A Beautiful Film

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2014)

Okay, I'm getting pretty jaded about animated features. I go and see one occasionally as a treat for my child and, after all, they are a good mindless way to relax and have fun for a couple of hours.
But, How to Train Your Dragon 2 is actually a brilliant, beautiful, funny, endearing work of art. The first film was fun, engaging and quite impressive. But, the sequel blows away the first one -- and anything that has come out of most studios lately.
The visuals are stunning. But, more delightful is the development of the characters, the relationships, the depth and message of the story. This is truly a gorgeous, awe-inspiring and just plain old inspiring film. If only more of us could be like Hiccup.