proops. Yes, I'm managing to see everyone from my favorite movie. Dev Patel was adorable, I still don't think he knows what hit him.

Apparently, they tape two shows on Thursdays, the taping we saw was the 5 pm show, which will be aired tonight, Friday. We had great seats, second row, center. Craig would stand very close to the audience, at times he'd be just 4 feet away. He was extremely funny, he talked to us quite a bit and picked on some audience members during the break and when the commercial break was over he would carry it over into the segment.

Craig Ferguson


Slumdog Millionaire in theaters now


Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in Slumdog Millionaire