‘How to Train Your Dragon 2' Review: Something Gets Lost in the Leap from Romp to Epic

Let us laud and lament the once mighty dragon, the king of the sky, and a worthy foe of men. His coat was tougher than steel, his wings wider than hills, and his eyes brighter than all the stars. To slay him was a lifelong laurel, but to be slayed by him was no disgrace.
In “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” these fire-breathing majesties devolve into flying puppies. Sure, they're still covered in bumps and scales, but they're always ready with a wet tongue and a throaty growl of approval.