My wife and I watch HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 for the FIRST time || Movie Reaction

[@kiralawlor7622]

One of the things I love about this trilogy is that each movie has valuable lessons for everyone of all ages as well as you get to watch the characters grow up and mature with the audience, which is rare in animation. The second film came out when I was finishing middle school and the third came out when I was finshing high-school, getting to grow up with these characters probably made the ending of the triology way more sad and I hope you both enjoy the last movie of the triology!!!

[@Cobinja]

"You're as beautiful as the day I lost you" lives rent-free in my head 😢

[@Senekenn]

The delivery is SOOOO good.

[@Rorujin]

Fun fact: Guilhermo del Toro, who acted as a creative consultant and producer of a bunch of DreamWorks movies around this time, was the one who convinced the makers to go ahead and have Stoick die the way he did... The makers were reluctant to go that far, but del Toro argued that not only could kids handle it, but it was important for the story, for Hiccup's character development and the younger audience that death is a part of life and it's not an easy thing.

[@flatstheflounder2884]

Honestly, that was a fantastic decision on his part. As heart wrenching of a scene as that was, it was necessary for Hiccup's continued growth as a character. I saw somewhere that it was actually Gobber who was going to be killed at first, and then del Toro convinced them that it should instead be Stoick

[@jonathank7880]

Also liked that he didn’t have last words. It used to bug me, but that’s the way death happens a lot of the time. Not everyone gets closure before they’re gone

[@leonardolonghi3472]

Del Toro is a clever man. kids get underestimated far too much, they can handle a lot more of what people give them credit for

[@malcrosz5482]

I think now I understand why Hiccup's mother stayed away. She probably stayed away because she couldn't kill a dragon, if something happened to Hiccup all because she couldn't kill a dragon she'd never forgive herself. I do think she should have came back because every kid needs a mothers love, Hiccup wouldn't have felt alone in what he believed in

[@SubzeroBlack68]

I think the idea was that she chose the dragons over the humans. She wanted to protect them and help them. But if she returned to the village and interacted with her Viking home, her husband wouldn't have understood living in cohabitation with them and would still want to kill the dragons. It would eventually lead to a war of Vikings vs Dragons and Hiccup would have been caught in the middle of a war.

[@halfbee7886]

Good point, and it reminds me of that scene in the first movie where Hiccup was also really close to abandoning his village all because he didn’t want to kill a dragon. He didn’t leave the village eventually because he was found out by Astrid, and he discovered a more pressing matter at that time, which was the threat of the alpha dragon that was controlling all the dragons to attack his village. Hiccup does take after his mother.

[@rainofkhandaq6678]

I hate when people just say "because plot" instead of actually understanding the characters.

[@Cobinja]

If you look close at the last dragon race, you can see Hiccup drops the black sheep into Astrid's score-net. Relationship goals.

[@Zankaroo]

I mean lets face it, if Hiccup and Toothless want to they will win and the others have very little chance of stopping them.

[@Jhawke]

I just noticed this on my last re-watch yesterday. And I've easily watched this movie several dozen times lol A staple of a good movie is one where you notice new things on every rewatch.

[@Cauin450]

The Norse believed that if the fire took on the first arrow it meant that the person being buried had been welcomed into Valhalla as one of the greats.

[@S2Global]

This series is very important for me and my wife. My wife walked down the isle to the wedding song "For the Dancing and the Dreaming". I love the story and the characters.

[@michaelconnor1542]

Most people miss the great live story of Hiccup and Astrid. Their dynamic is crucial to the development of the story. She takes the shit out of him, but sees something no one else does. She supports him and knows how to lovingly get his mind on the track to solve the issues at hand. She is a strong woman and knows her strengths and weaknesses. There are videos by psychologist and marriage councilors about how great their dynamic is.

[@vailingbow1068]

Yeah. And Cinematherapy recently did a thing on their relationship and marked it as 100% great relationship.

