A worthy sequel; good stuff

Rating: 7/10 (17 January 2015)

Thankfully, DreamWorks hasn't settled primarily on mediocre fare like MR. SHERMAN AND PEABODY, and they can still produce quality family entertainment. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 it's exhibit A. It doesn't quite measure up to the heart and soul of the first movie, even when dealing with unification and loss. But it's got plenty of the good stuff: action, adventure, family, fierce loyalty, heroism. I was hoping for more of the sweet flaming sword, but that's not a gripe. And those flying scenes have more *whoosh!* than ever. And let's face it: Hiccup and Toothless are an awesome pair, and they are the backbone of the series. No matter how big the spectacle gets or how many dragons they want to throw up on the screen, as long as the series features those two characters, I'm in.
7/10