How to Train Your Dragon 2

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Rating 8 out of 10

I saw the original How to Train Your Dragon more by accident than a movie I really wanted to see.  The movie I wanted to see had a bad start time so I saw this one instead.  I was pleasantly surprised at what turned out to be great movie.  I sang it's praises and don't know anyone that didn't like it.  I'm glad to say Dragon 2 is as good or better than the original from 2010 (can't believe it's been four years!).

It's been years since Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) showed his rough and tough Viking chief dad that Dragons were not the evil man killers they had fought for generations but just misunderstood animals that were kind at heart.   Hiccup has grown up and dragons have become a part of every day life at their viking village by the sea.  Hiccup is not content with staying close to home.  When he rides his dragon he likes to travel far away and explore.

On one of his exploration trips he comes across an evil enemy that has fought Chief Stoick (Gerard Butler) in the past and has assembled a dragon army with intent of taking over.  Of course it's up to Hiccup and his band of misfits to save the village and they find surprises along the way.

The movie is written with a witty tone that will entertain children and adults alike.  At an hour and forty five minutes it moves along at a pace that keeps everyones attention.  The voices are spot on and the animation shows once again how far they have come.  There is a 3D version but as you know I don't care for 3D.  I was impressed enough with the 2D version.

If you liked the first one you will enjoy this version.  If you didn't see Dragon 1 it's time to rent it and then go see Dragon 2.  You will be entertained.