How to Train Your Dragon 2

Name: How to Train Your Dragon 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Released: June 13, 2014
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 77
Cast: America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, Gerard Butler

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 13, 2014 | PG

Starring: America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, Gerard Butler, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Kristen Wiig

Summary: It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploringIt's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.… Expand

Director: Dean DeBlois

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 102 min

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John Semley

Jun 12, 2014

It’s not about the world catching up to understand poor, lonesome Hiccup. It’s about Hiccup catching up to the expectations of the world on his own. Read full review

Peter Debruge

May 16, 2014

If necessity is the mother of invention, then DreamWorks’ desire to extend the Dragon franchise has propelled the creative team in the most admirable of directions, resulting in what just may be the mother of all animated sequels. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Jun 12, 2014

The movie offers just the right amount of spectacle. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Jun 12, 2014

The rote hero/villain face-offs are exciting, but the film is in no hurry to fast-forward to them. DeBlois seems to have a real passion for this world, and like Hiccup, he seems much more interested in soaring through the clouds than in fighting on the ground. Read full review

Jody Mitori

Jun 12, 2014

Thankfully, all of the voice actors from the original return, including Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill and Craig Ferguson, and keep lightening the mood. Read full review

Leslie Felperin

May 16, 2014

Clearly, these films are the work of people who love animals. More importantly though, going beyond the pat eco-conscious message that every kids’ film has to have, HTTYD2 touches on how complex the emotional bond between a person and an animal can be. Read full review

Film.com Jordan Hoffman

May 17, 2014

What's unfortunate is that Toothless is starring in a toothless story. Read full review

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addict-insane

Mar 9, 2019

Out of all the trash that is just morally wrong and Hollywood churns out like a low-quality junk food factory, How to Train your Dragon is the one franchise I know, I KNOW I can show my future children and tell them: "This is the kind of people I want you to grow up and be like." This world,Out of all the trash that is just morally wrong and Hollywood churns out like a low-quality junk food factory, How to Train your Dragon is the one franchise I know, I KNOW I can show my future children and tell them: "This is the kind of people I want you to grow up and be like." This world, these beliefs, this form of storytelling, are the ones I want my future children to inherit. I'm only giving this a 9 because a 10 for animated films would be Lion King/The Animatrix territory. Nah, f*ck it, this gets a 10 because Craig Ferguson is just hilarious reading the grocery list.… Expand

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BlaKDemonaZ

Jan 11, 2015

Com o sucesso do primeiro filme, que foi muito bom, era de se esperar uma sequência e que mante-se o nível. Incrível como conseguem divergir totalmente do livro, e mesmo assim criar uma excelente história. O segundo filme ficou melhor ainda que o primeiro, mais maduro, com uma trama menosCom o sucesso do primeiro filme, que foi muito bom, era de se esperar uma sequência e que mante-se o nível. Incrível como conseguem divergir totalmente do livro, e mesmo assim criar uma excelente história. O segundo filme ficou melhor ainda que o primeiro, mais maduro, com uma trama menos "infantil", e com uma batalha épica que fez a batalha dos 5 exércitos do Hobbit passar vergonha!! Manteve um nível de excelência para a franquia, e com certeza veremos um "How to Train Your Dragon 3". Que a DreamWorks mantenha o nível dessa franquia!!… Expand

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AwesomeReviewer

Jun 16, 2014

For starters, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” has a very mature and rich story that is filled with emotional and dramatic depth. It grows our characters from the first film and really feels like a continuation of the series and not just some cash grab. We see how Berk has changed and how theFor starters, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” has a very mature and rich story that is filled with emotional and dramatic depth. It grows our characters from the first film and really feels like a continuation of the series and not just some cash grab. We see how Berk has changed and how the lives of everyone on the island has become better, I really love how the film tackles darker subject matter like remorse, forgiveness, and redemption, while at the same time touching on themes of love and loss. The screenplay is filled with moments of pure heart and we really see the bond between Hiccup and Toothless expanded upon. Not only is this a great screenplay, but also Dreamworks’ best since the original “Shrek.”

The characters and voice actors are perfect. I love how the characters have grown and their personalities have been enhanced. Hiccup takes a more proactive role in this film and we really see that he’s matured a lot from the first film. His and Toothless’ relationship is expanded on and it really is still the core emotional center of the film. The side characters like Astrid and Snotlout get more screen time this time around and they actually do more with the film. They aid with the comic relief to keep the movie a little lighter than the extremely dark tone that it’s going for. There are a few new characters introduced into the universe like Valka, Eret, and Drago Bludvist. Valka is a great character and she’s another great female addition to the roster. She has a great emotional ark and not only that, she is a strong character and a better dragon master than Hiccup that really holds her own. Eret is a nice addition to the cast as he is also comic relief, but also a interest side villain character. Drago is a fantastic villain and is really a cold hearted murderer. His method of mastering dragons really differs from Hiccups and its a great contrast that shows the different types of people that are in this world. I love how they build him up before actually revealing him.