[@Zankaroo]

Yeah I was thinking about making a comment mentioning Cinematherapy. They had great points on the scene in the first movie when she is say you lost everything but then turns and then makes him realize part of who he is and ask him what is he gonna do to fix the issue at hand.

[@vailingbow1068]

@@Zankaroo Yeah. Jono and Alan are great.

[@j.w.sraptorsquad982]

indeed, and to my surprise this soon became one of my top favourite things in this franchise (just behind the Dragons themselves of course), and I think the fact that this relationship (as well as Astrid in general) is largely relegated to the side-lines of this movie and barely given any focus might be a contributing factor as to why I generally prefer the other two films over this one

[@josuevargas1952]

Fun fact about Draco and how he got control of an Alpha. It is stated in the series that Draco found the alpha when it still was an egg, he watched it hatch, and raized it with physical punishment for every misbehaviour and a lot of fear, traumatizing it to the point it listenes to him out of fear as an adult even when it outizes him by at least 100 times

[@lisahenry20]

Isn't it similar to how people used to train elephants?

[@josuevargas1952]

@@lisahenry20Yes, that is actually what it's based on im pretty sure

[@youreangy]

@@lisahenry20 and dogs (minus the 100x bigger part)

[@billyp1836]

I love that Hiccup looks exactly like his mom. Except the eyes he has his fathers eyes.

[@korkritdanpradit8280]

If Falcon is a dragon, his name would be Useless.

[@DMFX1]

Found Holden's alt

[@littlesparrow303]

Originally Hiccup’s mom was supposed to be the villain but glad they changed it. Even though it would make sense why she went down that route. This trilogy is so great & how this movie was mature in themes. The tv series is between 1 & 2 and shows the development of Hiccup with his tools & relationship to Astrid & friends.

[@mattcook3048]

I love how the characters were given so much growth and personality in the TV shows (that take place in-between the films) and yet you can just jump into the movies and not feel like you are missing information 👌👌

[@Logan-hw7mn]

“Because the story needs it to be that way”😂😂😂 sometimes that’s just what it is😂😂

[@TwistedReality13]

So the movie can happen.. 😂😂 super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@AutumnWoodham]

@@TwistedReality13 Happening because the story demands it is tight.

[@elizabethjames1768]

I’ve watched this movie probably like a 100 times and yet I still get chills watching it every single time

[@fionarodgers4806]

For Race to the Edge fans, remember in Triple Cross when Viggo said to Hiccup "Hiccup, you have many admirable qualities, but ruthlessness is not one of them. You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed.". Fast forward to movie two, and Hiccup's lack of ruthlessness, - wanting to change Drago's mind when both his mother and father told him it wasn't possible (not to mention that he committed MASS REGICIDE.) - got his father killed. If he had just killed Drago, Stoick would still be alive. Foreshadowing? I think yes.

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

In my opinion, the best animated trilogy (though you could make a case for Toy Story). So full of emotion, and the characters visibly grow and age. The poetic nature of Hiccup losing his leg in the first was also incredible.

[@TheKingofHearts777]

Saw this one for the first time in South Dakota on a family trip. I got goosebumps the first time I saw the opening featuring "Where No One Goes", another John Powell masterpiece. 10/10 all day!

[@fresh-lemonade]

lmao the title card when hiccup jumped had me dying laughing 😂😂😂

[@fallenhero3130]

Not only is this my favorite entry in the trilogy, but I actually think it's one of the best animated films of the 2010's.

[@barbadosx]

The animation of the dragons is just so good - by which I mean, the movements are incredibly believable and smooth, and how the environment interacts with it. The wings beat the way you would expect, they feel like they have actual thrust and weight, etc.

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

As often as I've seen reactions of this trilogy I noticed something similar from the first movie. Hiccup and Toothless have the same injuries and now Drago lost his left arm and the alpha lost it's left tusk. I don't think Toothless initially knew he killed Stoick. It was the first time Hiccup has ever been mad at him and he didn't know how to process that. Best character upgrade ever for Toothless! The blue color addition was outstanding!

