Film Overview"How to Train Your Dragon 2" is a 2014 American 3D computer-animated action fantasy drama film produced by DreamWorks Animation and dispersed by 20th Century Fox. It's the sequel to the 2010 movie "How to Train Your Dragon" and the second installation in the trilogy. The movie, directed by Dean DeBlois, stars Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, and America Ferrera.
StoryThe motion picture is set five years after the very first part. Vikings and dragons now cohabit in harmony in the Viking village of Berk. Hiccup, our lead character, is being thought about for the chieftainship by his dad Stoick, however Hiccup, with his dragon Toothless, checks out colonies.
During among his experiences, Hiccup and his girlfriend Astrid stumble upon a fortress made of ice and experience a group of dragon trappers led by Eret. They learn that these trappers work for Drago Bludvist, a ruthless guy who aims to conquer the world with a dragon army.
Dispute and Revelation Hearing about Drago, Stoick orders the villagers to fortify Berk, remembering his past experience with Drago where he displayed violent tendencies. Misstep, determined to work out peace with Drago, leaves Berk with Toothless. In his journey, Hiccup encounters a strange Dragon Rider, who ends up being his long-lost mother, Valka. Valka has been saving dragons from Drago and leading them to a covert dragon utopia. Hiccup and Valka bond, and she reveals him a gigantic dragon called Bewilderbeast, the king of dragons who can control all other dragons.
Climax and ConclusionIn spite of their peaceful intentions, Stoick, Gobber, and other Vikings are captured by Drago. A battle ensues at the dragon paradise in between Drago's Bewilderbeast and Valka's. Drago's Bewilderbeast eliminates Valka's and takes control of all the dragons including Toothless. Drago orders Toothless, under the Bewilderbeast's control, to kill Hiccup, but Stoick dives in to conserve his kid, sacrificing his life.
Overloaded, Hiccup initially turns down Toothless. Nevertheless, realizing that Toothless was not in control during Stoick's death, Hiccup fixes up with him. Equipped with fire-proof suits, Hiccup and his good friends ride the infant dragons (unsusceptible to Bewilderbeast's control) to face Drago and the Bewilderbeast. Ultimately, Hiccup and Toothless obstacle the Bewilderbeast and complimentary Toothless and the dragons from its control.
Long live the new king, as Toothless asserts his dominance over the defeated Bewilderbeast. Drago, defeated, retreats under the sea with his Bewilderbeast. Hiccup is then hailed as the brand-new chieftain by his individuals, and dragons and Vikings continue to live in harmony on Berk.
Review and Reception"How to Train Your Dragon 2" was applauded for its deep, emotional story, and remarkable animation. It was namely appreciated due to the growth and maturation of the characters and the intricacy of the familial relationships. The film earned over $621 million around the world, making it a financial success. Regardless of handling some darker themes, the movie maintained its family-friendly appeal and resonated with both children and grownups. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and was nominated for an Academy Award in the same classification.
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