How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.
FinalStand reviewedJuly 24, 2025
As someone who never watched the original, I thought this was pretty good, but not masterful. The story isn't bad, but it felt simple and generic; the tropes the HTTYD story explores have become a lot more common and overused since its original release. I also thought the pacing was a bit too slow.
I will say though, the CGI for the dragons looks impeccable. I love how there are different dragons with different abilities, designs, and weaknesses. The characters are all good and well acted. The movie was a bit lacking in action, but the fight in the third act almost makes up for it with its sheer scale and epicness. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars, or 8/10