An emotionally engaging sequel.

Rating: 8/10 (18 June 2014)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 continues with the story of Hiccup(Jay Baruchel), his dragon Toothless & his friends, Astrid(America Ferrera), Snotlout(Jonah Hill), Fishlegs(Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Tuffnut(T.J. Miller) & Ruffnut(Kristen Wiig). Berk is now a place where humans & dragons are friends. When Hiccup stumbles upon a secret involving dragons, it is up to Hiccup & Toothless to protect the dragons at any cost.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is brilliant! The visuals are stunning & the 3D adds more magnificence to the proceedings on screen. The dragons look stunning & realistic. Toothless is as adorable as ever! I like the fact that the film takes place 5 years after How to Train Your Dragon(2010). The whole posse of kids from the original have grown into extremely handsome/beautiful people. Well, except Snotlout(Jonah Hill), Fishlegs(Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Tuffnut(T.J. Miller) & Ruffnut(Kristen Wiig)! They look the same. But, Hiccup and Astrid, wow! Hiccup especially, is extremely handsome. He has the looks that equal Flynn Rider from Tangled(2010). He's the kind of guy, the ladies would go gaga over! The voice acting is top notch. Jay Baruchel is outstanding as Hiccup. Baruchel's voice hasn't changed but, his character has matured. This aspect of Hiccup, has been portrayed spectacularly by Baruchel. Cate Blanchett is mind blowing as Valka. The Oscar winning actress has proved her acting chops at voice acting too. Gerard Butler is great as Stoick. Craig Ferguson is awesome as Gobber. America Ferrera is good as Astrid. Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, T.J. Miller & Kristen Wiig are amazing as Snotlout, Fishlegs, Tuffnut & Ruffnut respectively. Djimon Hounsou is spectacular as Drago. Kit Harington is impressive as Eret. If I had to choose, I'd choose the first one. It was funnier. However, the sequel is far more emotionally satisfying. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is a must watch. Go for it.