The animation and visuals are probably amongst the best I’ve seen from any CGI film to date. It is just breathtakingly gorgeous. The character’s movements are so fluid and each character has their own way of moving. What I found really impressive is the facial animation. There are so many intimate moments in this film that require no dialogue and we can sense exactly what the characters are thinking from their expressions. There is always something happening in the foreground as well as the background and it’s unlike anything that I’ve seen before in the medium. Characters could be taking in front of the camera, but in the background there could be an epic battle taking place. There is a lot to take in, but the director, Dean DeBlois, knows how to balance the visuals with well paced story. The layout and environment are also quite impressive. Every blade of grass, powder of snow, and water particles are just amazing to look at.

The score from John Powell impresses again and really enhances the already great score of the series. It’s bombastic, epic, touching, and moving. There is something about the score that really makes the film so much better than it already is. I was literally left in tears because of the score and how beautiful it is.

I’m gonna come out and say it. “How to Train Your Dragon 2” is a MASTERPIECE amongst modern films and a revolution in animation. It is a film that is going to push animation further and allow the medium to be taken more seriously. For a major studio production, it goes to places that the medium has only thought of, but couldn’t really pull it off because of limitations set by studios and audiences alike. It is almost a near perfect film and I award it the highest 5/5 that I can.… Expand

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MovieReviewer45

Jun 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How To Train Your Dragon 2 engages in inventive storytelling, amazing film score - similar to its groundbreaking predecessor, and state-of-the-art animated visuals. HTTYD 2 is a worthy and quite a rare sequel that soars as high as the original's heightened quality.

The most critical part of this movie that distinguishes it greatly in terms of improvement of film quality from HTTYD 1 is its surprisingly emotional elements. Viewers will experience here dramatic and rather heartfelt moments between Hiccup with his dad and his dragon, Toothless. The bonds that they exhibit between each other is explored in here. The trust and friendship between Hiccup and Toothless is endearing and heartwarming. There are scenes here that make me cry a little bit because of grief and lost. How To Train Your Dragon 2 flies very high in providing it's viewers a satisfying emotional moments that is rarely to be seen in any previous Dreamwork's creations.

The improvement of the designs for the main characters are impressive especially Hiccup. The creators and designers have done a great job in changing the image looks of Hiccup and the other characters as well. This will give viewers the fact that time has really passed between the release of HTTYD1 and it's sequel #2. The film score is great. Just like the film score of HTTYD 1, the soundtrack of HTTYD 2 played on some action sequences and emotional moments really puts that special scene in a new level which provides it's viewers contentment and satisfaction while watching it in awe and sorrow.

The storytelling does it's perfect job in including the mending of family ties and relationships by reuniting Hiccup's family once again which creates an emotional atmosphere between Hiccup and his parents throughout the movie. The movie does not speak solely on the dragon's themselves but also human/family connection and friendship is present here. Overall, HTTYD 2 is an enjoyable and a surprising complex emotional movie. Dreamworks has once again succeeded in providing a worthy sequel that is almost as great as the original. The reason why I gave it 9/10 is because some part of the storytelling content misses something sentimental that I was craving for such as the relationship between Hiccup and his mother, and the mother's backstory content. Hiccup's mother, Valka, lacks adequate emotional entanglement with Hiccup and his father which feels like that her characterization lacks emotional resonance and a proper introduction as an important character/figure in Hiccup's life as well in the father's life.

Nevertheless, HTTYD 2 is a great sequel to a great predecessor. Recommended.

Rating: 9/10 -> 4.5/5 stars… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3wer

Nov 27, 2014

Deeper, darker and emotionally power, this does what a sequel should do which is improve upon the first and make way for future installments. The dragons are awesome and the characters are no exceptions, this is a great animation for the whole family.

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Rox22

Dec 17, 2014

It is clear from the start that they are trying really, really hard to be better than the first movie. Even doing a good job of not rehashing and introducing enough new content to keep you interested.

But, it just lacks the charm that the first movie had. It's not bad, not in the least,It is clear from the start that they are trying really, really hard to be better than the first movie. Even doing a good job of not rehashing and introducing enough new content to keep you interested.

But, it just lacks the charm that the first movie had. It's not bad, not in the least, it's damn good! But it just didn't captivate the way the first movie did. Not to mention, what a soppy villain. He comes across more as an activity for the protagonist's to deal with, than an actual threat.

But to be fair, their are more than enough plot twists and character development to overlook this.

Not to forget, the visuals are still brilliant, similar to the first movie, just a bit more polished out.

Overall:

HTTYD2 was deeply enjoyable and I had allot of fun watching it, just a shame it just didn't have that same spark of originality and charm the first movie had.… Expand

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