[@OliveNLuv]

One thing that always gets to me about the funeral scene, besides the score and the voice work and the animation...Eret, Son Of Eret shot an arrow with the others, respecting a chief that was never his.

[@edenrahav]

When I grew up the franchise grew up as well, 1st movie- 1st grade of elementary school, 2- 5th grade, 3- 1st year of high school, every time a sequel I got hyped and when I hear the iconic theme I get goosebumps, when I saw the 3rd movie in cinemas when I was in high school it was a huge goodbye to another piece of my childhood and I cried a lot during the movie’s screening in the cinema

[@GuardianAngels4Life]

If you think about it stoics death whether intentional or not was teased in the first movie. When hiccup is "killing his first dragon" and everything get caotic. Toothless fights off the other dragon pins down stoic and gets ready to blast him point blank before hiccup tells him to stop. This time it didn't work, really great writing.

[@arc4859]

Erret or Arrat (idk how to spell his name) is played by Kit Harrington, who also played Jon Snow

[@OliveNLuv]

Eret

[@Dermi_Sky]

Eret son of Eret*@@OliveNLuv

[@OliveNLuv]

@@Dermi_Sky That, too!!!

[@darrenl3289]

One of the very rare series managing a trilogy where the quality doesn't drop off. Animation quality, production value, score, voice acting, writing... across the board consistent excellence. And as both of you noticed, they did a great job at not rehashing the first, but making a natural progression of characters in the story.

[@CosmicDevie]

I have watched this movie in like a few years since like prepping to watch as the 3rd film was coming out. rewatching this through you guys made me cry atleast 2 times. GOD I LOVE THIS TRILOGY

[@KingEhrys98]

Two things: Valka's dragonrider getup is badass; Drago's scream in unsettling.

[@seniorordenanza2387]

One thing I also hope you guys notice is how amazing, positive and supportive Hiccup and Astrid’s relationship is, imo it’s the best portrayal of a fictional relationship ever, they are literally goals.

[@dvjolly19]

I love that you are continuing this series so quickly and with so much gusto!

[@d0decadice]

Im now thinking that they should cosplay as Stoick and Valka then their son as Hiccup and their dog as toothless for Halloween 😂

[@vailingbow1068]

Draggo: I saw you burn. Stoic: Takes a lot more than fire to kill me. Me: Yeah, it takes Plasma Too soon?

[@TheRManProds]

BECAUSE THE STORY NEEDS IT TO BE THAT WAY!

[@bidwell13]

11:29 when Holden said It’s the mother it made me think about Brenden Fraser’s “Blast from the Past” movie.

[@krono5el]

2 and 3 ramp up the animation quality so much its incredible to witness, such insane animation : D

[@Saimeren]

9:08 By-gon Jim moment right there.

[@JonathanHoward-v3i]

Been watching your reactions for a few years now, and I think both of your thoughts after this movie have been the best, most in depth, spot on comments you have made on any reaction. Kudos.

[@jalendampier4800]

I think you guys will love how to train your dragon 3 just as much as the first 2

[@ConorWood115]

I'm so glad you are reacting to this. I think it's one of the most solid trilogies around!

[@ncormontagne]

This trilogy has a special place in my heart. I thought the first movie was okay when it came out but never enjoyed it as I should have. But by the time the third movie came out, I had grown and it was when I looked back that I thought I grew with the characters at around the same stages of life.

