Hiccup and Toothless have spent five years unifying Vikings and dragons on Berk, mapping uncharted territories while engaging in fierce dragon battles on land and in the air.
This sequel’s animation is genuinely exquisite, while the heartfelt relationship between a boy and his dragon exudes emotion without ever becoming overtly sentimental. Additionally, cinematographer Peter Hazelton shows tremendous talent throughout.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
One of the rare sequels that lives up to its original, this movie is exciting and packed with breathtaking CGI graphics. Contrary to most sequels, however, this sequel doesn’t follow the typical rule that everything must become bigger; rather it gives its story some real emotion beneath all that bombast – which made its predecessor such a success – which makes this sequel all the more impressive.
This film follows five years after the events in How to Train Your Dragon. By now, Berk has entirely accepted and trained dragons; Hiccup and Astrid are engaged, exploring new territories, when they discover an ice cave full of wild dragons led by an unknown Dragon Rider; their discovery leads them into an intense fight to protect both Vikings and dragons alike.
This film is an exhilarating adventure that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Packed with character development and featuring Hiccup and Astrid’s strong relationship, as well as exploring parent-child bonds and family values, audiences of all ages will surely be entertained and delighted by this cinematic masterpiece! Additionally, this film highlights friendship and teamwork along with courage – its characters are endearing, and the animation is excellent. Furthermore, music plays an integral role in stirring emotion: its soundtrack contains beautiful melodies composed by composer John Powell, while voice actors such as Jay Baruchel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jonah Hill, America Ferrera Djimon Hounsou Cate Blanchett, and Kit Harington make appearances.
The Story
Five years have passed since the events of How to Train Your Dragon, and Berk has become an idyllic community where both dragons and humans coexist peacefully. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Jay Baruchel) has assumed leadership of Berk as chieftain; his friendship with Toothless has blossomed into romance; they’re now both fully grown adults who explore new territories together.
Hiccup and Toothless make an exciting discovery during one of their adventures when they stumble upon an icy cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and an evil Dragon Rider. When an evil scheme threatens their peaceable homeworld, Hiccup and Toothless must unite together once again to defend it from any potential danger.
The sequel follows a formula similar to its predecessor but manages to exceed expectations with stunning animation and breathtaking action sequences. Furthermore, there’s some genuine warmth and character development hidden underneath its bombastic veneer; Director Dean DeBlois manages to expand How to Train Your Dragon’s world while leaving room for further films in this series.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is an absolute must for fans of the original film. Packed full of exciting fantasy adventures that will thrill both young and old audiences, How to Train Your Dragon 2 promises an enjoyable viewing experience for everyone involved.
Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kristen Wiig, and Kit Harington return in their roles from 2010. John Powell’s magnificent soundtrack adds even further quality to this movie and features an eclectic range of ethnic instruments and sounds for maximum effect. The Academy Award nominee composer created an exquisite score worthy of any blockbuster film!
How to Train Your Dragon 2 stands out among animated movies because of its unafraid approach to confronting controversial subjects, including sexism, racism, and discrimination. Furthermore, its exploration of familial relationships stands out. How To Train Your Dragon 2 will appeal equally well to adults as children; rarely are sequels so popular.
Parents will want to discuss the themes of this film with their kids, particularly Hiccup’s relationship with Astrid. Parents might also wish to address how the family relates to courage and teamwork, as well as discuss integrity and perseverance – two qualities displayed by characters in this movie.
