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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (2014)

That rare commodity - a sequel even better than it's predecessor - How to Train Your Dragon 2 opens five years later, in the land of Berk, where dragons and humans now live in harmony, races and games of skill adding to the camaraderie.  Hiccup, son of village chief Stoick, has been exploring the boundaries of his land with his Night Fury Toothless, when the two inadvertently uncover a band of dragon thieves, ruled by the evil Drago Bludvist, a dragon master who plans forming a dragon army to rule all.  When Hiccup and his pals try to find Drago, to barter peace instead of war, Hiccup instead finds himself and Toothless taken by a mysterious figure wearing a mask ... his friends soon in the clutches of Drago himself.  Again, the animation here is mesmerizing, but beyond that this story of friendship, working together, forgiveness after loss, and finding your true spirit inside is funny, thrilling, touching, and completely deserving of its Oscar nomination - if not the win. (rated PG)  A

 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 teaser trailer (spoiler-free)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 trailer (has spoiler!)
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2 comments:

  1. MandyFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I cannot WAIT to see this after reading your review! Still waiting for the dvd to become available here...

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  2. MandyFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    You were spot-on, Donald - the sequel WAS even better than the predecessor! I could never sum it up as eloquently and succinctly as you do here. I loved loved loved it!

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