How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)


It's tough to end a series. Especially one as beloved and praised the How to Train Your Dragon franchise from DreamWorks. The first film back in 2010 stunned audiences, and the second one in 2014, took a more darker route. And now, with “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” being the third and final installment, it appears that the people behind this movie have really stepped up their game. Their are only a few minor setbacks to this film, but that doesn't obstruct the final film in this amazing franchise any more than it does. “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a nice conclusion to a good franchise, even though it is a shame to see it end like this.


The story takes place one year after the events of the second movie. Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his dragon Toothless have managed to create a utopia where vikings and dragons coexist. However, this leads to a dragon hunter named Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham) involved, and now Hiccup must take up the responsibility of either letting the dragons go, or creating peace.

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a nice conclusion to the entire film series. And here's why.

First and foremost, the animation presented here is absolutely incredible. DreamWorks Animation really pulled through here, and the film looks gorgeous. From the mature character designs, the outstanding backgrounds, the animation presented hereis of high quality.

The acting is also top notch. Baruchel is giving one of the best performances of his career. Abraham is also quite good as a nasty villain. Every performance presented here is great in their own right.

John Powell's music is yet another amazing achievement as it brings forth a great score for the ears.

Yet what keeps audiences coming back to this franchise is the story.

With each installment, the story drives home the message of friendship between human and beast. In the first film, it's trust; the second, it's control; here, it's responsibility. Hiccup matures in learning about the world around him, and we as the audience mature as well. Plus, the ending is really satisfying when watching it on the big screen.

With that being said, the movie does have a few minor setbacks. The romantic side of the story, while necessary, does feel more predictable and almost forced in a way. Plus, some the dialogue concerning this romance feels rather cheesy in its execution. Also, the movie could have gotten a few more action set pieces; but honestly, that would detract the story in a huge detail.

In conclusion, quite literally, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a thrilling finale to a great series. Make it key to see these dragons one last time.

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