tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post7966454914429335447..comments2023-09-06T05:28:26.542-06:00Comments on David Powers King: How To Train Your Dragon 2: This Sequel Is Not Afraid to Grow Up or Glide Along The Edge Of The Dark Side!David P. Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-7159342993027177662014-06-24T10:24:05.421-06:002014-06-24T10:24:05.421-06:00I had to wait until I'd actually seen it to co...I had to wait until I'd actually seen it to comment. ;) You're take on it is spot on. I enjoyed it, though it doesn't top the first one. But the heart of the movies has always been the friendship between Toothless and Hiccup, and the second one gave us some beautiful, powerful moments on that front. Plus...dragons!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-86027341001779244242014-06-23T09:17:16.387-06:002014-06-23T09:17:16.387-06:00I of course loved it more than the first. But mayb...I of course loved it more than the first. But maybe that's because I like stories with older characters and darker plots. Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-17615892153360578702014-06-23T08:38:51.533-06:002014-06-23T08:38:51.533-06:00It's good that they went out to do something d...It's good that they went out to do something different and progress the series, even if it doesn't quite live up to the first.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-38947017581035569302014-06-23T05:42:14.777-06:002014-06-23T05:42:14.777-06:00I haven't seen either movie, but I liked your ...I haven't seen either movie, but I liked your review. I've been disappointed by sequels in the past, so this sounds promising.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-30274582515388098842014-06-20T17:15:08.456-06:002014-06-20T17:15:08.456-06:00sequels are so hard to do, they are always compare...sequels are so hard to do, they are always compared to an awesome first, and it's hard to put a new spin on characters we already know... unless youre jk rowling w/harry potter... not many sequels surpass the originals... so i dont expect much from them, and sometimes i'm pleasantly surprised<br />thanks for the review. i liked the first one so much, i know this will be disappointing, so with that expectation, it should be better, right? ha haTara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-1256813442767722562014-06-20T01:55:49.275-06:002014-06-20T01:55:49.275-06:00Only heard good things about this movie, which is ...Only heard good things about this movie, which is unusual for a sequel. Hope it isn't overhyped (like to keep my expectations nice and low).<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-36836627468672075922014-06-19T23:25:07.009-06:002014-06-19T23:25:07.009-06:00Great review of the movie! I haven't seen it y...Great review of the movie! I haven't seen it yet, but I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Sequels really can be hit or miss sometimes, so hopefully I like it!Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-77508545579241355602014-06-19T22:46:36.012-06:002014-06-19T22:46:36.012-06:00So far, all I've seen of this series is that t...So far, all I've seen of this series is that trailer you posted. I really enjoyed it, especially the last line, "You know that doesn't wash out." I haven't read anything very negative about the movie. I think I'll pass, though, unless I get the opportunity to see it with my nephew.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by recently, David. I hope all's well in your world.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-23343612825589557412014-06-19T10:30:03.919-06:002014-06-19T10:30:03.919-06:00Sounds cool. I'm surprised that they go so dar...Sounds cool. I'm surprised that they go so dark with the plot, but that can be refreshing too. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-81693034618730530912014-06-19T09:12:44.148-06:002014-06-19T09:12:44.148-06:00I took mine. They loved it.I took mine. They loved it.David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-49837779362986633852014-06-19T09:03:10.272-06:002014-06-19T09:03:10.272-06:00I haven't seen this yet, but it looks like fun...I haven't seen this yet, but it looks like fun. Something I'll catch when it comes out on streaming, I'm sure!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-75961381373401720012014-06-19T05:06:22.449-06:002014-06-19T05:06:22.449-06:00I want to watch this so much. We'd been consid...I want to watch this so much. We'd been considering taking the kids but the more I hear about it he more I worry it might be a little too much for them (they're four and five) What do you think, did you take your kids?<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-91883393119771119802014-06-19T04:45:01.204-06:002014-06-19T04:45:01.204-06:00Since you and Alex really liked it, I'm going ...Since you and Alex really liked it, I'm going to try to watch this series. Probably I'll stream it like Dianne.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-8282345683990490302014-06-19T04:37:06.535-06:002014-06-19T04:37:06.535-06:00I don't think I'll be going to the theater...I don't think I'll be going to the theater to see this one. But I'll watch for it to turn up on streaming eventually.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-73501626763373696392014-06-18T23:17:06.504-06:002014-06-18T23:17:06.504-06:00Can't wait to watch the movie! It's on my ...Can't wait to watch the movie! It's on my list for this weekend! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244733082162554633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-19406950301143939592014-06-18T21:56:26.609-06:002014-06-18T21:56:26.609-06:00I actually saw this last night :) "Overall, t...I actually saw this last night :) "Overall, take notes on this one. While it doesn't live up to the first, by a scale, this sequel is still a great example of how to pull one off." This sums up my thoughts!Tiana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568247032288076461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-37283833534644673342014-06-18T21:08:50.082-06:002014-06-18T21:08:50.082-06:00My daughter saw it and loved it. It's totally ...My daughter saw it and loved it. It's totally on my list now!JoLynne Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029955836072785693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-85048823344346981772014-06-18T21:00:11.625-06:002014-06-18T21:00:11.625-06:00We are trying to figure out which day to go see th...We are trying to figure out which day to go see this! I'm so glad it lives up to the hype. Nothing worse than being let down by a sequel. I'm glad they took their time and did it right! Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472458883307226262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-65634917783202830962014-06-18T18:20:04.761-06:002014-06-18T18:20:04.761-06:00I'm going to see it this Friday! I'm looki...I'm going to see it this Friday! I'm looking forward to it. Anything with dragons in it is worth seeing. Some are disappointing but I trust this one will be good.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-43293138119758135212014-06-18T13:29:18.982-06:002014-06-18T13:29:18.982-06:00I just can't generate any enthusiasm to see th...I just can't generate any enthusiasm to see this one. I don't know why.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-85891749793296191732014-06-18T13:18:48.265-06:002014-06-18T13:18:48.265-06:00The family has gone crazy talking about this one -...The family has gone crazy talking about this one -- i know they will get to it this weekend. Thanks for the review!messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-12446660819146879082014-06-18T13:12:19.824-06:002014-06-18T13:12:19.824-06:00I can't say anything about this movie as I hav...I can't say anything about this movie as I haven't seen it. I am reading a book on writing by James Scott Belll that addresses the importance of depth to your villains. We like our villains multi-faceted!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-45844647951339521532014-06-18T12:37:34.272-06:002014-06-18T12:37:34.272-06:00Ohhhh… I LOVED the first one!!!! It was SO cute. A...Ohhhh… I LOVED the first one!!!! It was SO cute. And it sounds like this second one doesn't disappoint. Isn't it funny how we, as writers, can't even just sit and watch a movie? We have to analyze character… and plot points… and arcs... and motivation… LOL… we are a bunch of cool, messed up people. :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-6974814588207205772014-06-18T12:22:19.255-06:002014-06-18T12:22:19.255-06:00Haven't seen it yet, but I will for sure. I re...Haven't seen it yet, but I will for sure. I really love complex villains with back story, so I'm sorry to hear this one fell flat.ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-88197101092260093602014-06-18T11:16:00.167-06:002014-06-18T11:16:00.167-06:00I haven't seen it yet, but I would love to. I ...I haven't seen it yet, but I would love to. I thought the first one was fantastic.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.com