Rating of
3/4
Training's Over
Unknown - wrote on 06/15/14
'How to Train Your Dragon 2' is a solid sequel. It has a mostly good story, amazing animation, and a rather sweeping large scale. However, this time around I was not as invested. I never grew attached to the characters the first time around, so when the dramatic moments reach higher ambition I was not as enthralled. A couple of those moments were predictable. Also, the human villain lacked any personality and served minor purpose. The supporting characters were only window dressing this time. The dragons are marvelous. Each one is detailed, distinct, and visually memorable. None look or act similar. The flying/action scenes continue to impress. And Hiccup rises to the heroic pedestal even more so. A worthy sequel, with minor problems holding it back from being as great as the first.
