Beware! Plot twists for the movie “How to Train Your Dragon” are coming up! If you haven’t caught this film yet, it’s still playing in cinemas as of 2025.
As a passionate cinephile, I must confess that among the countless heart-stopping and tear-jerking scenes in “How to Train Your Dragon”, the one that left me utterly breathless was when Hiccup plunged into the flames following his fierce fight against the colossal Night Fury. The moment that truly gripped my emotions was when Stoick discovered Hiccup unconscious, with Toothless by his side. What made it all the more intense was witnessing Mason Thames’ character stirring from unconsciousness after an unspecified duration of time. Despite him eventually recovering, contemplating the extent of his injuries from that battle still tugs at my heartstrings.
To clarify, we’ve been curious about the duration of his unconsciousness. Consequently, we inquired about it from Thames and Nico Parker, who portrays Astrid in the story.
Gosh, I had no clue how much Gerard Butler yearned to return for How to Train Your Dragon, but his “picked apart” comment really speaks volumes. As a film enthusiast, it’s fascinating to learn about an actor’s dedication to a role.
Initially finding himself at home upon waking, Hiccup is taken aback to discover that he’d lost a leg during the fight. As he ventures outside with his new prosthetic limb, he encounters a revamped village and some newly trained dragons, hinting at the passage of time. However, the exact duration remains uncertain.
During an interview with the cast of “How to Train Your Dragon” before its premiere, TopMob’s Jeff McCobb inquired about the duration the dragon rider had been absent. To this, Mason Thames replied:
– When TopMob’s Jeff McCobb interviewed the cast of “How to Train Your Dragon” ahead of its release, he asked how long the dragon rider had been away from the action. In reply, Mason Thames stated:
I think we talked about this. I think it was about three weeks or a week.
It appears that the actor who played Hiccup isn’t completely certain about the exact duration of his character’s unconsciousness, but he is confident it was a significant length of time. This was evident in his subsequent exchange with Nico Parker, as shown below:
[Actor] : “I’m not entirely sure how long Hiccup was out for, but I can tell you it was quite a while.”
[Nico Parker] : “But wasn’t it just a few minutes?”
[Actor] : “No, dear, I assure you, it felt like much longer than that.
- Nico Parker: Three weeks?! To be fair, though, a whole lot happened in that time, so maybe it was three weeks.
- Mason Thames: No, wait. No, no, it was a week.
- Parker: Three days?
Thames made it clear that it wasn’t merely a span of three days, instead, he positioned himself around the midpoint of the timeframe he proposed.
Actually, I believe it was more like nine days, give or take a few. It could have been less, but I’m not entirely certain. I find that leaving some room for interpretation adds an element of intrigue, which is why I prefer this approach. That’s my response.
In my opinion, it appears that a considerable amount of time – possibly over a week or even up to several weeks – has elapsed based on Hiccup’s ability to walk on his leg and the overall well-being of Berk when he exited. Given the necessity for both Hiccup and others to heal, I find this timespan reasonable. Yet, since we’re dealing with a fantastical realm, anything might be feasible.
However, when McCobb discussed these matters with director Dean DeBlois, he validated McCobb’s suspicions by plainly stating that Hiccup was indeed pursuing:
At least several weeks.
In essence, if you were to combine all the given responses, it would fall roughly within a range from slightly more than a week up to almost three weeks. The main takeaway is that he spent a prolonged period in an unconscious state.
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the long-pondered question has finally found its answer! Now, you can revisit the critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” on the big screen. This heartfelt tribute to the animated classic is a must-watch in cinemas right now. Enjoy the ride!
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2025-06-14 21:08