How to Train Your Dragon 2

How To Train Your Dragon was a movie I never would have expected from DreamWorks. Known for being anti-Disney, they provided us such a dramatic and heartfelt film. When the sequel hit theaters I was only hoping to see a bigger and better film...and number 2 delivered.The story of Berk is bigger and there is so much riding on Hiccup and Toothless as a villain from the past returns to conquer all with an army of dragons. A chance encounter with a mysterious person from Hiccup's past gives him the encouragement and strength he needs to rise up and be a hero to his people. The film gives us incredible animation great humor and additional voices including Cate Blanchett, Djimon Hounsou and an unexpected Kit Harrington. There is plenty more that is very unexpected that adds to the story and the legacy of these films that will surprise you.I am very excited to see what is in store, now that DreamWorks has announced a third installment in the works. How to Train Your Dragon 2 suprpases its predicessor in all areas and it is one if not the best animated film of 2014.

Spoilers alert. Saw the movie in theaters and loved it. Got the 3D version on Blu-Ray as I finally have a 3D HDTV. Enjoyed it immensely at home. Liked the introduction of Hiccup's mother, will miss his father due to the character's death in the film. Like a number of others, I felt in the theater that Astrid could have been given a bigger role. Didn't notice that feeling so much watching the Blu-Ray (probably because of familiarity). Virtually all of the characters in the movie and in the TV series spin-off have had the same actors voicing the roles, which helps. Many of the better 3D blu-rays are the various animated movies :-) Despite the poo-poohing of some in the media, I think that 3D will be around. 3D will not make a bad movie a good one, but 3D adds an enjoyable element to a good movie. I don't have experience with any of the automated 2D>3D systems but I doubt that they can do any sort of particularly good job.

SHHER PERFECTION! Even more delightful than the first movie! It was such a good idea to show the gang growing up and maturing, along with their dragons.I have a steady stream of elderly ladies who visit for tea, and a good-sized collection of area kids who stop by to look at my crazy home (big-time steampunk styling throughout), and EVERYONE thoroughly enjoys this movie! This [and the first movie] have provoked all manner of really charming interactions between the generations.....and has led the "ancients" into delving into The Hobbit movies, as well. In a world, and at a time, that elderly people are so often overlooked, this delightful romp of a movie has really bridged the gap. Everyone loves Toothless!

Wondered if it was going to be a let down, but was pleasantly surprised. The story was interesting, especially with the roller-coaster of emotions concerning the discovery Hiccup's mother, his parents' reunion and the loss of his father. There was also the good vs. evil aspect - that Hiccup was determined to stop war proactively, but found his mother and father were right when they said there was no talking with the villain, because war is what he wanted. This was a hard, but necessary lesson for Hiccup, especially when he succeeded his father as leader. So, we see the lad's rise in maturity and status. All in all, it was an excellent follow up of the first movie.

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Better than the first, but beware there is a death and a very scary dragon in this one. My boys are little and we talked through it, but it may be too much for some. Overall it's a wonderful movie and I enjoyed it more than the first, which I didn't like initially, but has grown on me over time. This one I loved from Go! So did my kids (age 22 months and 3 years)

We already had the first movie "how to train your dragon". So I got this because the first was so fun. I'm really NOT fond of animations at all. But my millenium daughter (age 26) has grown up w animations as a norm (I blame The Simpsons. LOL). Anyway we laughed and enjoyed the entire movie. I think the 2 movies will be part of our Holiday good cheer movies. We also have several other animated movies that are fun. So I can learn a new trick! (OK I'm not saying I'm an old dog! LoL). So if u want to watch a story about an unlikely hero and the cutest dragon ever, buy these two movies. Even us adults will find the story impossible to resist. Very charming!

Easily as good as the first one - the story line was good and dove-tailed into the original story, the animation was amazing, as usual, and the scenes were stunning both in color and in the absolute beauty of the art. Great movie for the whole family - we are the grandparents who sent it: we went to see it on our own without accompanying kids and knew we had to get it to our granddaughters (11 & 14) who hadn't been able to catch it in the theater - couldn't stand the idea they might miss it.Super, beautiful, and entertaining film