I love animated movies and DreamWorks has definitely produced some good ones. While there’s definitely a lot less to pick from compared to Disney or Pixar, I still carefully took my time to evaluate which one’s I enjoy the best. If you’re here expecting the green ogre to be on this list, look no further because HE’S NOT ON HERE. But if you’re still interested in seeing my top 3 favourite DreamWorks animations films, here there are:
1. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Alright, I’ll admit I didn’t have to think very hard in deciding which DreamWorks movie was going to take my #1 spot. Without a doubt, it’s How To Train Your Dragon (2010). The first time I saw this trailer, for some reason, I remember thinking that it looked really lame. I don’t know why, but 12 year old me did not vibe with the idea of this movie. So I ended up not seeing it until several years later when I finally decided to give it a go, and what’d you know, I completely fell in love with it. It’s heartwarming, it’s relatable, it’s exciting, it’s everything I want in an animated movie. Hiccup and Toothless shine as the main protagonists and they share the cutest friendship on screen. It was fun watching their relationship develop and one of my favourite scenes in this movie is the montage where Hiccup is trying to gain Toothless’ trust (not to mention the beautiful score by John Powell playing in the background). There’s just something so sweet and innocent about this scene, and throughout the whole movie really. It’s a great coming of age story and Hiccup is an underdog we want to root for; his rocky relationship with his father is a relatable one and it adds a nice depth to both of their characters. I also really appreciated Astrid’s role in this movie and I thought they did a good job developing her character across a short amount of time. It’s easy to see her as rude or aggressive (especially towards Hiccup at first), but I just saw her as someone who was really determined and wanted to prove herself. There wasn’t a character that I disliked and I felt they all had a purpose in the movie that helped further Hiccup’s story. It’s just an overall wonderful movie with a whole lot of heart, and I always love recommending this to those who haven’t watched it before. Just a note but I’ve yet to hear from someone who doesn’t like this movie!
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