Repetitive plot, nicely executed

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2014)

This movie is somewhere beyond hopes, and somewhere below it. Of course it would lack the surprise & first-time excitement factor that gives the first movie its charm. Some of the plots are expected, heck, the plot is even as repetitive as the first one. Hiccup is just so self righteous it almost feel forced. On the other hand, it's packed with great visuals. More mature ambiance and surprisingly fun battle. I love Stoick and I hate what happened to him. Toothless is adorable as usual. Valka is beyond my expectation, glad she didn't turn into cliché animation character that would actually kill the movie. Alpha's fight too short, I would really love to watch more of it. Overall, a fine movie for the holiday with your kids. So much worthy than any other kids-flick this week.