Better than the First

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2014)

I preface my review by saying I am extremely hard to impress. I rarely feel emotionally moved by movies and HTTYD1 was no exception to that although I did feel a sense of satisfaction in identifying with Toothless (that little booger has the same sassy personality as my cat).
I went to see HTTYD2 more to be impressed by the 3D than anything, but left very happy that I had chosen it. I felt it surpassed the original by far in engaging the viewer, even as an adult. It did a perfect job of taking the original and amplifying it (rather than so many sequels that just water the original down). There wasn't anything that stuck out as a negative to me, which is very rare indeed. See it in 3D if you can; it only adds to the action!
P.S.(I loved seeing Craig Ferguson's role significantly included; I have a newfound fondness for him and will miss his voice on late night TV soon!)