The initial installment was enjoyable, and its sequel isn’t significantly worse. What makes this series notable is its intricate storyline, which explores numerous themes beyond those commonly found in animated films. It's true that these subjects have appeared in earlier movies—such as the two central characters with disabilities (like in *Finding Nemo*), a more substantial presence of female characters (though s…

I mentioned a while back, during my review of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2', that the title was awkward for a sequel. Even Neil Patrick Harris pointed this out at the Oscars in 2015. However, online, even small alterations to a title can cause chaos. The computer and internet don't display things sequentially, so changes can get lost among many other titles if they modify the first word of a sequel’s name. Th…

Those who enjoyed the initial How to Train Your Dragon are certain to find this installment equally delightful. It’s a film that will undoubtedly inspire lots of .gif creation among Tumblr users. Even for those unfamiliar with the earlier movie, enjoyment is still likely, or at minimum, appreciation. Fundamentally, it's a very good movie. It contains everything a young viewer could ask for (and I can attest to thi…