(Family/Adventure)

Having finished my beloved animated series, I can safely say that How to Train Your Dragon appears to have reached its conclusion, though there may be sequels in the works.

In terms of my overall thoughts on the movie, I must say that the animation has improved significantly compared to the first installment, though the first film had a captivating and gripping story that led to a satisfying conclusion.

As for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, it seems to be a rip-off of James Cameron's Avatar world, with its glittering plants and other similar elements.

Unfortunately, the story offers nothing new. It follows a common trope seen in many animated sequels, where the main character must find a partner or family. This has been done in movies like Ice Age, Shrek, and Cars. It feels as though the writers wanted to give the story a sweet ending, but it ultimately falls flat.The villain is the typical bad guy who hates dragons, but now has acidic mutant dragons at his disposal.

However, the most interesting aspect of how he acquired these abilities is never explained. Additionally, there is little character development for the protagonist, Hiccup, and his mentoring skills.

Astrid is portrayed as being solely dedicated to Hiccup, even when he makes foolish decisions like evacuating the entire village with their dragons. One must wonder how such a small village could afford to feed so many dragons and its inhabitants.

The animation and music are undoubtedly impressive, but when considering the lackluster story and character development, it falls short in comparison to the first film. The mother's role is reduced to a few brief scenes, and Hiccup is once again portrayed as the hero, regardless of the consequences of his actions. This is a poor storytelling choice, lacking the depth and grit of the first two films.

Even the role of Eret, played by Kit Harington (known for his role in Game of Thrones), is reduced to just a side character with a few lines, when he could have been given a more significant role.

In short, Hiccup's character never evolves or grows throughout the series. The highlight of the film is Toothless finding love and starting a family, which serves as the main focus.

However, it falls short in terms of action and excitement compared to the previous two installments. While the animation and music are decent, they do not bring anything new to the table, earning an average score.

Hopefully, Hollywood has something more impressive to offer in the future. Despite its flaws, I would still be interested in watching any potential sequels.