1.3D技术运用出神入化
1. 3D技术运用出神入化
《驯龙记》里头的飞行场面空前状况而美丽，甚至比起享有盛誉的《阿凡达》来说有过之而无不及。还是跟拍摄手法有很大关系滴。
The Use of 3D is Incredible - No film I’ve ever seen has more successfully recreated the sensation of flying as thrillingly or as beautifully as How to Train Your Dragon. I would dare argue that the use of 3D in the flying sequences is more exhilarating than any of the ikran/dragon/flying sequences in Avatar. Much of this has to do with the way the scenes were “shot,” often employing a 3rd-person perspective and depicting objects moving past the viewer so quickly that the sensation of speed is palpable. But the use of environment cannot be understated either; the backgrounds and scenic vistas are rendered vividly, and there are sequences in this film so beautiful that they brought tears to my eyes. See this film in 3D, and IMAX 3D if possible. If you think of 3D as merely a gimmick that can’t create a more immersive theatergoing experience, How to Train Your Dragon will change your mind.
2.原声音乐如痴如醉
2. 原声音乐如痴如醉
John Powell这个名字你不一定熟悉，但他的配乐曾出现在《谍影重重》、《绿色地带》以及《闪电狗》和《功夫熊猫》中。老实说这点上《阿凡达》也差远了。下面这段就是电影中的爱情主题，非常有民族特色，非常深情。
John Powell’s Amazing Score - I’ve always been a fan of composer John Powell’s music, from the atmospheric work in the Bourne films and Green Zone to the soaring themes of Bolt and Kung Fu Panda. But Powell really outdoes himself with the score for How to Train Your Dragon. In my opinion, this has already cemented itself as one of the best film scores of 2010, not to mention one of the best scores of the past several years. James Horner’s Avatar score wishes it could be this score’s bitch, but they’re not even in the same league.
3.男主角配音惟妙惟肖
3. 男主角配音惟妙惟肖
这回导演终于摆脱梦工厂喜欢找明星大腕儿来配音的恶习，而是找了一个其貌不扬但才华横溢的Jay Baruchel，他把男主角Hiccup的心理演绎得很到位哦。
Jay Baruchel - This time around, it looks like the directors have avoided Dreamworks’ nasty habit of stunt casting and instead chosen actors that are perfect for their roles. Jay Baruchel has perhaps had one of the most improbable Hollywood careers that I can think of, but I continue to cheer him on in his success. Here, Baruchel plays our protagonist Hiccup, who longs for the approval of his peers and his Viking father (Gerard Butler), yet is far better with his blacksmith’s tools than with dragon-slaying weapons. Hiccup spends much of the film flustered and frustrated. But with a voice that is both geeky and vulnerable, Hiccup ultimately winds up attracting our sympathy and love. Baruchel is also responsible for some great comedic timing and some pretty memorable laughs.
I realize that the films of Dreamworks Animation have featured a diverse array of directors and writers, but to me, their most well-known efforts (e.g. Shark Tale, Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda) are bound together by the common theme of accepting yourself for who you are. In this context, How to Train Your Dragon is the logical culmination of that theme, and Baruchel’s squeaky-voiced performance as Hiccup juxtaposed with Butler’s thick Viking/Scottish brogue perfectly capture the dichotomy between brawn and brains (and why the latter might be preferable).
4.小龙“没牙仔”萌死个人咧
4. 小龙“没牙仔”萌死个人咧
说到底《驯龙记》讲的是小男孩和他的宠物狗的故事——只不过这头宠物狗由一匹叫做“没牙仔”的大黑龙来扮演。虽然它不像其它梦工厂动画片主角都痞痞的满嘴屁话，但它超有爱的肢体语言、咕噜声和小眼神足以让它表情达意，萌倒终生咯。
Toothless - Ultimately, How to Train Your Dragon is a simple story about a boy and his dog, only the dog is played by a massive black dragon named Toothless. Unlike the creatures in other Dreamworks Animation films, Toothless doesn’t speak or crack wise, make pop-culture references, or dance to songs by Smashmouth; instead, directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois have to rely on body language, grunts, and eye movements to communicate all of Toothless’s emotions. And just as they did in Lilo and Stitch, they’ve created a memorable, adorable creature who will win the hearts of children and families everywhere.
5.3D电影市场竞争激烈
5. 3D电影市场竞争激烈
其实第五条理由主要是跟大家讲，看《驯龙记》宜早不宜迟，后面就有《史莱克》跟《波斯王子：时之沙》，还不晓得它能放多久咧。
The Competition for 3D Screens is Fierce - Numbers 1-4 above are just generally good reasons to see the film, so why is it important to check it out this weekend? Why not wait until next week when you’ll have time to bring the whole family? Quite simply, there may not be enough 3D screens to support How to Train Your Dragon for the long haul, and having seen both 3D and 2D versions, I believe that seeing this film in 3D is absolutely the optimal way to view it.
The U.S. has 39,380 theater screens and right now less than 3,500 of them are equipped to play 3D films. Dragon is being beset on all sides (and weekends) by other 3D films; Avatar is still out in theaters, Alice in Wonderland is doing gangbusters at the box office, and next week it looks like studios may be placing their bets with Leterrier’s Clash of the Titans. That means that Dragon may only have one week to a) Play on a preponderance of 3D screens, and b) Prove that it has staying power.