So, I have not done a film review in a while (in fact I have not even made a blog post in a while), mainly due to not having as much free time and getting caught up in games! In any case, I'm here to re-boot my reviews with the brand new film that came out today:

How to Train your dragon 2!

So firstly, here is the trailer:

Brief overview of the film:

The thrilling second chapter of the epic HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON trilogy brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years after the two have successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favourite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

(credits to the youtube video for the synopsis).

My Thoughts?:

The plot was great, while I thought parts of the film where slow to progress (particularly in the middle), overall the plot was great! I can't tell you much more or it will spoil large parts of the film .

The pacing of the film was, once again, was pretty spot on. Apart from maybe 20 mins in the middle of the film, the film was well paced with plot developments not feeling forced, and overall the story just flowed well.

It was a serious film with funny moments. I feel like it didn't quite do the funny moments as well as it did in the first film, but it still nailed it most of the time. The serious parts of the film are what made it. They address many adult themes well, without making it horrible to watch from a child's point of view, and actually making me really care for all the characters and what happened to them.

The way the film was filmed was exquisite. In fact, I don't think it could have been done any better! They manage to do flying shots in such a way that not only do you want to be in the film, but it actually make you feel like you are. This film absorbed me so much that it made it one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a long time in a cinema despite being surrounded by children. Rarely can you just go and enjoy a film and feel like your there without it being to over the top and breaking the immersion.

Verdict?:

​Defiantly see this film if you can. It's funny at times, while being charming and absorbing. It addresses adult films in a way suitable to children, while still being enjoyable for both children and adults!

8/10