how to train your dragon: the hidden world
*ing (voicing): Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, F Murray Abraham
Rated: 7/10
We have already established that Hollywood makes the best animation films. The latest from DreamWorks reiterates the point. Those who have not been following the franchise since the time it began back in 2010 — How to Train Your Dragon, the film was loosely based on a 2003 book by British author Cressida Cowell. It would be somewhat sad to see the series come to an end. Some of the dragons are really cute and not to forget Toothless — and also a dragon with only half a tail.
While the last part may not have the fire that the prequels had, it will thaw even people with a cold heart — it is after all a story about how a species (read dragons) despite being brutally hunted by man still befriends a human knowing that this particular boy means well.
Though the original was the best of the lot, part 3 is all about some brilliant visuals in the hidden world which take away your breath. The burst of colours is amazing. What is more amazing is that it tells a story — that with love comes a great responsibility — that of sacrifice.
The first movie was released on March 26,2010 and it comes to an end on March 24, 2019 (technically not end but release). It has been a full circle — for Toothless to grow up and be the alpha that he is and for Hiccup who finally grows up to be a man who leads his people and making the ultimate sacrifice that love demands.
A movie that will take the kiddies into a wonder land and melt the hearts of the adults.