Bottom Line: Daring to soar where
most sequels only dream, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 is that rare beast that
comes dangerously close to besting its magnificent predecessor. And in some respects, it actually does… The art of motion picture animation has
advanced over the past few years – so we’ve got a cleaner, crisper tale on our
hands this time out – easy to watch, pleasing to the eye. The story of an impending dragon army
corralled by the evil Drago is thrilling – with wonderful yet familiar themes
of friendship, family and duty all at play.
We’re also introduced to a few new inhabitants that all fit in nicely
within the established wonderland of K9-like dragons and their Viking
counterparts. The character design
involved it breathtakingly brilliant!
This follow up is an expertly written, colorfully created and stoically
stupendous blast – a marvelous treat for the eyes, ears and heart. Action and suspense thrive at every turn and
its comedic beats, blossoming from the situations at hand, are never forced.
Our heroes have grown both in body and mind and the bond with their neighborly
dragons has never been stronger – in that respect, an argument could be made
that the whimsical element of discovery is missing. Best to avoid the shallow troll that rides
the wings of that belief… This is a
movie with heart and soul to spare – an excitingly high-flying, family
adventure that my family fell in love with…
Now yours can too!
Starring
the voices of: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson, Jonah Hill,
Cristopher Mintz-Plasse, Kristen Wiig, Kit Harrington, Cate Blanchett and
Djimon Hounsou
Directed by: Dean DeBlois (HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, LILO & STITCH
and MULAN)
Running time: 105 minutes
Studio
description: DreamWorks Animation returns to the world of dragons and Vikings in this
sequel to their successful 2010 outing How to Train Your Dragon. The original
film followed the exploits of a Viking chief's son, who must capture a dragon
in order to mark his passage into manhood and prove his worthiness to the
tribe.
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