How To Train Your Dragon 2-Kids Movie Review

Hiccup, his beloved dragon Toothless, and the rest of the gang are back. It’s been five years since the dragons and vikings have been peacefully united living on the island of Berk. Some are having fun dragon racing, while Hiccup and Toothless are traveling through the skies exploring new worlds. They come across a lot adventures, however when they discover the secret ice cave, things get complicated. They find themselves in the center of a developing war. Now it’s up to the Hiccup and Toothless to stick to their beliefs and keep the peace.

Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5
Release Date: November 11, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drugs and Alcohol: None
Will it Appeal to kids/teens? Yes

Talking Points:

There are wonderful messages woven throughout the film regarding the importance of family, and the positive impact it has on ones life.

The character’s (except for the bad guy) in the film are fun-loving and entertaining. Kids in the theater were laughing at the comedic parts.

Though this is an animated comedy, there are some intense and emotional scenes. For example, a main character dies. During this scene I heard a child crying in theater.

Sexual Content: Mild

A couple kiss.

Violent Content: Moderate

There are dragon and human battles with fire and explosions, causing several casualties.
Character’s are hit by dragon fire and dragon ice.
The villain, Drago, is evil and doesn’t hesitate killing anyone.
Dragon trappers use sophisticated nets to capture their prey.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drugs and Alcohol: None

Will it Appeal to kids/teens? Yes

Overall this is an entertaining film, however parents with young kids need to be aware of the excessive violence and some emotionally intense scenes.