How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 22, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
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Generally favorable reviews based on 42 Critic Reviews
Positive:
32
Mixed:
10
Negative:
0
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60
CNNBrian LowryMay 21, 2019
A solidly made animated feature, but one more notable for the height of its aspirations than its consistent ability to deliver on them. Read full review
60
The AtlanticDavid SimsMar 1, 2019
The narrative thrust of The Hidden World sputters any time humans are involved. Much of the plot exists only to stall the characters until the film winds its way to a touching conclusion. Read full review
60
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriFeb 22, 2019
Despite the visual splendor of this movie — the beautifully animated creatures and elegantly imagined settings — what will ultimately determine whether you respond to this final How to Train Your Dragon is how well you remember the earlier entries. For some, it’ll be a moving conclusion to an epic series. For others, it’ll be one less kids’ franchise to worry about. Read full review
60
Time OutPhil de SemlyenFeb 19, 2019
It’s the visuals, though, that really soar. With master cinematographer Roger Deakins again lending his eye as consultant, the camera weaves in and out among photo-real flora and fire-breathing fauna. Read full review
60
The TelegraphRobbie CollinFeb 19, 2019
For a series that has always torn through technical boundaries at speed but whose storytelling stays scrupulously between the lines, it’s business as usual to the last. Read full review
60
EmpireBen TravisJan 28, 2019
DreamWorks Animation’s most heartfelt series bows out with a beautifully designed finale, but the long-awaited emotional goodbyes for its beloved central duo don’t quite soar. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubA.A. Dowd Feb 20, 2019
As an act of storytelling, it’s curiously perfunctory, never rising to the level of effort and care put into creating its cornucopia of visual pleasures. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 19, 2019
The dialogue has no snap, crackle or you-know-what, the dragons are better defined but aren’t really the focus here. Read full review
40
Arizona RepublicKerry LengelFeb 21, 2019
One kudo to this lazy effort: The climax does have a real end-of-a-trilogy feel, making further sequels less likely. Silver linings, folks. Read full review
40
The GuardianPeter BradshawJan 31, 2019
All the fire and lifeblood of this idea has been sucked out and we are left with something bland. Read full review
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