"Everything I loved about the first movie done better. The world is bigger, the stakes are higher, the characters' chemistry is deeper, and the visuals are richer."
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures
Released: 6/13/13
Worth watching in theatres?
Definitely! This movie is a blast regardless of your age. It offers a little bit of something to everyone including humour, action, and emotion.
Worth watching in 3D?
Much like "How to Train your Dragon," the flying scenes in this one are a sky-high roller coaster ride. If you're feeling adventurous enough to see the clouds through the eyes of a dragon-rider, it's worth picking up a 3D ticket.
Worth watching again?
"How to Train Your Dragon 2" plays its cards very close to its chest with controlled pacing and deliberate foreshadowing. It would be easy to watch this movie again just to catch the things you missed the first time around. On top of that, gorgeous visuals and appealing design always make it worth a second go-around.
Expectations vs. Reality?
I was incredibly hyped coming into this one after being pleasantly surprised by its prequel four years ago. However, I worried that since the first movie had been so self-contained in its plot, this movie might feel a little contrived. I saw it going one of two ways - either really thriving off of its prequel's roots or phoning-in on a dead franchise.
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