Mason Thames & Nico Parker Play Know Or No
The new How To Train Your Dragon live action film is finally out now and we got the new stars Mason Thames & Nico Parker to play Know or No for Seasoned & BuzzFeed UK
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Buzz Feed
4 hours ago
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Mason Thames & Nico Parker Play Know Or No
The new How To Train Your Dragon live action film is finally out now and we got the new stars Mason Thames & Nico Parker to play Know or No for Seasoned & BuzzFeed UK
USA Today
5 hours ago
- USA Today
Live action 'How to Train Your Dragon' lives up to the original movie
Live action 'How to Train Your Dragon' lives up to the original movie Show Caption Hide Caption 'How to Train Your Dragon' takes flight in live action: Watch Mason Thames stars as the Viking boy Hiccup, who instead of slaying dragons befriends one in the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon." The making of a live-action redo of a classic animated movie should embrace the same sort of good sense as being a doctor: Do no harm. And while you're at it, don't ruin anyone's childhood. On all counts, the new 'How to Train Your Dragon' (★★★½ out of four; rated PG; in theaters June 13) manages to be a rousing success. For the past 15 years, the first spectacular adaptation of the Cressida Cowell book has thrilled audiences as the most emotionally stirring cartoon not made by Pixar. Original writer/director Dean DeBlois returns for a revamped 'Dragon' that feels like a different experience but is just as good as the original, with moments of wonder and awe featuring characters fleshed out in new ways – literally and figuratively. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and smartly, the new take sticks mostly to the first film's script. On the island of Berk, Hiccup (Mason Thames) is an awkward but likable kid who's not the most rough-and-tough Viking of all time, much to the chagrin of his gruff dad Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role). Stoick and the adults fight and slay dragons, and pass on this generational aggression to their youngsters. During a dragon raid, Hiccup winds up wounding a Night Fury, an ultra-rare and little-known species, and tracks him down. But instead of killing the creature, who's got big eyes and is adorable even when somewhat dangerous, the inventive Hiccup befriends and names him Toothless, fixes his injured tail so he can fly, and they bond airborne-style as ride-or-die besties. The animated Hiccup and Toothless were cool enough swooping through the air. But now, watching Thames soar atop a computer-generated dragon is like the exhilaration of a theme-park flight simulator matched with the adrenaline rush of 'Top Gun,' all while landing squarely in the feels. The various dragons really pop as digital creations given new dimension, including the ginormous monster that acts as a final boss requiring an epic human/beast team-up to defeat. The live-action interactions between characters also hit differently, especially for teens and tweens, though 'Dragon' is still very much an all-ages family movie. With human actors, there's more of a high-school movie vibe as Hiccup becomes more accepted among the young Vikings, and the relationship between Thames' Hiccup and his frenemy/crush Astrid (Nico Parker) is built out a little more here. The two actors have a natural chemistry that animated characters just can't replicate. Astrid doesn't think much of Hiccup in the beginning, yet he grows on her – and the audience – the more he gains needed confidence and even a smidge of swagger. (Or as much as one can boast wearing their mom's breastplate as a helmet.) Rather than repeat Jay Baruchel's enjoyably nerdy Hiccup from the 2010 'Dragon,' Thames plays our hero as a teen still figuring a lot of things out but inherently knowing he needs to be true to himself. It leads to some enjoyable and a few really heated exchanges between empathetic Hiccup and his stubborn dad. Butler has done a lot of action movies since his early 'Dragon' days, but he brings the needed gravitas to make this not just a boy-and-his-dragon tale but a strong father-and-son journey as well. 'How to Train Your Dragon' is a lesson for anybody tackling a remake. It doesn't try to half do something old and something new, like 'Snow White,' and makes the case for being actually necessary, unlike 'Lilo & Stitch.' As it was back in the day, Toothless is a joy to watch and the movie's best special effect but he's also a symbol of growth: as watchable and lovable as ever, yet with a slightly more mature sheen. Fortunately, the new 'How to Train Your Dragon' does no harm. Instead, it lets loose a heartwarming, meaty adventure perfect for a new generation of young film fan but doesn't forget to entertain the older movie kids, either. How to watch 'How to Train Your Dragon' "How to Train Your Dragon," the live-action remake of the 2010 animated adventure, is directed by Dean DeBlois and stars Mason Thames and Gerard Butler. The movie is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association "for sequences of intense action, and peril."
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
‘How to Train Your Dragon' Soars to Korea Box Office Crown
DreamWorks' 'How to Train Your Dragon' topped the South Korean box office over the June 6–8 weekend, overtaking local hit 'Hi-Five' in admissions and revenue. The live action remake of the 2010 blockbuster opened to $4 million from 540,059 admissions across 1,645 screens, accounting for 35.6% of the market, according to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. That put it ahead of 'Hi-Five,' which drew 400,746 viewers and grossed $2.7 million in its second frame. The Korean film has now reached a cumulative total of $7.8 million with 1.15 million admissions. More from Variety Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Leads Again at China Box Office as 'Ballerina' Bows in Third 'How to Train Your Dragon' Review: DreamWorks Swoops Into the Remake Game With Respectful Cover From Co-Director of 2010 Toon 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Mission: Impossible' Lead U.K., Ireland Box Office to 50% Surge in May 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' slipped to third place with $1.8 million from 256,857 viewers. The Tom Cruise-led action sequel has now amassed $21.7 million with more than 3 million admissions since its release on May 17. South Korean occult political thriller 'The Pact' placed fourth with $1.3 million and 183,425 admissions, bringing its cumulative total to $2.7 million. 'Lilo & Stitch' ranked fifth with $331,683 and 47,712 viewers for a total of $3 million, while Korean drama 'Big Deal' fell to sixth place, earning $255,883 for a total of $1.7 million. In seventh, Australian supernatural horror 'Bring Her Back' debuted with $195,358 from 33,225 viewers. Meanwhile, Japanese animated title 'Magic Candies' earned $74,448 for a running total of $247,004. Two more Japanese films rounded out the top ten: 'Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing' added $62,545 for a total of $361,064, and the re-release of 'Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Scribble Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes' earned $40,737 to bring its lifetime Korean gross to $1.4 million. The top 10 films collectively grossed $10.8 million over the weekend, up from the previous frame's $7.6 million. Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
