How To Train Your Dragon 1 Trailer Official
Okay, Let's Talk About That How to Train Your Dragon Trailer...
Remember when the How to Train Your Dragon trailer first dropped? The one we all watched a million times?
Yeah, that one. I have some... thoughts.
Is it Just Me, Or...?
Don't get me wrong. I love the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. Absolutely adore it. My plush Toothless gets a prime spot on my couch.
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But let's be real for a sec. That initial trailer was… interesting.
Did anyone else feel a teensy bit misled?
The Great Viking Misfit
The trailer paints Hiccup as the ultimate clumsy, awkward Viking. A total misfit! He's shown tripping, getting things wrong, and generally being a disaster.
It's like they were selling a goofy comedy. A Viking version of Napoleon Dynamite, perhaps?
Which, hey, I'd probably watch! But that's not exactly the movie we got, is it?
Toothless: More Like Toothsome
And Toothless! Oh, Toothless. He was presented as this fearsome, untamed dragon.
A creature of pure night! Ready to unleash fiery doom upon the unsuspecting Viking village. Rawr!
Instead, he's basically a giant, adorable, cat-like lizard. He even has a little nose boop thing going on!
The Bait and Switch
The actual movie has depth! It has heart! (And plenty of soaring dragon flights, of course.)
It's a story about friendship, acceptance, and challenging societal norms. Not just slapstick Viking shenanigans.
I'm not complaining, mind you. I'm just pointing out the trailer kinda, sorta, maybe… lied?
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here comes the controversial part. Are you ready?
I think the trailer actually undersold the movie. Gasp!
It focused so much on the humor that it downplayed the emotional core.
Happy Accidents and Dragon Training
Maybe it was a happy accident. Maybe the studio thought comedy would sell better.
Whatever the reason, the movie was a surprise hit! And it spawned a fantastic franchise.
So, I guess we can forgive the slightly misleading marketing. This time.
Trailer Trauma? Or a Stroke of Genius?
Looking back, it's almost charming how different the trailer is from the final product.
It's like seeing an awkward teenage photo of your best friend. Endearing, in a weird way.
So, thanks How to Train Your Dragon trailer! You may have tricked us a little. But you led us to an amazing world of Vikings and dragons. And for that, we are forever grateful.
Final Thoughts
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cuddle with my Toothless plush. And maybe rewatch the movie. For, like, the tenth time this month.
Anyone else feel the same way about the trailer? Let me know in the comments!
And remember, train your dragons responsibly (and maybe bring a fish or two.)
