CarrieByTheSea 0 #1 October 18, 2010 I LOVED it! "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #2 October 18, 2010 Saw it in the theater (and I don't often do that). I loved it, too! Lots of fun.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 October 19, 2010 I have a hard working nephew that looks and acts just like the lead character. Has the strong moral backbone for what he considers right and wrong as well. Makes me hopeful that the younger generations aren't all spoiled brats afraid of work. Oh, and I luv'd the film too. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 October 19, 2010 Quote Saw it in the theater (and I don't often do that). I loved it, too! Lots of fun. Yup, It was a lot of fun.. and the 3=D was purty good too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #5 October 19, 2010 Interesting story about the story. Dreamworks had optioned the books and had begun working on the project for quite awhile as far as designing the characters and backgrounds, but all without a script that actually worked. They had gone so far as to make teaser trailers which showed off the title and a small bit of the artwork, but still didn't have a script that worked. They sold the movie at the National Association of Theater Owner's convention to exhibiters . . . and STILL didn't have a script that worked. With about a year to go, they hired two guys that had previously worked for Disney; noteably on Lilo and Stitch. One of the writing partners has also provided the "voice" for "Stitch." They were told they could pretty much do anything they wanted to with the story, but for the most part, they had to use the majority of the artwork resources that had already been designed. The guys whipped the story into shape using a pretty classic storytelling formulas. They departed from the book pretty significantly as far as the ending and some themes go to fit these classic storytelling ideals, but it worked. Beyond that, they did manage to put their stamp on it pretty well. I think you'll notice a pretty strrong resemblance between "Stitch" and the main character dragon here named, "Toothless."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 October 19, 2010 Quotenoteably on Lilo and Stitch. One of the writing partners has also provided the "voice" for "Stitch." DFWAJG and I ate dinner with Chris and his female guest a couple of months ago at the Pageant of the Masters. We had no idea who he was and perhaps he enjoyed that about us - that we weren't pushing a script on him or anything. A pretty nice guy who gave some nice anecdotes about directing an animated feature. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #7 October 19, 2010 That_is_interesting. I almost commented initially about a few things I would have tweaked about the storyline, but I am surprised to learn the writers "whipped the storyline up" so quickly. Given they had to use the majority of the artwork previously designed, was the resemblance to Stitch intentional or serendipitous? I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #8 October 19, 2010 Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #9 October 19, 2010 Quote Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. Not stuffed . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #10 October 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. Not stuffed . . . This one either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingDiamond 0 #11 October 19, 2010 I loved this movie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #12 October 19, 2010 Quote Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. Walmart actually had stuffed Toothless toys....but that was when the movie first came out. Toothless does TOTALLY remind me of Stitch....maybe that's why I fell in love with him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 October 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. Walmart actually had stuffed Toothless toys....but that was when the movie first came out. Toothless does TOTALLY remind me of Stitch....maybe that's why I fell in love with him! You are in love with Stitch?Well - I guess there is someone for everyone.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingDiamond 0 #14 October 19, 2010 My favorite dragon in that movie, was the fat stupid one with the really small wings, that thing had me LOLing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #15 October 19, 2010 Quote That_is_interesting. I almost commented initially about a few things I would have tweaked about the storyline, but I am surprised to learn the writers "whipped the storyline up" so quickly. From a "story" point of view, the film is nearly flawless as far as how the classic form has developed in Hollywood and is being taught in countless books and classes. A person might quibble with a line of dialogue or exactly how a secondary character works, but the "story" is rock solid and can easily be used and a new example of the classic form. This is the same theory of story seen in The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, The Lion King and Gladiator; talked about extensively by Joseph Campbell as well as more modern authors such as Blake Snyder. Quote Given they had to use the majority of the artwork previously designed, was the resemblance to Stitch intentional or serendipitous? I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. Oh, I think they clearly made an exception there with some tweaking of the face to make him resemble Stitch. It's just way too close for it to be a coincidence.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 October 19, 2010 Quote Oh, I think they clearly made an exception there with some tweaking of the face to make him resemble Stitch. It's just way too close for it to be a coincidence. Could they have used te same graphic framework to save money?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 268 #17 October 19, 2010 Okay, that pic was just CUTE!!! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #18 October 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote I LOVED the design of Toothless, btw. My sister wants a Toothless toy (like a stuffed animal), but so far, we haven't seen that particular line of merchandizing. BTW, my sister is 31. Walmart actually had stuffed Toothless toys....but that was when the movie first came out. Toothless does TOTALLY remind me of Stitch....maybe that's why I fell in love with him! You are in love with Stitch?Well - I guess there is someone for everyone. Hahahha.....I guess I should clarify that. Stitch from the movie.....not Stitch Stitch. Pretty sure someone would be a little mad if I was dating Stitch on the side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #19 October 19, 2010 QuoteFrom a "story" point of view, the film is nearly flawless as far as how the classic form has developed in Hollywood and is being taught in countless books and classes. A person might quibble with a line of dialogue or exactly how a secondary character works, but the "story" is rock solid and can easily be used and a new example of the classic form. This is the same theory of story seen in The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, The Lion King and Gladiator; talked about extensively by Joseph Campbell as well as more modern authors such as Blake Snyder. Clearly, then, there is no room for discussion."Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieByTheSea 0 #20 October 19, 2010 Quote Toothless does TOTALLY remind me of Stitch....maybe that's why I fell in love with him! I have never seen the forementioned Lilo & Stitch, but I loved the design of Toothless whatever the inspiration. "Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be." ~ Temple Grandin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #21 October 19, 2010 QuoteClearly, then, there is no room for discussion. Not my point at all. Only that it's what most story analyists would be consider close to perfect. That said, many films follow the techniques perfectly yet still don't work. For instance Eragon is almost beat for beat exactly the same as Star Wars yet failed miserably. What did you think was wrong with How to Train Your Dragon?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #22 October 20, 2010 Quote Quote Toothless does TOTALLY remind me of Stitch....maybe that's why I fell in love with him! I have never seen the forementioned Lilo & Stitch, but I loved the design of Toothless whatever the inspiration. Oh you should, very cute! I saw this one last night. Absolutely loved it. I borrowed it from my little brother, but I might actually buy a copy for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
