How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Usually Dreamworks has bad track records when it comes to sequels, and an even worse one when it comes to trilogies. The 2nd one is usually ok, with the occasion of it being better, but then somehow, the 3rd one has to ruin it. This is happily, not the case here. The "Dragons" franchise seems to be the magic one for Dreamworks, with all of them being just as good or better than the first one. This has just as much heart and drama as the first 2, and was surprisingly mature. (I don't mean "inappropriate", it's still a kids' film, but there are themes of letting things go, and growing up, about the same level as "Toy Story 3".) The film's target audience is definitely those of us who were kids when the first one came out, and are now adults. (It's hard to believe that it's been almost 10 years since the first movie!) This film speaks to the ones who are entering adulthood (somewhere in their early to mid 20s). Like I said, kids can still see it, but the ones who will get the most emotional punch from it are the 20s crowd. (Much like Toy Story 3. I'm seeing a pattern here). Don't go in expecting too many funny moments like the typical Dreamworks fare. It still has some, but they are few and far between. This film's main goal is to make you cry bittersweet tears of both happiness and sadness at the same time, and it succeeds tremendously. This is one of the most heartfelt movies Dreamworks has ever done. If this isn't nominated for "Best Animated Film" at the 2020 Oscars, I will be very disappointed. 
Grade: A+    10/10    5/5 stars