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Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon
2010 16 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.0
Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Director: John Puglisi
📖 Based on the novel
«How to Train Your Dragon»
byCressida Cowell
Trailers
Description
Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.
Starring
Jay Baruchel
Actor
Gerard Butler
Actor
Craig Ferguson
Actor
Key opinion
Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon is a divisive spin-off that fans of the franchise appreciate as a lighthearted, quick expansion of the universe. However, many critics argue that the short suffers from a significant decline in writing quality, particularly regarding the flanderization of its characters and a reliance on crude humor that clashes with the tone of the original film.
| Originality | The short functions as a minor, harmless, and fast-paced extension for those looking to spend more time with the franchise characters. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on stale clichés and crude, toilet-based humor that fails to match the wit of the feature film. | |
| Screenplay | The characterization of Gobber (Pleva) is criticized for turning a compelling mentor into a one-dimensional, comedic caricature. | |
| Production | The use of two distinct animation styles and the hand-drawn segments divide viewers; some find them a creative, charming touch, while others view them as gratuitous or lower-quality. | |
| Direction | The overall direction is considered inferior to the original film, failing to maintain the same level of narrative depth or thematic resonance. |