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Now That’s More Like It, James Cameron

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s no secret that I hated Avatar. I saw it on Christmas Day in 2009, and I was sorely disappointed. James Cameron has written and directed some of my favorite films of all time, including The Abyss, Aliens, and Terminator … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Story Structure of How to Train Your Dragon

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon’s message of Vikings and dragons coming together to live in peace and harmony is complemented by the very way its story is told. Continue reading →

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10 Cool Details You May Have Missed in How to Train Your Dragon

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love How to Train Your Dragon, as you can tell from one of my most popular articles of all time: How to Train Your Dragon vs. Avatar. My kids love watching this movie, and so I’ve seen it more … Continue reading →

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James Cameron’s Best Movie

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What is James Cameron’s best movie? It’s not Aliens. It’s not Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s not even Titanic. No, his best movie is one that he planned more than a decade before it became a reality. He had to … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: DreamWorks Animation Triple Feature!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Over the past few years, the quality of DreamWorks Animation’s films has gone up dramatically. They’ve given Pixar a run for its money with great movies like Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda. What has suddenly … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Message Movies: How to Train Your Dragon vs. Avatar

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon is what James Cameron’s Avatar was trying to be. It’s a great movie filled with emotion, action and interesting characters. As a bonus, it has a subtle message that is so central to the film … Continue reading →

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