‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Review: Toothless & Gerard Butler Soar In Rare Live Action Remake Winner
As we round the first quarter of the 21st Century, live-action remakes of iconic animated films have gotten something of a bad rap. And, let’s be honest, there is a long list of titles that have earned that scorn. For the most part, however, it’s the adaptations that stick too close to the source material that become instantly forgettable. The adaptations that veer off in unexpected directions or genuinely try something new, such as “Maleficent” or “Cruella,” demonstrate the appeal and don’t just feel like studios attempting an easy financial win (although, frankly, that’s always part of the equation).