[@nemanja3678]

So the series are stories in between first and second movie "riders of berk" and race to the edge" rtte is probably one of my most beloved animated series because you get more characters more to their stories, amazing villains (one of them is probably one of the best villains ever written) how hiccup and astrid got engaged, other riders and their partner dragons and the story about the king of dragons so i cannot express how much i recommend rtte

[@nickcollins5191]

Whilst you’re right, a quick correction - series one is riders of berk, whilst season 2 is defenders of berk, then into race to the edge :)

[@kleb01]

This is my personal favorite animated movie to the point I can't explain how but the fact that my emotions are on a rollercoaster every time I watch this again.. Damn. I JUST FREAKIN LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@HenshinHeroesMedia]

Like the growth. While hiccup wasn't a physically active kid, this film shows him using his brain and physical power to outwit others

[@gjhoward]

I don't know why, but the song *"Where No One Goes" by Jónsi* (Hiccup/Toothless' theme) always gives me an overwhelming emotional response. I can't help but cry when I hear it. I genuinely do not know why that is.

[@dvjolly19]

The only (very minor) issue I found with this series is that stoic and hiccup had matching helmets that were made from the moms breast plate and they are huge helmets. I'm not sure she would fit into those helmets...

[@Pascal-the-Rascal]

I have also always wondered about that. Either it's a plot hole, maybe they didn't remember that scene in the first movie when they designed Valka, or maybe Stoick was just pulling Hiccup's leg, well, the left one, not his peg leg.

[@salt6500]

valka did have a design in the 1st movie, she wasnt called valka back then but they were originally going to have her in it. and she was a big woman!

[@Pascal-the-Rascal]

So a plot hole then, they didn't remember, or care, what she originally was going to look like. Oh well, doesn't change the fact that I love this trilogy to bits.

[@StormbornOne]

14:33 not the cutoff 😂

[@sethigr2722]

Love the schits creek reference at 11:22!

[@christianbrandonlewis7958]

The two series on Netflix take place before the How to train your dragon 2

[@nickcollins5191]

It might be different in the states, but the first two series (which were riders of berk and defenders of berk) aren’t available on Netflix (at least in the UK) and have to be viewed on BBC iPlayer

[@mogwiawolf4354]

Grew up watching it and love it and always high volume with it

[@icetray2727]

14:33 why did I laugh so hard at that 🤣

[@vailingbow1068]

The 2nd movie imo is definitely my favorite. I just really LOVED the musical score everywhere, the new looks and everything. It was just great. Hiccups' reintroductions is my favorite part and the song that plays just hits so. Damn. Hard. The feels also in this ones was amazing as well. The whole thing with finding Hiccup's mom then the whole Stoic stuff. It was wonderfully paced. Draggo was also built wonderfully and met expectations too. It also had a good ending to a movie too.

[@TheSuperGamers1]

There is also a small tv series of how to train your dragons. It happens between the first and the second movie and shows more of the different dragons and the relationship between hiccup and his friends and family.

[@thanhhai1312]

This movie was one of the first movies that have the "Endgame" moment (the epic portal scene) and it never failed to make me excited. Everytime I rewatched Hiccup power up scene and the dragons stood with him, literally send chills down my spine.

[@js6729]

There is actually a couple spin-off series that bridge the gap between the 3 movies, the first series is set between the first and second movie and is called "Dragons: Riders of berk" the second series is called "Dragons: Race To The Edge" and it bridges the gap between the 2nd and 3rd movie. All of the episodes of both are just as good as the movies

[@karlbecker8775]

What a great franchise! I'm glad you are enjoying it as much as we are!

[@fionarodgers4806]

Fans: We finally have a trilogy with both parents! Dreamworks: Yeah, about that...

[@movies798]

Two How To Train Your Dragon 2 reaction videos in one day? HELL YEAH!

[@Rhinoxsaurus]

Fun fact that Weapon Drago was using is a real weapon called an elephant rod It's used while training elephants from a young age by stabbing, yelling , and waving in a manner that resembles beating the animal. It was banned in most countries of use such as India for how cruel and inhumane it was. So long story short Drago raised, trained and abused his bewilderbeast with that rod.

[@wickedshadesproductions5254]

Jen, a lot of 2010’s kids are still recovering from Stoick’s death. It was the Bambi’s mom’s death of our generation.

