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

The critic finds the film a tender, emotionally resonant finale that matches or surpasses its predecessors. He especially praises the richly detailed animation, noting its striking visuals and lighting.

The standfirst presents the film as a strong finale for the beloved franchise. The accessible text singles out the franchise’s high note, but the full review is paywalled.

Sragow presents the film as an elating conclusion to the animated trilogy. He praises its vision of a paradise shared by a boy, a girl, and their dragons.

Webb finds the film a satisfying, emotionally affecting farewell despite its thin plot and tepid villain. She praises its affection for the characters and its decision to let them go.

Ide finds the sequel delightful, with greater maturity in its characters and storytelling. She singles out the animation’s ability to create magical worlds and poignant, finely observed details.

The critic calls it an exciting, moving, visually accomplished finale, though some supporting characters and comic scenes disappoint. They particularly praise Toothless and Light Fury’s nearly silent courtship sequence and the tear-jerking climax.

Debruge praises the film as a sincere and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, despite finding its villain and poacher plot less compelling. He particularly singles out the soaring dragon courtship, striking visuals, and expressive animation for praise.

Nordine finds the trilogy-ending film a strong, bittersweet conclusion, though Hiccup is a less compelling lead than Toothless. He singles out the vivid, eye-catching animation as the film’s highlight.

Chang finds the film an imperfect but ultimately moving conclusion to the trilogy. He praises its elegiac ending and beautifully realized moments of flight, while faulting noisy action and strained banter.

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Dowd finds the film visually dazzling but narratively perfunctory, making it a teary yet inessential conclusion. He praises Toothless’s comic appeal and the wordless courtship scenes, while criticizing the overplotted script and underdeveloped emotional bond.

Cole finds the film’s reflections on growing up and letting go compelling, despite its smaller scale than its predecessors. He praises the vivid, disorienting action and the quieter moments that explore the costs of prosperity and changing relationships.

The review finds the finale heartfelt and beautifully designed, but says its emotional farewell falls short. Toothless’s lovestruck antics are singled out as a charming highlight, while cluttered plot threads and supporting characters weaken the film.

De Semlyen finds the finale somewhat diminished, despite the franchise’s satisfying simple core. The review praises its animation but says the outing feels overcrowded.

Ebiri finds the film a curiously elegiac but uneven conclusion, whose impact depends on viewers’ attachment to the series. He praises the striking imagery and visual splendor of the dragons and settings, while finding the humor and premise familiar.

The critic finds the third film delightful and emotionally satisfying. They praise its visually beautiful, convincingly realized dragons and especially Toothless’s wordless courtship with the Light Fury.

Kaye calls the film a poignant, satisfying capper to the trilogy, despite underused supporting characters. He singles out the animation and Toothless’s dialogue-free courtship as visually astonishing and emotionally powerful.

The critic calls it an imperfect but tender, emotionally satisfying finale to the franchise. They praise its dazzling animation and especially the expressive, wordless scenes between Toothless and the Light Fury.

Kozak praises the film as a satisfying, emotionally resonant conclusion to Hiccup and Toothless’s story. He singles out its tearjerking finale and breathtaking action, while noting some underused characters and contrived plot points.

Goble finds that the film takes time to get going but ultimately delivers a satisfying, emotionally resonant conclusion to the trilogy. He particularly praises its painterly visuals and the aerial ballet between Toothless and his female counterpart.

Kermode finds the sequel uninspired and says it leaves fans of the original short-changed. She singles out Toothless and the animal interaction as highlights, while criticizing the thin human characters and aimless plot.