"How to Train Your Dragon," in theaters Friday, lowers the landmark animated film to the mediocrity of standard, dim live-action visual effects movies.

"How to Train Your Dragon," in theaters Friday, lowers the landmark animated film to the mediocrity of standard, dim live-action visual effects movies.

A vivacious cast lifts this live-action remake of DreamWorks fantasy cartoon about Vikings battling dragons, but the film is much too long.

RIYADH: Scottish actor Gerard Butler is returning to the Viking Isle of Berk, but this time he is trading his animated voice for full costume and presence in the live-action…

DreamWorks tries to find success with the Disney live-action remake template but falls short