[@Mar_X0]

Hiccup lost his leg when Toothless had to save him at the end of first movie because Toothless had to bite down on his leg to pull him in to catch him.

[@mirandavega_]

This movie in part is fantastic because it gives kids the credit of being able to see and handle loss. It’s not common in kids/animation films and very hard to pull off. Such a great franchise ❤

[@jacovisser9433]

This is the best one of the trilogy. Stoic have such a massive redemption arch since the first movie that he became my favorite character. I can relate with Hiccup because my dad also passed away suddenly in front of me this movie and other movies like coco helped me to grieve for him. Love your reactions

[@anthonyhudak9363]

28:31 To repeat Holden, Jen's gonna love Godzilla

[@neopagn2004]

If I remember right, Dreamworks built an entire new technology for filming the flight scenes starting with this one.

[@alexhidalgo7110]

Awesome sequel love it glad you both love it as well

[@auslandermercury972]

Dude, the first time I saw this in theaters, hearing Drago’s roar/howl was so unsettling 😬 It was great 😅 Love these movies.

[@josjahofmeijer3854]

This series is so great, i cant even rate them. I highly recommend that you watch the series too. After I watched those, I really fell in love with part 2 (which I was scared for before because of the hypnostize part). And now that im older and understand the story of part 2 and the series it has really grown on me and i dont know if 2 or 3 is better... 1 is always my favorite tho!

[@mrfamer3752]

Jen: Falcon is my best friend Holden: 🗿

[@lonahora]

First time I realize Stoick's death is pretty much Piccolo when he saved Gohan from Nappa

[@3r1kofficial]

So, am I the only one that thinks Holden and Jen could totally pull off dressing up as Hiccup's parents?

[@TheRManProds]

LOL AT 14:32!

[@Stellore1]

I still tear up every time I see this one when Hiccup’s father dies.

[@Custodian_of_the_Emperor]

If you're interested in seeing Hiccup's growth between the first and second film, maybe you'd be interested in checking out the shows on your own time? They are canon btw, and not only do they show how Hiccup matures and grows his leadership skills and gains confidence, but also lets you see more of his relationships with his father and Astrid and how they develop. If you want more Dreamworks Dragons content, I definitely recommend.

[@animatorFan74]

Rewatched this one again just now in prep for your video..... this is such a great movie... what a joy to watch! :) Loved this movie... love the bad guy, he was very well done. His voice was Ronan's guard guy from Guardians of the Galaxy, Djimon Honsou.... he's a great voice actor. :) My only nitpick is at the end when Toothless stood up to the Alpha. At that point, the Alpha hadn't lost his ability to mind-control other dragons, so I don't know why he couldn't gain control again? Were Toothless's attacks THAT powerful that the Alpha couldn't regain control again? I felt like he had an opportunity between attacks to try to regain control, but it looked like he didn't even try to regain it at all.... I just don't know why he didn't attempt to try again...? But literally that's my ONLY nitpick.... the rest of the movie was soooo on-point and awesome. Really really great movie :)

[@omrmajeed]

This is a trilogy that keeps getting better with each sequel. In my opinion it is the best animated trilogy.

[@A.Musing.Streamer]

Everytime Toothless fires that shot...I tear up.

[@henrystiles7209]

They really don’t want Hiccup to have both parents at the same time huh 🤣

[@benweaver3267]

This one is my fav of the series!!!

[@ethanwalmsley6638]

This is the movie that taught me to never go toilet in the cinemas as I went the toilet and missed the bewilderbeast death which was definitely confusing

[@KawikaLee408]

holden i was trying to design a shirt with admiral ackbar yelling ''IT'S A FISH'' but i had trouble with it but if you can make one i will definitely buy it lol

[@alexalex-gs9sp]

how to train ur dragon chronicles really ties in the first movie with the second

[@Jo-fk1be]

Square with an edge shirt is amazing

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

I wish you had an “Oh nooo!” counter. Poor Jen.

