Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.5 |
| Video | | 4.5 |
| Audio |  | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 4.5 |
How to Train Your Dragon 4K Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Justin Dekker October 8, 2024
Fans and collectors alike will be pleased to note that Dreamworks's 'How to Train Your Dragon 4K' has been rereleased in a new SteelBook courtesy
of Universal. The 2010 film's voice cast which featured Jay Baruchel (Hiccup), Gerard Butler (Stoick), and America Ferrera (Astrid) was the start of an
impressive franchise that, as of this date of this release, includes four feature films, three animated series, and numerous shorts. This release brings
forward all of the special features from the previous 4K UHD wide release in addition to it's strong audio and video presentation. A Digital Code is also
included.
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How to Train Your Dragon 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
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How to Train Your Dragon 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
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How to Train Your Dragon 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
How to Train Your Dragon4K's SteelBook is dominated by a palette of deep blues to suggest the night sky. On the front cover, a standing Hiccup
reaches up tentatively toward the Night Fury he named Toothless. A full moon hangs in the upper right corner. The back cover depicts Hiccup flying
astride Toothless, his right fist raised in a mix of joy and triumph. The pair pass in front of a much larger full moon which fills most of the image. The
spine uses the same blue color scheme with the film's multicolored logo in the center. It is the only place the title appears on the SteelBook, and due to
the fact that it uses the title logo instead of simply printing the title in a standard font, while it is recognizable, it is very difficult to read, save for the
bright red "Dragon".
Opening the SteelBook, the Digital Code is located under the clips on the left side, while the Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs are housed on stacked and offset
hubs on the right. When all of the contents are removed, a colorful panoramic image of one of the film's locations at what one must assume is sunset is
revealed.
How to Train Your Dragon 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
As beautifully animated as it is charming, Dreamworks's How to Train Your Dragon 4K is perfect for film fans of all ages. The SteelBook's
moonlit imagery is simple, stunning, and does an excellent job of capturing the emotional tone of the film in just two graphics. SteelBook collectors,
those who have yet to add the film to their collections, or who are seeking to upgrade from a previous release will want to seek out the How to Train
Your Dragon 4K SteelBook. Highy recommended.
