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42 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeHere, the visuals outdo anything we’ve seen before, to such a degree that we might almost overlook the subtler innovations in the character animation: the nuances of expression on both the human and reptilian faces, and the wonderful nonverbal tactics these artists use to convey emotional intricacies neither Hiccup nor Toothless have had to communicate before, all of which pays off in an unforgettable final scene.
- 90IGNIGNHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a fantastic, visually stunning and poignant way to end this beloved trilogy.
- 80TheWrapRobert AbeleTheWrapRobert AbeleAs DeBlois engineers this tale towards an expectedly exciting and poignant conclusion, one realizes how well that cleverly misdirecting title How to Train Your Dragon has morphed from literal to figurative, from being about command and obeisance to handling the turmoil within.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenPulling off a rare three-peat, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a tender, spirited coming-of-age CG-animated feature that proves every bit as emotionally resonant and artistically rendered as its 2010 and 2014 predecessors, if not even more so.
- 80Screen DailySarah WardScreen DailySarah WardThe film’s coming-of-age story might remain familiar, its emotional arc may be broad, and its messages about self-belief and taking chances fall into the tried-and-tested camp, but DeBlois still builds an engaging, sincere and tender world brimming with depth and detail.
- 80Total FilmNeil SmithTotal FilmNeil SmithOne of the decade’s most accomplished fantasy sagas signs off with a finale that’s exciting, moving and fabulous to look at.
- 75IndieWireMichael NordineIndieWireMichael NordineThe animation itself is striking — an early sequence in which the sky is filled with dragons is an early sign of the visual treats to come — and ends up being the film’s highlight.
- 60EmpireEmpireDreamWorks Animation’s most heartfelt series bows out with a beautifully designed finale, but the long-awaited emotional goodbyes for its beloved central duo don’t quite soar.
- 40The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawAll the fire and lifeblood of this idea has been sucked out and we are left with something bland.