[@TheRManProds]

JEN IS GONNA LOVE GODZILLA!

[@mattcook3048]

This series was so different from the books that I loved, I was so ready to dislike them but quite honestly I love them just as much as the books and treasure both 👌 (especially as David Tennant who read the audiobooks was given a role in the films and TV shows)

[@omarsoliman2355]

The story has a heart to it. A lot of animation loses it's bearings. They fall flat. This series just has heart to it. Beyond all of the acting, design, filmmaking, (which are great)... the story has heart to it. And Hiccup in the book series is nowhere near as cute & handsome as he is in the movies. He's kind of a wimpy little nerd who never really fits into any of the armor or helmets they try to put on him. He's nearly a different version of the character entirely. But you feel for him,... there is a heart there. Toothless is different too. I think he was meant to be that tiny dragon they give the fish to in the first one. He was a tiny lame little thing. They must have thought it was less believable that he would be that small.

[@Sxnicalproductions]

I’m very happy you two are watching this trilogy because it’s amazing and deserves all recognition it can get and I loved this video it’s always fun see your reactions and hear your thoughts about these movies. personally this is my favorite out of the three it just looks great has a lot interesting and unique traits about it like having the balls to kill of hiccups dad in the second movie and showing hiccups mom is still alive which was a bit expected but still cool plus the great villain who was menacing and kind of mimicked hiccup in a way both have missing limbs because of dragons and can control dragons in one way or another And one more thing I have a show suggestion I loved watching your transformers reactions and there’s a show called transformers prime that is considered to be the one the best if not the best transformers shows in the fandom it has a great story with a good blend of serious and humor well written characters and is known as the dark transformers show it has three seasons and a movie and personally is a must watch I hope you check it out and can’t wait for your next reaction video.

[@alexput]

If you want more dragon films to watch, I will highly recommend "Reign of Fire" It's a film from 2002 about a post-apocalyptic world where dragons were discovered and wiped out a large portion of humanity. It has big names such as Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale and the main reason I'm recommending this is because of the special effects and cinematography of the dragons in this film. Not only are the dragons shot in a way that they feel massive and terrifying, but the CGI was revolutionary for its time with about 80% of the cgi still holding up to today's standards. Hope you guys give it a watch one day and keep on grinding!

[@kleb01]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET THIS BE THE COMMENT OF THE DAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheeKingGRIMM]

When is the reaction to the 3rd movie coming out? I'm waiting to watch them all at the same time haha

[@markmckeever3237]

This sequel is the last 3D movie I saw in the theater and ultimately the best 3D I've ever seen. This 50+ "adult" feels like a kid when watching this trilogy. Looking forward to your reactions to the conclusion.

[@precarious_platypus7346]

Complete random comment, but the Stir Fry noodles on Jens' side are amazing. It's the Cup Noodles brand, but the stir fry ones are just so good. My favorite is the Korean Barbecue, but I wonder which in is the one Jen has?

[@MUGGINS761]

In my opinion this one is the best one of the trilogy

[@spunkymaniac9312]

Yeah there's the tv series to tell what happened in the five years in the middle between the first and second movie

[@A_foranonymous]

When is the 3rd reaction coming

[@kanielabarcai6182]

Eret is played by kit harington who also played jon snow

[@sirkat344]

Believe it or not, just as the characters age in each film, so the animation gets better. Just the best 3 films of the 2000s to me.

[@nickcollins5191]

You should really watch the TV show (I’d love to see you do reactions on the channel). It connects the first and second film in a really cool way & expands the lore in a really cool way

[@jxy8938]

My favourite part of this franchise is the tv series. I dont expect you guys to watch it because its a big commitment for a series which wont do well on youtube and there are a few filler eps. But i appreciate how they explore the side characters, like hiccups friends and stoick and gobber. And i especially love the different dragon types we see and the villains. For those that watched race to the edge, viggo the best animated villain???