As others put it: the plot is standard, sure.
However, despite being same'ol' plot, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Perhaps because the sheer diversity in the cast. Black, yellow and white (rough terms but I think you'll get my point).
Or perhaps it was the story and the fatherly/brotherly love to protect the little runt (the sweet little girl).
The movie dragged me in from the get go and kept me there - enough that I by the time the spear was thrown to save red against the crab, I was thrusting my fist in the air in triumph without even realizing it. Needless to say, I was hooked (no pun intended).
There was a very clear Captain Ahab seriousness set up against the sweet How To Train Your Dragon vibe throughout.
I liked it. Very much so.
However, despite being same'ol' plot, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Perhaps because the sheer diversity in the cast. Black, yellow and white (rough terms but I think you'll get my point).
Or perhaps it was the story and the fatherly/brotherly love to protect the little runt (the sweet little girl).
The movie dragged me in from the get go and kept me there - enough that I by the time the spear was thrown to save red against the crab, I was thrusting my fist in the air in triumph without even realizing it. Needless to say, I was hooked (no pun intended).
There was a very clear Captain Ahab seriousness set up against the sweet How To Train Your Dragon vibe throughout.
I liked it. Very much so.