These are two things in Skyrim that don't get enough love. Despite their usefulness, the dragon shouts rarely get a look in from players. For every occasion, there's a shout to go with it. The dragons also rarely get a look in, and are frequently described as "annoying" and "tedious".
It's a shame really, because the shouts are so unique, and the dragons make for some really difficult fights, especially the higher level ones.
Thoughts? I for one love the shouts and the dragons, but I seem to be alone in that opinion.