How to Train Your Dragon 2
Having made peace between humans and dragons the land of Berk appears to be a happy one. Now slated to become the up and coming town leader a conflicted Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his dragon, Toothless, make a discovery that could change the balance between the species. Meanwhile, a new breed of dragon hunters is out to collect all the dragons in the land for Draco Bloodfist (Djimon Hounsou). It will take the combined efforts of Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid (America Ferrera), Snotlout (Jonah Hill), Fishlegs (Cristopher Mintz-Plasse), the twins Tuffnut and Ruffnut (T.J. Miller and Kristen Wiig), and the mysterious dragon rider Valka (Cate Blanchett) to keep order, but is it too late?
Impressive animation and attention to detail make for a visually strong sequel. Coupled with well thought out writing, and the doctor recommended ratio of comedy to drama Director Dean DeBlois has shaped a family pleaser that moves with purpose and efficient plotting; although, perhaps not the most emotionally intelligent film, all other systems appear to be on target. Getting the vote for the family entertainment budget this weekend we have a winner. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is rated PG.